Description This course offers a comprehensive exploration of American foreign policy, delving into the motivations, interests, and justifications behind its actions on the global stage. Through detailed analysis, we will examine specific regions including Hawai’i, Cuba, the Philippines, Nicaragua, and various Latin American countries. Special attention will be given to America's historical participation in conflicts and wars within these regions, encompassing pivotal events such as the … [Read more...] about Conflict and Conquest: A Historical Perspective on America’s Global Engagements
Grade 10
Social Protest and Civil Liberties: Examining United States History Through Rights Movements
Description This course provides an in-depth exploration of how various groups within our nation have historically advocated for and either achieved or been denied access to civil, political, and legal rights. Beginning with the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s, the course traverses into an analysis of multiple social protest movements. Through this examination, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the diverse methodologies, approaches, and overall effectiveness employed by … [Read more...] about Social Protest and Civil Liberties: Examining United States History Through Rights Movements
Voting Rights: A Step by Step Project-Based Learning Experience to Improve Participation in Local Elections
Description Students will focus on hands-on approaches using political science principles to improve voting in their local communities, including working directly with local officials. Students will investigate the evolution of elections in our representative democracy and the current reality. Students will also learn how various entities such as the media and money influence our election processes and results. Finally, students will research topics that present factors affecting participation … [Read more...] about Voting Rights: A Step by Step Project-Based Learning Experience to Improve Participation in Local Elections
Wellness Is Your Right: Intersectional Health And Equity For The 21st Century
Description Only 8% of Boston Public Schools High School students receive the minimum Health Ed requirements. As a result, students lack an in-depth understanding of important topics such as mental & emotional health, STDs, substance abuse, teen pregnancy, food deserts, racism, systemic trauma, and more. In this course, we will explore what living a healthy life means to students and families in our communities. We will create definitions for what wellness means to us. Through that lens, we … [Read more...] about Wellness Is Your Right: Intersectional Health And Equity For The 21st Century
Bridging Worlds, What Makes Me, “Me”?
Description In 'Bridging Worlds: What Makes Me, “Me”,' ESL students will embark on a transformative journey of self-expression and cultural exploration. This course will guide them through crafting a mini-autobiography, employing literary devices and creative writing techniques to eloquently narrate their stories of who they are becoming. As they navigate the landscape of life in the United States, they will balance the preservation of their customs and traditions from their homelands while … [Read more...] about Bridging Worlds, What Makes Me, “Me”?
Artistic Perspectives: Exploring Geometry in Art
Description In this course, students will explore the artistry of real spaces and objects through the lens of geometric principles developed during the Renaissance. They will learn about the mathematical concepts that revolutionized art during this era while simultaneously learning about perspective. From mastering the techniques of one and two-point perspective to honing observational skills, students will discover how math and art converge seamlessly on the canvas. State … [Read more...] about Artistic Perspectives: Exploring Geometry in Art