DescriptionThis course is an engaging and inspiring course designed for Grades 6-7 Multilingual Learners (MLs) at proficiency levels 2 and above. In this course, students will explore the incredible stories of diverse women from around the world who have made a lasting impact on society. Through close reading, students will examine historical texts, focusing on key women trailblazers and their contributions to various fields. Using the RACE strategy (Restate, Answer, Cite evidence, Explain), … [Read more...] about HerStory: Celebrating The Trailblazers Who Shaped History
Grade 7
Fantasy Worlds in Words: Crafting Original Narratives
Description Discover the joy of storytelling as we blend fantasy and systemic functional linguistics. Using Dr. Maria Brisk's approach, students will create original narratives guided by the mentor text, "Girl of Fire and Thorns." In this course, students explore functional language that aligns with Common Core reading standards to strengthen narrative construction. The course culminates with the collaborative construction of an original fantasy narrative. This course is inclusive, offering … [Read more...] about Fantasy Worlds in Words: Crafting Original Narratives
Media Influence: Crafting Your Voice in a Digital World
Description In this dynamic, project-based ESL Level 3-4 course, students will dive into the world of media to explore how advertisements, social media, and public service announcements shape our beliefs, identities, and communities. By analyzing real-world media, students will uncover how persuasive techniques such as ethos, pathos, and logos are used to influence audiences—equipping them to navigate and critique the messages they encounter every day. This course is culturally responsive, … [Read more...] about Media Influence: Crafting Your Voice in a Digital World
Science Ambassadors: Outreach Activities that Empower Youth to be Scientists
Description High school Science Ambassador students research common everyday products and their potential hazards, then choose a product they’d like to try making a safer version of using green chemistry principles. Students spend weeks in the lab to pilot different procedures and incorporate green chemistry principles to optimize their safer alternatives. Then, Science Ambassador students visit K-8 classrooms and inspire the younger children to become scientists while doing hands-on … [Read more...] about Science Ambassadors: Outreach Activities that Empower Youth to be Scientists
The Fictional Mind: Exploring diverse fictional perspectives in literature
Description English classes are more than just reading to write about what you read. In this course, students will analyze short stories, poetry and plays in order to understand the intersectionality of diverse perspectives. While the majority of the texts in this course are fiction, the skills learned are transferrable to all genres. This course has required readings and also gives students opportunities to choose their own texts in order to build student autonomy and help students to better … [Read more...] about The Fictional Mind: Exploring diverse fictional perspectives in literature
Building & Strengthening Relationships through Games!
Description During this class students will investigate various methods of self-reflection, goal setting, and ways of communicating their needs, ideas, and desired outcomes. They will discover a sense of self-worth through deeper conversations and reflection while participating in a shared experience of play and adventure. As students participate in several team-building activities they will develop closeness, trust, cooperation, and team spirit! Skills-learned About Hale … [Read more...] about Building & Strengthening Relationships through Games!