Description In this course, students will explore the concepts of media literacy and digital citizenship. They will learn how to use technology safely and responsibly, engage with their communities through digital tools, and effectively access, analyze, evaluate, and create media content. The course will also cover how to recognize bias in information and include a study of the history and principles of freedom of the press and free speech. By the end of the course, students will be able to … [Read more...] about Developing Our Civic Selves: Strengthening Our Democracy through Media Literacy and Digital Citizenship
Spring Session 2 (4/28/25 to 6/6/25)
Math Literacy for Critical Thinkers
Description Math literacy isn't just about numbers; it's a gateway to empowerment. In this course, students will harness the power of mathematical communication to foster critical thinking. Prepare to challenge your perceptions and elevate your mathematical knowledge. Together, we'll explore fundamental math concepts, but this course is more than equations; it's a platform for peer-driven learning. Drawing inspiration from the grassroots civil rights movement, we'll create a tight-knit … [Read more...] about Math Literacy for Critical Thinkers
Novel Engineering for Inventive Minds: Fictional Worlds, Real Solutions
Description In this course, students learn the engineering design process through Novel Engineering, a literacy-based approach to teaching engineering skills developed by Tufts Center for Engineering Education Outreach. Students will be presented with a fictional story as the basis for an engineering design challenge. They will need to identify a problem from the story and design a realistic solution that can be solved using the steps of the Engineering Design Process. The course will culminate … [Read more...] about Novel Engineering for Inventive Minds: Fictional Worlds, Real Solutions
Changemakers: Empowering Student Environmentalists Through Traditional Ecological Knowledge
Description Are your students prepared to make a world of difference? In this class, students will build skills using National Geographic’s Explorer Mindset Framework coupled with Traditional Ecological Knowledge. After surveying local ecosystems and environmental challenges, students will engage in exercises that help to identify their unique skills and interests while exploring biodiversity through Indigenous lenses. Ultimately, teams of talent will work together to write Earth Action … [Read more...] about Changemakers: Empowering Student Environmentalists Through Traditional Ecological Knowledge