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
History
Intertwined Identities: Understanding American Democracy Through A Variety of Perspectives
Description In this course, students will explore American history through a range of primary documents that reveal how individuals perceive their own and others' identities as Americans. Our study will center on two essential questions: 1. What do we mean when we say “we”? 2. What is American democracy, and what should it be? We will investigate the concept of democracy in America from various perspectives and historical moments. The course begins by addressing the question of identity: … [Read more...] about Intertwined Identities: Understanding American Democracy Through A Variety of Perspectives
Duty or Duty Free
Description In this course, we will analyze ways that people living in the United States can engage in their communities in order to make their specific communities better. Additionally, we will analyze the difference between duties and responsibilities and look closely on how both duties and responsibilities have an impact on a local and federal level. Through civic engagement and responsibility, we are able to work collectively to ensure that the people hold power and that they know they can … [Read more...] about Duty or Duty Free
Civic Engagement in Our Democracy
Description How can we, as educators, engage students in deeper civic learning to become authentic, informed, and skilled changemakers? Civic Engagement in Our Democracy is a high school course that seeks to help students identify what they value, deepen what they understand, and develop what they can do to be self-caring, reciprocal, and self-confident changemakers. This course provides students and teachers with the tools they need to experience deeper civic learning to support students’ … [Read more...] about Civic Engagement in Our Democracy
Developing Our Civic Selves: Strengthening Our Democracy through Media Literacy and Digital Citizenship
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
Podcast Pioneers: Crafting Your Voice in the Digital Age
Description Introduction to Podcasting is a dynamic and interactive course designed for 9th-grade students to explore the art and science of podcasting. This course provides students with the opportunity to develop their communication, research, and technical skills through the creation and production of original podcasts. Students will learn the fundamentals of podcasting, including topic selection, scriptwriting, interviewing techniques, audio recording, editing, and distribution. By the end … [Read more...] about Podcast Pioneers: Crafting Your Voice in the Digital Age