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
History
Conflict and Conquest: A Historical Perspective on America’s Global Engagements
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
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
Earthkeepers: Traditional Ecological Knowledge as a Lens for Place-Based Learning
Description Using a new vision for place-based learning, students in this course will be exploring their outdoor environments while developing a new understanding of natural spaces. Drawing from techniques for mindful exploration and scientific observation, students will reacquaint themselves with the natural world while learning about indigenous worldviews, native species, and restorative practices that prepare the next generation of environmental changemakers. State … [Read more...] about Earthkeepers: Traditional Ecological Knowledge as a Lens for Place-Based Learning
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