7th Grade

Essential Question:

How do we build and maintain community in a technologically disconnected world?

Enduring Understandings:

• Our lifestyle choices affect our brain development

• A growth mindset enhances achievement

• Information literacy is essential in a VUCA world

• Communication is a key to sustaining healthy communities

Content Outline:

Brain Development

Growth Mindset

The World is VUCA

Information Access

Zines vs. Digital Media

Problem Solving

Thriving in a VUCA World

AASL Standards:

I. INQUIRE

Build new knowledge by inquiring, thinking critically, identifying problems, and developing strategies for solving problems.

II. INCLUDE

Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to inclusiveness and respect for diversity in the learning community.

III. COLLABORATE

Work effectively with others to broaden perspectives and work toward common goals.

IV. CURATE

Make meaning for oneself and others by collecting, organizing, and sharing resources of personal relevance.

V. EXPLORE

Discover and innovate in a growth mindset developed through experience and reflection.

VI. ENGAGE

Demonstrate safe, legal, and ethical creating and sharing of knowledge products independently while engaging in a community of practice and an interconnected world.