What's in A Neighborhood?.

Problem Frame: Neighborhoods are one of the building blocks of American society. Where we live impacts nearly every aspect of our lives. Why do people live where they do and what are the effects of these decisions? Who are the different stakeholders or voices in my community on a local, state, and national level? How can I get involved to impact my community?

Culminating Task: Students will network to build an expertise of existing organizations and initiatives aimed at improving communities. Students will use their expertise to educate the rest of the school on resources and initiatives available to build support within their communities.

Essential Questions:

• In English, you will explore the story of your neighborhood, creating a representation of the existing stories in your neighborhood through writing, photography, and interviews.
• In Biology: How can you, as a stakeholder, empower citizens in the neighborhood through scientific questioning, analyzing data, and considering cell structure and function in larger biological contexts?
• In History, you will explore how government and business decisions have played a role in shaping your neighborhood in addition to determining how you can participate within those institutions to create change.
• In Health, you will explore how the community in which you live can impact your overall health. From what you learn you will go forth and advocate for healthier community options.

Student Voice and Choice: In their culminating performance students will be communicating with the aspect of their neighborhood that they are most interested in impacting, whether it is from a political, artistic, scientific or health-related standpoint.