Humanities/Meeting Modern problems
Course Overview
Today's world is a complicated place to grow up in and it seems that there are new challenges facing us every day. Creativity can be the foundation for helping us find ways to respond to these challenges. In the first semester of this class, we will be focusing on creativity by examining the visual, performing and literary arts. The second semester will shift the focus a bit to explore creative solutions to these challenges.
Syllabus:
Since this class is largely experiential and discussion based, consistent attendance is vital. Constructive participation in class means that you are on time and ready to actively contribute to the class room activities. Active participation DOES NOT include playing games on your iPad or texting on your phone.
Class participation counts as 30% of your grade.
Projects count as 30% of your rade.
Journaling counts as 15% of your grade.
The Final Project counts as 25% of your grade.
Class Calendar
Required Class Materials:
An open and inquisitive mind.
Respect for other's opinions and points of view.
Active listening skills.
Google Classroom
Westlake High School utilizes the Google Classroom platform to share classroom resources, many assignments, and assessment preparation materials to students. WHS students will receive a classroom code to access these materials, submit assignments, and track any missing work.
Additional Resources
If you have information you would like made available to the public (i.e. a slidedeck presentation), post it here. Please be sure anything you post publicly is not in violation of copyright laws--worksheets from publishers, images on slides protected by copyright and/or not cited.
Social Media Links: If you post class assignments, questions, photos or other information on social media, make note of it here and be sure to link to the account(s).