In this project, students learned about space, the objects in space, and how astronomers have developed an understanding of various phenomena without actually going to distant regions of space and conducting experiments. Then they start with an exploration of the properties of light and how we can use light to learn about the atmospheres of other planets. Then, students selected an individual topic that they wanted to learn more about. Students conducted online research, write an annotated bibliography, and create an infographic that explains the scientific theory regarding an astronomical phenomenon.
Due to a need to meet ELA standards, quarters 3 and 4 do not align with the secondary essential question.
ELA Essential question: Is the American Dream still relevant or attainable today? If so, for whom and how does it affect different groups of people?
Students will be introduced to the topic of the "American Dream" through F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic novel The Great Gatsby.
Students will discuss the Themes of Gatsby and connect the text to the Essential Question on the American Dream.
Students will write a timed essay making an argument on the American Dream using evidence from The Great Gatsby.
Students will present their thoughts and opinions on the American Dream as a point of comparison to the perspectives of the various texts they have read and discussed.
10th/11Th Grade U.S. History looked at the history of Immigration, the factors that have shaped it over time and the Immigration system overtime. Students worked to type out a response to the compelling question, Is Anything New About Today's Immigration Policy Debate? Click on the hyperlink below to see our students arguments!