What forces societal changes? How do we know these changes are just?

Science

Driving can be a dangerous activity. Distractions, such as cell phones; road hazards, such as rain; and dangerous behaviors, such as speeding can all increase the risk of an accident. In this project, students explore the physics of driving to make sense of those dangers. They conduct experiments to make models that will predict the likelihood of an accident in different driving scenarios. Then, students propose new traffic laws that are based on their risk evaluations so that the riskier behaviors have larger penalties. The final product is a presentation of their individual risk evaluations and law proposals.

Student 1

Proposal

Increase fines for texting and driving to be greater than reckless driving.

Student 2

Proposal

"The current Idaho laws don’t need to be changed because whether the roads are wet or dry, being unsafe and not cautious while driving is reckless driving and should be treated as so."

Student 3

Proposal

"I believe that texting and driving should get a much higher consequence than 85 dollars it should at least be 100 dollars".

Student 4

Proposal

"I propose that Idaho has a higher penalty for texting while driving, due to how dangerous it can be. Higher fees should be an addition to this- It should also become a ‘moving violation’."

Student 5

Proposal

"The different fines should stay the way they are at this time. The amount for if they are coupled should be increased."

English

Students are introduced to the topic of societal change through the reading of The Autobiography of Malcolm X

Students debate whether they believe the statue of Malcolm X should be taken down (or not).

Students choose a controversial figure and argue why their statue should or should not be taken down.

STUDENT EXAMPLES: ESSAYS

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History

in History, we looked over the Constitution and studied if it was truly Just for its time. Students researched and created presentations geared towards new amendments they would add to the Constitution.

Balanced Budget Amendment

Protecting American Monuments Amendment

Math

Students examined a system of equations (1 linear and 1 quadratic equation) that modeled a laser and a projectile and determined when they would collide or intersect.

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