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Think Global, Act Local
Think Global, Act Local
The Junior High Capstone is an assessment of grades 7-9 ISTE and ELA standards and skills. This project aims to help students understand their role in the world, why they should care, and how they can make a difference. Centered around exploring global issues, the Capstone encourages students to identify ways to make meaningful, localized contributions for positive change.
The Junior High Capstone is an assessment of grades 7-9 ISTE and ELA standards and skills. This project aims to help students understand their role in the world, why they should care, and how they can make a difference. Centered around exploring global issues, the Capstone encourages students to identify ways to make meaningful, localized contributions for positive change.
"And that is how change happens. One gesture. One person. One moment at a time."
~Libba Bray, author
Overview of Timeline:
Kickoff: January 27-31, 2025
Tasks 1-3: February 3-March 4, 2025 (recess is Feb. 17-21) (the grades for Tasks 1-3 is recorded in SchoolTool for Q3)
Task 4: March 10-March 14, 2025 (the grade for Task 4 is recorded in SchoolTool for Q3)
Task 5: March 19-March 21, 2025 (the grade for Task 5 is recorded in SchoolTool for Q4)
Task 6: March 24-April 1 (the grade for Task 6 is recorded in SchoolTool for Q4)
Investigation Questions:
Tasks one through three allow for a deep dive into one global issue of personal interest and its local connections. These tasks require both work in and out of class.
Tasks one through three allow for a deep dive into one global issue of personal interest and its local connections. These tasks require both work in and out of class.
Task four requires students to develop a well-written research-based paper that discusses the global issue in- depth and explains why people should care. This task will require some writing both in and out of class.
Task four requires students to develop a well-written research-based paper that discusses the global issue in- depth and explains why people should care. This task will require some writing both in and out of class.
Task five focuses on finding local groups who make a difference with a global issue. This task can be completed in class.
Task five focuses on finding local groups who make a difference with a global issue. This task can be completed in class.
Task six requires students to craft a motivational video that rallies support toward a local group selected in task five. This task may require work outside of class.
Task six requires students to craft a motivational video that rallies support toward a local group selected in task five. This task may require work outside of class.
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