Students will explore identity; beliefs and values; personal, physical, mental, social and spiritual health; human relationships including families, friends, communities and cultures; what it means to be human.
o Two sides of social networking; an awareness campaign about digital citizenship and cyber bullying
o How online identities impact offline relationships; a research essay
o Keeping culinary traditions; a video series following family recipes with historical relevance
o The effect of mass media on teenage identity; a short film
Students will explore personal histories; homes and journeys; turning points in humankind; discoveries; explorations and migrations of humankind; the relationships between and the interconnectedness of individuals and civilizations from personal, local and global perspectives.
o The Euclidean space perspective of the universe; a 3D model
o Explorers in search of a new world; immigration over the ages through visual texts
o The Mayflower and the dream of religious freedom; a personal family history
o Charting a family history through archives and a representational statue
Students will explore the ways in which we discover and express ideas, feelings, nature, culture, beliefs and values; the ways in which we reflect on, extend and enjoy our creativity; our appreciation of the aesthetic.
o Video games as a form of cultural expression; a short film using five video games that shows how they are an expression of our culture
o The art of Manga in Japanese culture; a Japanese anime and a survey of the understanding of my peers
o Culture and self-expression through dance at the local community arts centre; a performance
Students will explore the natural world and its laws; the interaction between people and the natural world; how humans use their understanding of scientific principles; the impact of scientific and technological advances on communities and environments; the impact of environments on human activity; how humans adapt environments to their needs.
o Nano fibres build stronger bikes; a prototype bike with nano fibres
o What’s the matter with the anti-matter?; an informational talk
o Why are genetics and genomics important to my health?; a media presentation
o Can stem cells replace organ transplants?; an investigative report
Students will explore the interconnectedness of human-made systems and communities; the relationship between local and global processes; how local experiences mediate the global; the opportunities and tensions provided by world interconnectedness; the impact of decision making on humankind and the environment.
o The struggle for water in developing countries; an awareness campaign
o The impact of the financial crises of Europe and the European Economic Community on the United States; a visual presentation
o Education as the tool to change the future of Peru; a workshop for adults
o The role of the developing countries in protecting the tropical rain forest; a collection of slides
Students will explore rights and responsibilities; the relationship between communities; sharing finite resources with other people and with other living things; access to equal opportunities; peace and conflict resolution.
o Supporting fair trade: Cocoa trade in Ghana; an awareness campaign for our school restaurant/cafeteria to promote fair trade
o Open-market economies and their role in fair trade; a talk for students
o Exploring the intersections of race and inequality; a radio broadcast
o Asylum seekers and their right to live like us; a painting