THEMES+WORKING

NO Sub themes... EQ will drive course. Student will be asked to look for thematic connections

Theme ideas: World I: Geography / Environment Power Survival

Persuasion

World II: Conflict Justice Ethics / Morality

Technology

So instead of "Themes' I'd like us to look at IMPORTANT CONCEPTS. Here's a leading question:

World Studies is important for freshmen. Not only to prepare them for college, but even more importantly it is important to them in their lives today.
 * What is important about World Studies that freshmen need to know? (besides "the teacher said so" or "I want a good grade" why would students be motivated to work in this class?) **


 * Here are some ideas: **
 * One person can make a difference **
 * Environment plays a huge role in civilizations **
 * The desire for power can hurt or help a civilization **
 * People are constantly fighting for freedom **
 * Persuasion can be a powerful tool **
 * Literature connects to history and parallels the beliefs of society **

Current Themes:

World Studies I: People, Places, and Nature (PPN) Journeys and the Search for Understanding (JSU) Values & Beliefs (V&B)

World Studies II: Family, Love, and Relationships (FLR) Diversity, Conflict, and Justice (DCJ)

NEW THEME IDEAS: