ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
1
AssignmentClassLearning ObjectivePossible CompetencyPossible Skills
2
3
National History DayUS HistoryTo develop critical thinking and research skills by conducting original research on a topic of your interest, but connected to the NHD theme. Critical Thinking or Social AwarenessResearch, Annotations, Presentation
4
Critical Thinking PaperInterdisciplinaryTo argue a perspective on an important topic . To research, organize, and support an argument in a college level paper.Critical Thinking or Social AwarenessResearch, Annotations, Ethical Awareness,
5
1920s InterdisciplinaryInterdisciplinaryTo explore different elements of the 1920s by creating a series of presentations about the intricacies and nuances of the 1920s.Media and Communication, Social Awarness, Critical ThinkingPublic Speaking, Research, Historical Intepretation
6
Cinematic AnalysisInterdisciplinaryTo analyze film from from a narrative lens, a historic perspective and a cinematagraphy perspective in order to better understand the role film plays in shaping American culture and vice versa.Social Awarneess, Media and Communication, Critical ThinkingMedia Literacy, Research Skills, Historigraphic interpretation
7
Cedar TavernsUS HistoryTo analyze the impact of the Beatnik movement and other social critics of the 1950s in challenging the dominant narrative of American culture and history.Social AwarenessPublic Speaking, Research
8
Hide PaintingUS HistoryTo explore the experience of American Plains Indians in the latter part of the 19th century by learning about a traditional art form and using it to see history from the lens of American Plains Indians.Social AwarenessPainting, Artistic Depiction
9
Chicano History US HistoryTo explore Chicano American history by depicting critical moments in Chicano American history by painting a muralSocial Awareness, Media and CommunicationPainting, Histortical Intepretation, Artistic Depiction
10
Dada ProjectIntro to DramaTo learn about the Dada Arts Movement and create and perform a contemporary Dada style/multimedia piece that critiques an aspect of contemporary society. Social Awareness, Media and CommunicationPerformance, Artistic Depiction,
11
Mentor/Sage Monologue
Intro to Drama/Oral Interpretation
To write and perform a monologue based on an interview with a mentor/elder over the age of 50Social Awareness, Meda and CommunicationInterview, Public Speaking, Performance
12
Inspirations ProjectOral InterpretationTo create and perform a 10 minute play about a social issue for your class and the wider community.Social Awareness, Media and CommunicationResearch, Interview, playwriting, public speaking, Performance
13
Interdisciplinary ProjectsIntro to DramaTo research and perform songs, scenes and dances from the specific time period (Gilded Age, 1920's 40's, 60's-80's, etc)Social Awareness, Media and CommmunicationPerformance, Public Speaking
14
Modern Scene Performance Intro to DramaTo read and analyze a modern play of your choosing and perform a scene using effective performance techniques learned in classSocial Awareness and Media and CommunicationPerformance
15
Photo Journalism ProjectPhotography
Integrate and evaluate content on relevant contemporary issue using strategic images to tell a story that is both informative and engaging for an audience. Make strategic use of digital media and visual displays of data to express information and enhance understanding of the world around us. Present information, findings, and supporting evidence such that viewers can follow the line of reasoning. Assessment of news values is critical.
Media and Communications, Social Awareness, or Critical Thinking
Research, Social and Ethical Awareness, Media Literacy, Writing, Critical Thinking, Creativity
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89
90
91
92
93
94
95
96
97
98
99
100