In the diverse landscape of New York City, individuals often face pressures related to fitting in, balancing personal and academic life, and navigating their identities amidst cultural complexities. This environment can hinder the development of self-awareness, impacting personal growth and community engagement. How can I better understand my identity, my values, and my emotions so I can grow into the best version of myself and contribute to a stronger school community?
Challenge Question
How can I better understand my identity, my values, and my emotions so I can grow into the best version of myself and contribute to a stronger school community?
Standards
[National Council for the Social Studies] D4.7.6-8 - Assess their individual and collective capacities to take action to address local, regional, and global problems, taking into account a range of possible levers of power, strategies, and potential outcomes.
[National Council for the Social Studies] D4.7.9-12 - Assess options for individual and collective action to address local, regional, and global problems by engaging in self-reflection, strategy identification, and complex causal reasoning.
[National Council for the Social Studies] D4.3.9-12 - Present adaptations of arguments and explanations that feature evocative ideas and perspectives on issues and topics to reach a range of audiences and venues outside the classroom using print and oral technologies (e.g., posters, essays, letters, debates, speeches, reports, and maps) and digital technologies (e.g., Internet, social media, and digital documentary).
Competencies
Self-Advocacy - Identifying allies (LL.SD.3.a)
Governments - Public policy (FK.SS.1.c)
Politics - Influencing government (FK.SS.2.a)
Phase Outcomes
Phase
Learning Outcome
Discover
I can identify the challenge and explore its root causes through hands-on activities that spark curiosity and conviction about the problem.
Examine
I can research the causes and effects of the challenge by engaging in tasks that connect to specific learning outcomes, such as analyzing data, conducting interviews, and exploring case studies.
Engineer
I can develop a solution that addresses the problem and impacts those affected by designing and building a prototype or model based on my research and ideas.
Do
I can implement my solution by testing it in real-world scenarios, collecting data on its effectiveness, and making adjustments as necessary.
Share
I can share my solution and learning journey with an authentic audience through interactive presentations that highlight my personal growth and insights gained during the project.
