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All grades  Project 4 weeks

"Gatsby's Glitz and Glam Adventure"

Meghan C
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.9-10.7
D2.His.7.9-12
Self Directed Learning
Academic Mindset
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The Challenge

Food deserts in Atlanta reflect broader societal inequalities, where limited access to fresh and affordable groceries impacts community health and well-being. This issue is compounded by inadequate transportation options and the need for sustainable solutions like community gardens and farmer's markets. How can we create a storytelling campaign that highlights the experiences of those affected by food deserts in Atlanta, encouraging local businesses and policymakers to take action?
Challenge Question
How can we create a storytelling campaign that highlights the experiences of those affected by food deserts in Atlanta, encouraging local businesses and policymakers to take action?
Standards
  • [Common Core] CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.11-12.9 - Demonstrate knowledge of eighteenth-, nineteenth- and early-twentieth-century foundational works of American literature, including how two or more texts from the same period treat similar themes or topics.
  • [Common Core] CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.9-10.7 - Analyze the representation of a subject or a key scene in two different artistic mediums, including what is emphasized or absent in each treatment (e.g., Auden's "Musée des Beaux Arts" and Breughel's Landscape with the Fall of Icarus).
  • [National Council for the Social Studies] D2.His.7.9-12 - Explain how the perspectives of people in the present shape interpretations of the past.
Competencies
  • Self Directed Learning - Students use teacher and peer feedback and self-reflection to monitor and direct their own learning while building self knowledge both in and out of the classroom.
  • Academic Mindset - Students establish a sense of place, identity, and belonging to increase self-efficacy while engaging in critical reflection and action.
  • Critical Thinking & Problem Solving - Students consider a variety of innovative approaches to address and understand complex questions that are authentic and important to their communities.

Phase Outcomes

Phase Learning Outcome
Discover
I can explore and identify the challenges and root causes of food deserts in Atlanta through engaging activities that spark curiosity and conviction about the issue.
Examine
I can research the causes and effects of food deserts by analyzing data, conducting interviews, and exploring case studies to understand the broader impact on communities.
Engineer
I can develop a creative storytelling campaign that highlights the experiences of those affected by food deserts, aiming to inspire change and raise awareness.
Do
I can implement my storytelling campaign, gather feedback from the community, and assess its effectiveness in raising awareness and prompting action.
Share
I can share my storytelling campaign and personal growth journey with an authentic audience, engaging them in meaningful discussions about food deserts and potential solutions.
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