Monday, April 27, 2015

This Week's Goal:
  • Finalize your Take Action project proposal and take action!
Why?


  • So that you can develop the strategic planning and leadership skills necessary to make impactful change both now and in the future!
Why?
  • Because, those who feel they have ownership over their lives, do work that they are passionate about, and can create their own reality, report being happier and feeling more successful in life. 
Work Time 
1. By the end of class on Monday, get a draft of your Take Action proposal done that answers all components (#s 1-5 ) on Rachel's workshop document: RACHEL'S WORKSHOP WORKSHEET


Wednesday, we will have a "project tune" to refine your ideas for your Take Action project.  Final Proposal due Friday!

3. Begin working on the "how" (your approach and strategies)

4. Bring your project to life! Take Action! Don't forget to document it! (see Step 3 on pages 3-4 of Take Action Guidelines doc)

5. Honors: Read Their Eyes Were Watching God  and work on seminar prep

6. Native American Studies Poster Project



  • I will continue to have personal conferences with everyone.
  • Poster is now optional.  They will be displayed on the walls of the school  You will get 50 points if your poster meets these criteria.
  • Everyone will put the project on your DP.
    • Brief project description
    • Written analysis (either annotated or essay form)
    • Image(s) 
    • 2-3 paragraph reflection that addresses the following:


Native American Studies Reflection:  Explain your personal process with this assignment.  How did learning about these topics impact you personally.  What enduring understandings about the essential questions did you come away from the project with?  



1. How do the historical experiences and ideologies of America’s indigenous tribes impact their contemporary identity?
2. How can an examination of multiple sources and perspectives lead to a more enlightened understanding of history AND contemporary social, cultural and political realities?


3. Where do history and creative expression intersect to reveal the human experience?