GOAL:
By January 31, 2013, Aveson students will identify an issue of global concern, investigate the issue, take action locally to make a difference and communicate their ideas, understandings, experiences and perspectives as evidenced by products and presentations at C.O.L.
OBJECTIVES.
HOW TO.......Investigate and Weigh Perspective
Identify an issue of global concern
Identify potential community partners
Develop a driving question
Gather resources and tools needed for the investigation.
Develop essential questions. Identify key terms and vocabulary.
Weigh perspective through discussion, interviews, and more.
HOW TO..... Take Action
Gather resources for a successful action
Enlist the support of a community partner
Plan, organize and take local action
HOW TO......Communicate Ideas
Present your investigation, perspectives and action taken at COL.
Reflect on the process.
We take action by being inquisitive; asking and answering essential questions, evaluating and organizing that research, communicating ideas and opinions; and putting those ideas, creatively, to work. By exploring our community, collaborating with peers and community partners, and flattening our classrooms by using technology to collaborate with the world. Got collaboration? Community partnerships? Resources? Ideas? Please connect with me. tomhyatt@aveson.org