This is our second year implementing the social studies component to Dimensions Academy Humanities. My students are taking an accelerated course of AP Human Geography. I wanted to share some picture of some recent activities. Last week students completed infographics on agricultural topics that they choose. Some did it individually whereas other did it with a partner. In class we did a gallery walk and everyone got to learn from each other's projects.
On the last day of our agriculture unit we had Socratic Seminars on food insecurity. Students discussed student generated questions like "To what degree is it western country's responsibility to help developing countries with food insecurity?"and "What and when will the next agricultural revolution be?" Everyone is required to speak a minimum of two times and to come prepared to discuss the articles with 3-5 higher level discussion questions. My favorite part of Socratic Seminars is that they push our understanding deeper on these days.
On the last day of our agriculture unit we had Socratic Seminars on food insecurity. Students discussed student generated questions like "To what degree is it western country's responsibility to help developing countries with food insecurity?"and "What and when will the next agricultural revolution be?" Everyone is required to speak a minimum of two times and to come prepared to discuss the articles with 3-5 higher level discussion questions. My favorite part of Socratic Seminars is that they push our understanding deeper on these days.
While I enjoy coordinating and advising gifted students I will admit teaching is my first love. And I am loving working with these kids and seeing what they can do!
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