Welcome Coyotes and Bobcats!
We will come together as a learning community to study social science to develop our thinking and communication skills. Social Science helps us to better understand the world around us through patterns, functions, systems, and behaviors. Statistics, critical thinking, research, and qualitative and quantitative measures help us to celebrate and identify the way our social structures support us.
Parents: The curriculum materials are posted to keep families informed on topics discussed. These topics are modified for age groups. Students will be challenged to develop their critical thinking skills and express ideas and opinions.
Philosophy Analysis
Social Studies 9/6/2023 Art/Social Science Combo
Assignment:
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Select a philosophy and complete the analysis worksheet.
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Present your chosen philosophy and share your insight with the group.
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Create your own philosophy and apply it to your poster board.
Worksheet:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ohMYB9iQMnxw80d2gyaAJsPLcClPdiHVvKi3keQ8Y0c/edit?usp=sharing
Tahoe Keys Part I, Research and Opposing Viewpoints
9/11/2023 Social Science
* Drone Flight over The Keys with Walk to the lagoon.
* Getting the facts worksheet.
Tahoe Keys Part II, Solutions and Perceptions
9/18/2023 Social Science
* What we know. Lesson review of fact worksheet.
* Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UB2kDEbkLcs
* Group Read: https://www.mtdemocrat.com/news/tahoe-keys-no-herbicides-found-in-final-test-area/
https://www.pleasantonweekly.com/blogs/p/2023/02/19/development-vs-environment-at-lake-tahoe
* Discuss:
Solutions, Predictions, How community agencies find balance towards change. Blanket policy or specific regulations for the Tahoe Keys?
* Worksheet: If I had the power to change regulations I would . . . .
Identifying Roles of Local Government: City, County, and State
9/25/2023 Social Science
* Lecture: Let’s chart it out and get the numbers. Census populations! Who decides what? Funding projects and services?
* Poster Board Charts:
Identify: State, County, and City entities. What makes up our public services: schools, judicial systems, health systems, safety, utilities, ect.
* Group Read: https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/why-voting-important/
* Watch: Voting and Taxes Example: https://cavotes.org/vote/elections/ballot-measures/proposition-56-cigarette-tax-fund-healthcare-tobacco-use-prevention
The Philosophy of Competition and The Race to The Moon
10/2/2023 Social Science
Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qb2hnx5fmC0 and
https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/films/chasing-moon/
Popcorn and Hot Chocolate (optional)
North American Agriculture Part I, Historical Considerations
10/9/2023 Social Science
Media Content:
https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/dustbowl-chapter-1/
North American Agriculture Part II The Future of Agriculture
10/16/2023 Social Science
Media Content:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWkYtZxpQUo Regnerative Farming is The Future
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_YGlKihHtk 11 Amazing Farms You Haven't Seen Before
The Food - Health Connection. What are doctors saying?
10/30/2023 Social Science
* Submit querries to a licensed dietician/nutritionist.
Preserving The Past, Artifacts From Early Civilizations.
11/6/2023 Social Science
https://lsintspl3.wgbh.org/en-us/lesson/midlit11-soc-splegypt/
National Native American Heritage Month Bonus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XuPxhromP3w
Preserving The Past, National Native American Heritage Month.
11/15/2023 Social Science
https://ports.parks.ca.gov/ports-on-demand/indigenous-culture-sharing-on-the-north-coast-at-chah-pekw-o-ket-oh-visitor-center-at-humboldt-lagoons-state-park/ 11am. (Wednesday).
https://ports.parks.ca.gov/ports-on-demand/ancient-tools-and-technology/
1pm. (Wednesday)
Preserving our land: The story of the National Park System and California.
11/27/2023 Social Science
Map and Timeline of our National Parks
Introduction by Ken Burns
National Park Coloring Pages
Philosophy Analysis:
12/06/2023 Social Science
Socratic Conversation quick video examples:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VgAR2kBsTI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3IBLKYaK1E
We've already had a socratic seminar about the Tahoe Keys project (you just didn't know it there was a method).
Seminar Topic: Solutions for Housing Insecure Tahoe Residents. Baby, it's cold outside!
Articles for student review:
https://www.southtahoenow.com/topics/warm-room
Discussion Questions: What is housing insecurity? What are some of the challenges housing insecure people
face?
Read articles.
Discuss. Solutions, Support, Who can help?
The Curb Cut Effect and Americans with Disabilities Act and IDEA.
12/13/2023 Social Science
Family Celebrations and Traditions: The Roles of Families and Quality of Life.
12/20/2023 Social Science
* If you grow up to have a family, what would you want your family values to be? There are no wrong answers. What makes a strong foundation for us to thrive and grow? External qualities - like fresh air, warm shelter, access to good food, consistent routines. Internal qualities - telling family members how you feel about them, doing small things to show your love and support? Creating negativity or positivity in the home. What about cooperation?
01/10/2024 Philosophy for a New Year. Goals, Habits, Plans. Goal worksheets!
01/17/2024 King in The Wilderness: The life and work of Martin Luther King Jr.
01/24/2024 The function and science of our environment. Elements of an empowering study space. Kon Mari: Framework Reading
Live tour with PORTS Park Ranger: Hearst Castle -exploring design elements.
01/31/2024 Silent Retreats: What are they and how do they influence individual experiences. Silent practice with coloring sheets. Introduction of what silent retreats look like and their purpose: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8bjninJMuk
World religions such as Muslims, Buddhists, Christians and other religions use silent retreats to further their relationships with their spirituality (social science aspect). Below is a link to an example of a Christian using a silent retreat.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1o1ByLxILxU
February 2024
2/07/2024 The History of Sports
02/12/2024 Regional Geography, CA PORTS Lesson w/live ranger.
02/21/2024 Presidents Day Special Class: 02/16/2024 at 6:30pm
02/28/2024 EMS and First Responders
March 2024
03/06/2024
In Celebration of Black History Month (February) and Women's History Month: Viewing of Hidden Figures, Arrive at 11:45, https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4846340/
Take notes to retell the story, using our note guide. Dismissal at 2pm.
03/13/2024 The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens: Habit #1
03/20/2024 The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens: Habit #2
03/27/2024 The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens: Habit #3
April 2024
04/10/24 The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens: Habit #4
04/17/2024 PORTS, Ranger Zoom Lesson! California Weather Lesson
04/24/2024 The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens: Habit #5
05/01/2024 The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens: Habit #6
May 2024
05/04/2024 Social Science Board Game Night! Saturday Special, 7pm-9pm, Games: King Domino, Risk, and History and Geography Trivia Games! Join us for fresh fruit and tortilla chips.
05/08/2024 The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens: Habit #7
05/15/2024 Social Science Jeopardy! Topics: Geography, Government, Pop Culture
05/22/2024 How the Discovery of Gold Changed the Cultural Face of California PORTS Program