Luxor
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"Hands-On Geography" I
This highly interactive 10-day class, for rising 5th-9th graders, involves students directly in a variety of hands-on projects, games, and activities to expand students' understanding of U.S. and world geography. Prior geographic knowledge is welcome but not assumed. Strong reading skills and the ability to work cooperatively are a must.
We will meet at my home in Bethesda from 10:30-noon or from 1:00-2:30 every day (vote your preference!). Most days will involve some sort of project to be completed at home to be shared with the group the following day. This 10-day class is equivalent in content to my 10-week "Hands-On Geography" (A) class. |
San Antonio
Galapagos
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"Hands-On Geography" II
For rising 5th-9th graders who have already taken "Hands-On Geography" (A) and/or (B), this highly interactive 10-day class is equivalent in content to my 10-week "Hands-On Geography" (C) class. Students will engage in a variety of hands-on projects, games, and activities to further develop their understanding of U.S. and world geography. Strong reading skills and the ability to work cooperatively are a must.
We will meet at my home in Bethesda from 10:30-noon or from 1:00-2:30 every day (vote your preference!). Most days will involve some sort of project to be completed at home to be shared with the group the following day. |
Normandy
Roman aqueduct
(southern France)
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"Mission Possible: Global Issues, Leadership Choices"
This highly interactive 10-day class for rising 9th-12th graders engages students in running the world they will inherit. As officials of imaginary countries, they will employ critical thinking skills, negotiation techniques, and problem solving methods to lead their people towards peace and prosperity. (Or will they?) Working individually and in teams, they will decide when to cooperate and when to compete, when to bargain and when to take a stand, how systems are interrelated and how to adjust to life’s surprises. Readings in political science, international affairs, people management, current events, moral philosophy, literature, and economics provide discussion points and context for the simulation. Excellent reading skills (high school+ level) and the ability to work cooperatively are a must.
We will meet at my home in Bethesda from 10:30-11:45 or from 1:00-2:15 every day (vote your preference!). Each day will include a reading assignment and planning work to prepare for our activities the following day. This 10-day class is equivalent to my 10-week "Mission Possible" class. Because of the requirements of the simulation, this class needs at least 9 students and is capped at 12. |