In Current Events, we learn about and discuss current issues that appear in the news. This semester, we have talked about economic inequality in the U.S., gun violence and the gun control debate, and environmental issues. The topics are primarily chosen based on student inquiry and interest. For each topic, we look at informative videos, news articles, and infographics. We also study graphs of various kinds to understand the data behind the issues we are discussing. The activity focuses on student-generated responses and opinions within guided discussions.
In Art and Sculpture, the students had fun painting parts of a larger mural that they later connected together. Each painting is a representation of one aspect of each student, that plays a a part in the larger mural of class portraits.