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Passages (Grades K-8): Wednesday, May 22, 6:00 p.m. Graduation: Thursday, May 23, 7:00 p.m. |
Recent ActivityInstructor: Ms. Habecker
The high school humanities expedition this year is focused on culture and conflict in world religions, studying various historical and current conflicts involving religions. They will also study the geography and culture associated with regions where particular religions are prominent.
Big Ideas
- While there are many differences, there are many underlying similarities and common elements in all religions.
- Culture and religion have a mutual influence on each other: culture impacts the way religion is practiced in many areas, and religious values and practices often influence the culture of a region.
- Religion, culture, and personal background combine to form each person's worldview.
- Religious beliefs and practices influence daily actions and decisions for people worldwide.
- Throughout history, religions have been involved in political, ideological, and geographical conflict, even though many spring from the same roots.
- Religious and political authority are often connected; throughout history, leaders have exploited religious belief to attain their goals.
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Learning Expedition Overview
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Guiding Questions
1. What do different people around the world believe?
What are my own core values and beliefs?
2. How do people’s beliefs affect their daily lives?
How do my values and beliefs shape my choices?
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3. What are the causes and effects of conflict, violence and oppression?
How can I promote equality, tolerance, and nonviolence?
4. Why are conflicts so difficult to resolve?
How can I be a part of solutions to conflicts?
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Expedition Standards
History 1 – historical thinking skills
History 2 – continuity/change, complexity, unity/diversity
History 3 – ideas as powerful forces
Geography 1 – geographic tools
Geography 2, 3 – interconnectedness, cooperation/conflict, solutions to conflict
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Yearlong Learning Targets
· Describe the beliefs, practices, history and development of each of the five major religions
· Explain the historical roots of current world conflicts
· Analyze the causes of cultural conflicts
· Evaluate the complexity of and different approaches to solving conflicts
· Use historical and geographical reasoning skills to analyze events and data
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Announcements Humanities At WorkOn Tuesday, November 29, the high school participated in fieldwork at the Har Shalom Synagogue in Durango, where they learned background information about the history of Judaism.
On December 13, the high school humanities class hosted a mock UN peace summit on the Israel-Palestine conflict. They have been working in groups to research the conflict for several weeks. Each group was assigned a perspective to research. They debated from their country’s perspective and were able to create a plan for peace. Files No "Files" exist(s) Discussion Topics |
