The Equalities and Inequalities
cluster is an interdisciplinary course that studies Equalities and Inequalities
created by humans and seen in nature. In the American History Class,
students study Equalities and Inequalities in the United States from
1800-1865. Students examine labor and gender in the U.S. during this
historical period. They also study the Civil War, slavery, and
industrialization. More importantly the interrelation of these topics is
examined. In English Class, students read different types of texts. They
conduct research on historical topics related to the theme of Equalities
and Inequalities. They then write a formal essay with the information
gathered.
Throughout the semester, students experiment with different forms of
narratives. Special attention is given to the reading and writing of
historical fiction. Students read and write short stories related to the
theme of Equalities and Inequalities. They also do a long term project on
historical novel of their choosing. In Chemistry class students learn
about the foundations of chemical structures, states of matter, and energy
transfers. Students also explore chemistry through lab experiments and
discover the properties and laws applied to chemical formulas. In the
Health class, students explore the chemicals existing in the human body
and everyday products. Students also have the opportunity to explore
relationships and different forms of communication. In Art class, students
utilize a variety of artistic materials to express ideas on the theme
Equalities and Inequalities. Students explore the theme of Equalities and
Inequalities in their own lives and in the world around them. Students use
a variety of materials to further develop their artistic skills. These
materials include plaster, aluminum, colored paper and paints.
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What are Equalities and Inequalities?
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Why do Equalities and Inequalities exist?
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How have Equalities and Inequalities affected the world?
� American Studies
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Marx Project
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Civil War Project
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Slavery Project
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Labor Project
� Art
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Personal Flag- meaning of design & colors! native language
project.
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Aluminum Etching
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Mask Project
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Shadow Puppets
� Chemistry
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Analysis and application of the scientific method
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Control experiments on chemicals found in the environment and
effects on humans and ecology
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Balancing equations
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Molecular conversions and changes
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Analysis of chemicals and the ways in which we
use them in daily life (medicine & products)
� English
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Historical Fiction Project
� Research Project -
Labor
� Writing Workshop
� Health
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Public Service Announcements for Television on Smoking, Alcohol,
Drugs and related issues
� Research project on illnesses and
diseases related to nutrition and mental health
� Play acting to learn personal
communication skills and form healthy relationships
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As a result of their studies in �Equalities and Inequalities� cluster, students will be able:
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to write a research paper and communicate an understanding of the
scientific method
� respond to literature
� write formal essays
� to explain how chemistry
influences their daily lives
� to use scientific notation, write
balanced equations
� make conversions and explain
chemical reactions and energy transfers
� express their thoughts and ideas
through art
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Oral presentations to demonstrate conceptual and content
understanding of the cluster classes.
� Essays and research projects
� Quizzes and tests
� Participation/contribution in
debates, playacting, and school wide discussions
� Video production
� End of semester cluster portfolio
presentations to exhibit mastery in the areas of concentration
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