Course Syllabus:

Unit 1

Welcome/Who Are We?:

Who are we as individuals? Who are we as a class? How can we learn more about one another and establish a good learning environment?

 

Unit 2

Community/Civic Engagement:

What is a community? What is in our community? How do we participate in our community?

 

Unit 3

Well-Being:

What contributes to our well-being? What do we need to feel safe, healthy, and

cared for?

 

Unit 4

Food/Nutrition:

What is nutrition? What types of foods are good for us? How can we access nutritious foods?

 

 

Unit 5

Civil Rights and Women’s Rights:

What are civil rights? How have women fought for rights? How do we advocate for ourselves?

 

Unit 6

Power:

What is power? Who has power? How can and do people empower themselves?

 

Unit 7

Truth:

What is truth? How can we determine what is true and accurate? What is our responsibility for determining and telling the truth?