Contributor’s Name (Your Name): Erika Eicholz
A combination of social studies, language, and science. Grammar and economics are also included, with the latter connected to the social studies lessons. The American west and European colonization of Africa are the focus of the social studies curriculum and Antarctica and stars in science. Seminar is run through the literature unit on the Odyssey.
Theme: exploration
Geared toward ages: 12-14
Kick off: medicine wheel activity
Seminar Title: the Odyssey
Discussion Topics: Kohlberg’s levels and moral dilemmas
Group Initiative: All Aboard
Project: Images of the West
Outside Opportunity: professional Socratic seminar discussion leader