December 2009
30 posts
It’s in Every One of Us.
WatchDrenae’s “hood life to the good life”
WatchJosh T. with a flow at our celebration this afternoon.
WatchHaving the tough conversations and “Creating a Tone of Decency & Trust” at Eagle Rock School.
WatchRaphael’s father shares some poetry he wrote about Eagle Rock at Gathering this morning.
WatchHead Chef Tim Phelps reads “The Polar Express” at Gathering this morning.
WatchIn this class we will study the ecological relationships that characterize the montane environment and then apply those concepts to other montane ecosystems around the world. We will also investigate the impact that humans are having on mountain ecosystems. We will telemark ski twice each week to investigate the montane ecosystem. In particular, we will study the critters who live there and how...
WatchRobin talks about “Bath Math” during her Presentation of Learning. #EagleRockPOL
WatchGot clean water? Got clean air? Do the answers to these questions depend on your race? In this class weʼll explore this issue and answer questions such as: What is environmental racism? Does environmental racism exist? How do systems of oppression work to privilege some while disenfranchising others? In this class weʼll see first hand the results of environmental racism during a toxic tour of...
WatchAfter graduating from Eagle Rock, where will you be living? What will you be doing? And, more importantly, how will you pay for everything? In this class you will imagine what your life might be like in the near future, and learn how math can help you to successfully and responsibly plan for that life. Topics covered will include: how to save money, manage bank accounts, create a budget and file a...
WatchWe all come from different neighborhoods; home communities where we live both a shared and individual experience. While everyone comes from a different hood, we all share common values about the places we want to live. This course will allow students to explore their home communities through both creative and analytical writing. Students will also study what institutions, and environments help...
WatchStudents will research and plan a public fundraising event that will raise money to help promote the awareness and education efforts of a charity or non-profit organization of their choice. We will explore different planning functions such as defining the cause, budgeting, marketing, networking, creative design, and organizational processes. In this class we will also spend time partnering with...
WatchToo often we clump the African countries as being exactly the same: dry, poor and full of safaris. Come challenge your assumptions about Africa and learn the realities of one country: KENYA! This country claims to be the “cradle of civilization” and defeated British colonial rule but despite it’s growing economy, fifty percent still live below the poverty line. In this course you...
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PA Minute. Reggie Scruggs takes a...
WatchLift Every Voice.
WatchHow is all life on Earth connected? Why is it that fruit flies and humans share the same enzymes? How closely related are we to chimpanzees? We will answer these and other questions as we explore the theory of evolution. This is a biology class focused on examining how evolution by natural selection works. We will also study the patterns of diversity that have emerged from millions of years of...
WatchWhat is hip hop? We will explore the roots of hip hop through analysis of gospel, blues, jazz, soul, funk, and reggae with focused consideration on social, political, cultural, and musical influences. Exploration will then shift to the ʻhip hop revolutionʼ that emerged in the Bronx in the early ʻ80s. Art forms explored will include scratching, graffiti art, breakdancing, and MCing. We will discuss...