In Mr. Straus and Mr. Black's world history classrooms, students engage in a comparative analysis of various perspectives regarding the U.S. entry into World War I. They participate in a close reading cooperative activity, dissecting President Woodrow Wilson's speeches to Congress. Students analyze primary sources and textbook excerpts from A People’s History of the United States by Howard Zinn, focusing on Wilson's speeches from 1914 and 1918 alongside relevant excerpts from Zinn’s work.
Additionally, Mr. Pack has introduced a hands-on activity to illustrate the power and roles of the President. After thorough discussions, students run their own campaign to win the White House, addressing key questions from constituents and understanding current issues that affect voters.
Meanwhile, in Mr. Riddlebarger’s AP History class, students participate in a stock market game demonstrating the complexities of trading and selling stocks on the NYSE. This engaging curriculum showcases the innovative activities happening within the social studies department, making it a worthy highlight for a local newspaper.