Solar, Wind, Hydropower, and Geothermal energy all provide cleaner alternatives to energy produced by coal, fossil fuels, and natural gas. However, the infrastructure to produce and use these cleaner energies is still growing. In this inquiry students will investigate the compelling question, “How do we ensure our energy is clean?”
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Solar, Wind, Hydropower, and Geothermal energy all provide cleaner alternatives to energy produced by coal, fossil fuels, and natural gas. However, the infrastructure to produce and use these cleaner energies is still growing. In this inquiry students will investigate the compelling question, “How do we ensure our energy is clean?”
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Debates about both the root causes of poverty and how to address poverty have long existed in the United States. These arguments often stem from disagreements around what kind of issue poverty is. In this inquiry, students will answer the compelling question, “What kind of issue is poverty?”
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The rapid expansion of Artificial Intelligence since 2020 has brought both opportunity and discomfort. AI is an increasing part of our daily lives. In this inquiry students will investigate the compelling question, “How do Americans feel about AI?”
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On August 3, 1981, almost 12,000 members of the Professional Air Traffic Controllers Organization (PATCO) went on strike. The union, which represented the workers who direct airplanes to ensure flight safety, demanded higher wages and better working conditions. President Reagan ordered PATCO members to return to work, and when they did not, he fired them….
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Economics is grounded in the concept of scarcity, which ultimately means there is not enough stuff (e.g., food, movie theaters, healthcare) to go around. As a result, economic reasoning emphasizes making informed decisions about how to distribute goods and services efficiently and in ways that yield the best outcomes. It seems like a straightforward process,…
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This inquiry leads students through an economic investigation of the mid to late 1800s. By investigating the compelling question, “How Did Cotton Sow the Seeds of Panic?”, students identify the market forces of demand and supply at play in the boom and bust of the cotton industry. They learn how these forces impacted the treatment…
This inquiry leads students through an investigation of how they can make an impact on their community. By investigating the compelling question, students examine an issue that is important to them, assess what can be done to help with the issue, plan ways they can take action on their issue, and evaluate potential challenges. By…
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The compelling question for this inquiry calls on students to consider whether conglomerates are good for the economy. Specifically, this focused inquiry is a case study of South Korean conglomerations, known as chaebols. After the Korean War, large sums of money were given to a handful of corporations (Samsung, Lotte, Hyundai, Daewoo, etc.) in order…
This inquiry leads students through an investigation of the intensification of economic inequality. By exploring the compelling question “Can we afford the super-rich?” students evaluate the historical trends and consider the epidemiological, political, and socio-environmental consequences of escalating economic inequality. The formative performance tasks build on knowledge and skills through the course of the inquiry…