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Through the Lens: Analyzing Literature via Critical Theory
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In this 11th-grade English project, students apply diverse critical theory lenses—such as Feminist, Marxist, and Post-colonial—to deconstruct a novel’s "single narrative" and reveal underlying power structures. Through activities like subtext mapping and collaborative Socratic discussions, learners examine how authors use literary devices to critique or reinforce societal norms regarding class, gender, and identity. The experience culminates in a formal literary analysis where students synthesize textual evidence and theoretical frameworks to articulate how shifting perspectives transform the meaning and impact of a story.Grade 11English
by Linda Garrett
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The Beautiful Fool Remix: Deconstructing Gender in Gatsby
In this high school English project, students deconstruct the gendered power dynamics of The Great Gatsby by examining the text through a feminist and deconstructionist lens. Participants audit Nick Carraway’s narrative bias to uncover the hidden agency of characters like Daisy, Jordan, and Myrtle, challenging the 'Beautiful Fool' archetype established in the novel. The experience culminates in the creation of a digital zine that 'remixes' original scenes and dialogue to subvert patriarchal structures and reclaim female perspectives.Grade 11English
by Linda Garrett
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Redlining West Egg: A Spatial Justice Mapping Project
In this 11th-grade English project, students act as critical cartographers to investigate the "invisible lines" of systemic exclusion within F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby. By synthesizing literary analysis with historical research on 1920s-era redlining and racial covenants, students apply a Critical Race Theory lens to identify how the novel's geography encodes social status and erases marginalized voices. The experience culminates in the creation of a "Spatial Justice Map" and an accompanying manifesto, where students use counter-cartography techniques to redesign the landscape of the novel for equity and inclusion.Grade 11English
by Linda Garrett
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Voices from the Ashes: A Gatsby Subaltern Soundscape
In this 11th-grade English project, students apply post-colonial theory to F. Scott Fitzgerald’s 'The Great Gatsby' to examine how the Buchanans’ wealth functions as an 'imperial' power that silences the working class. Acting as textual archaeologists, students identify narrative gaps and marginalized voices within the Valley of Ashes, focusing on characters like George and Myrtle Wilson who are often dismissed by Nick Carraway’s narration. The project culminates in the production of an immersive soundscape that utilizes auditory texture, foley, and original scripts to reclaim subaltern narratives and critique the systemic inequities of the American Dream.Grade 11English
by Linda Garrett
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Reclaiming the Valley: Marxist Theory and Urban Renewal
In this 11th-grade English project, students conduct a forensic literary analysis of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby through a Marxist lens, focusing on the Valley of Ashes as a symbol of systemic class exploitation. Students apply critical concepts like alienation and commodity fetishism to map the flow of capital and waste, transitioning from literary critics to urban renewal designers. The experience culminates in the creation of a 'Blueprint for Equity' and a 'Manifesto of Renewal,' where students pitch a sustainable, class-free community design that replaces industrial waste with worker-owned cooperatives. By synthesizing literature, social theory, and urban planning, students explore how physical environments reflect socio-economic power and how intentional design can restore social dignity.Grade 11English
by Linda Garrett
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Forensic Narrative: Uncovering Character through Environmental Design
In this 11th-grade English project, students step into the roles of narrative designers to construct "found" rooms that communicate a character's complex internal life and history without the use of dialogue. By curating specific artifacts, sensory details, and spatial layouts, students explore how physical environments and the "patina of history" serve as silent narrators of a person's motivations and conflicts. Participants develop a psychological dossier and a 3D or 2D floorplan, ultimately defending their design choices through a formal forensic brief that analyzes their environmental storytelling through a literary lens.Grade 11English
by Linda Garrett
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Mapping Minds: An Immersive Character Psychology Lab
Grade 11English
by Linda Garrett
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Character UX Lab: Designing Solutions for Tragic Flaws
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In this interdisciplinary project, 11th-grade students act as UX designers to deconstruct the internal conflicts and tragic flaws of literary protagonists. By treating characters as 'users' and their psychological obstacles as 'pain points,' students develop digital interventions—such as apps or AI tools—designed to nudge characters toward self-awareness and emotional regulation. The experience culminates in a 'Silicon Soul' pitch and a comprehensive case study where students analyze how their technological solutions would fundamentally reshape the narrative's trajectory and thematic resolution.Grade 11English
by Linda Garrett
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Nature’s Design Lab: Creating Tools Inspired by Animals and Plants
"Nature’s Design Lab" invites first-grade "junior inventors" to explore the fascinating world of biomimicry by studying the unique "superpowers" plants and animals use to survive. Students investigate external adaptations and observe patterns between parents and offspring to understand how biological traits ensure growth and protection. Using these insights, students work in teams to design, blueprint, and pitch original tools aimed at solving everyday human challenges. The project culminates in a "Junior Inventor's Showcase" where students present their nature-inspired solutions and research portfolios to their peers.Grade 1BiologyEnvironmental Science+1
by Anna Massey
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The Bilingual Critic: Mastering Literary Analysis and Comparative Mechanics
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In this 10th-grade English project, students act as bilingual media strategists to analyze George Orwell’s Animal Farm through the lens of comparative linguistic mechanics. By examining both English and Spanish translations, students investigate how grammar, punctuation, and word choice are weaponized as propaganda to manipulate or empower audiences. The experience culminates in a "Propaganda Remix" digital exposé where students synthesize formal literary analysis with modern multimedia to reveal the power of language in a multicultural world.Grade 10English
by Chance Phillips
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The Museum of Mayhem and Order: Why Rules Matter
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In this 2nd-grade social studies project, students act as museum curators to explore the vital role rules play in transforming "mayhem" into "order." By visualizing chaotic scenarios without rules and designing creative solutions like "Order Orbs," students learn how laws and expectations ensure safety and fairness in their community. The project culminates in a public museum exhibit where students showcase their artifacts and explain the importance of rule-makers and civic responsibility to their peers and families.Grade 2Social Studies
by Linda Kotz
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The 57 Bus: Exploring Justice, Identity, and Empathy
This 8th-grade English project explores the complexities of justice, identity, and empathy through a deep dive into Dashka Slater’s non-fiction novel, The 57 Bus. Students analyze how multi-perspective storytelling and varied narrative structures challenge assumptions about guilt while comparing the effectiveness of punitive versus restorative justice models. The experience culminates in students crafting evidence-based advocacy briefs and reconstructing news headlines into humanized narratives to champion marginalized voices within their communities.Grade 8English
by Jeimy Reid
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