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OVERVIEW

Sociology of the City is an experiential project-based curriculum for recently arrived high school ELLs that fosters engagement in positive change in NYC communities while infusing English language development.

STUDENTS WILL: • Learn about urban sociology theories

• Map different socio-economic demographics in NYC

• Conduct original research and community surveys

• Create an evidence-based project for social change

• Present their research and project plans to key community members

• Learn strategies for project evaluation

• Complete an academic research paper

• Define their own skills and strengths

• Develop both leadership and collaborative skills

• Develop both academic and social English

OUTCOMES AND ALIGNMENT

• Aligned with Common Core State Standards for high school Literacy

• Incorporates Common Core State Standards for high school Statistics

• Project Based Assessment Task in line with New York State Performance Standards Consortium

• Incorporates content outcomes and skills to foster research, analysis and critical thinking skills necessary for college readiness

• Interdisciplinary cross-over in math, history and English

WHY DO COMMUNITY PROJECT BASED LEARNING? • Language and concepts reinforced

for ELLs through authentic experiences

• Learning is rooted in collaboration for positive social change

• Students receive evaluation and feedback directly from stakeholders (representatives from the community)

• High motivation and engagement

• Hands on experiences build confidence, communication and collaboration

ASSIGNMENTS

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ASSESSMENTS

UNIT ASSIGNMENTSUnit 1: •Choropleth map•Panel discussion•Reflection•Independent Research

Unit 2: •Ethnographic report•Community survey•Group report•Reflection•Independent Research

UNIT ASSIGNMENTS

Unit 3:

•Field research

•Positive Impact Proposal development

•Reflection

•Independent Research

MAJOR END OF COURSE ASSIGNMENTS

• Presentation of Positive Impact Proposal

• Academic research paper

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