Electives

This elective is a survey elective on Greek and Roman Military Strategies and the Weapons. We will explore weapons, soldiers, strategic plans, armor, artillery, arms, siege warfare, land and sea strategies, and much more! Assessment will involve active participation, a reenactment, creativity, discussion, and collaborative group work. This elective is based on Satire X by Juvenal, which claims that the things humans most want are often the things that can hurt them the most. We will read the Satire and apply its concepts to Roman life. We will then apply the concepts to our contemporary world and determine what lessons have been learned from history, and what lessons we have yet to learn. Student grades will be based on seminars, short written pieces, and a final essay. Students will explore the social aspects of ancient Greek and Roman civilizations. What can they tell us about the culture of its people? How have they endured (or not)? Why? This elective focuses on the play __Julius Caesar__, by William Shakespeare. It will dabble in the many elements of Shakespeare, such as iambic pentameter, acting, and basic script writing. We will look at the many ways the play has been performed from its origin in the Globe Theatre, to modern day graphic novels, and movies of today .
 * __Greek and Roman Military Strategies and Weapons - Whitehead elective__**
 * __Bread, Circuses, and other Wishes – Olsen elective __**
 * __Pleasures and Pastimes of the Ancient Civilizations - Meleca elective __**
 * __Flex Students, Romans, Countryman, lend me your ears…! __**

Shaheen **PBL** Project Based Learning (PBL) is a problem solving activity designed to develop non-traditional skills that some assert will be essential tools for the 21st Century. We will decide together to work on a project, design and carry out a plan to successfully implement it. Our work will be determined by the first couple of classes as we negotiate our goals together. Students will need to problem solve, work in teams, and advantage their special talents to insure the best results.

Mr. Wicker: __**I could be your hero baby…**__

This elective delves deeper into the “Greek” hero. We will discuss the heroes’ journey, and look at examples from Greek mythology, as well as modern times. There will be short papers and a final paper/project.

__**Questions, Questions, and more Questions**__: **Moten elective** In this elective we will read the text __Socrates Cafe__ by Christopher Phillips. The book highlights the beauty of inquiry and philosophy through Socratic dialogues, and that's exactly what we will do in class-our own version of a Socrates Cafe. Assessments will include quizzes, blog entries, and a final project that will include going digital with our Socrates Cafe model.