School Mission and Philosophy The Gunston School is a small, independent, high school located in Centreville, Maryland. Our location, on 35 acres along the Corsica River—a tidal tributary to the Chesapeake Bay, has helped drive the school’s character and environmental...
1. Start with (Engineering-Inspired) Inquiry Engineers have used design thinking for years: why not apply it in art class? Design thinking pushes creators to consider the impact of their work on others. It is also an iterative process (revisiting and revising problems...
“How do we maintain a just society?” “How can my voice make a difference?” “What can I do to bring about change?” These are the kinds of questions we hope students are asking on the path to becoming responsible, involved citizens, actively engaging in...
TIME CRUNCH REMEDIES What a great time to revisit the notion of identifying essential standards or power standards in your classroom! The process of identifying power standards acknowledges the time shortage, and encourages faculty to work collaboratively to determine...
By Helen Maltese, Atlas; Spark Webinar led by Lorna Manuel, Jacki Roach, and Kendra Tyler Lorna Manuel, Jacki Roach, and Kendra Tyler joined us for a Spark Webinar from Tehama County Department of Education where they work with teachers and administrators, providing...
Pre-Work: Familiarize yourself with the overall purpose and structure of the C3 and the Inquiry Arc: The C3 is organized into dimensions designed to help you contextualize and make the historical content in your units relevant. The Inquiry Arc is intended to mimic the...
