
Students will explore the natural world and its laws the interaction between people and the natural world how humans use their understanding of scientific principles the impact of scientific and technological advances on communities and environments the impact of environments on human activity how humans adapt environments to their needs. How do we understand the world in which we live?

Social constructions of reality philosophies and ways of life belief systems ritual and play.Students will explore the ways in which we discover and express ideas, feelings, nature, culture, beliefs and values the ways in which we reflect on, extend and enjoy our creativity What is the nature and purpose of creative expression? Natural and human landscapes and resources.Peoples, boundaries, exchange and interaction.Scale, duration, frequency and variability.Epochs, eras, turning points and “big history”.Civilizations and social histories, heritage, pilgrimage, migration, displacement and exchange.Students will explore personal histories homes and journeys turning points in humankind discoveries explorations and migrations of humankind the relationships between, and the interconnectedness of, individuals and civilizations, from personal, local What is the meaning of “where” and “when”? Human nature and human dignity moral reasoning and ethical judgment.Physical, psychological and social development transitions health and well-being lifestyle choices.Personal efficacy and agency attitudes, motivation, independence happiness and the good life.Identity formation self-esteem status roles and role models.Competition and cooperation teams, affiliation and leadership.Students will explore rights and responsibilities the relationship between communities sharing finite resources with other people and with other living things access to equal opportunities peace and conflict resolution.Students will explore identity beliefs and values personal, physical, mental, social and spiritual health human relationships including families, friends, communities and cultures what it means to be human. What are the consequences of our common humanity? Students will explore the interconnectedness of human-made systems and communities the relationship between local and global processes how local experiences mediate the global reflect on the opportunities and tensions provided by world interconnectedness the impact of decision-making on humankind and the environment. Students will explore the ways in which we discover and express ideas, feelings, nature, culture, beliefs and values the ways in which we reflect on, extend and enjoy our creativity our appreciation of the aesthetic. Students will explore personal histories homes and journeys turning points in humankind discoveries explorations and migrations of humankind the relationships between, and the interconnectedness of, individuals and civilizations, from personal, local and global perspectives. What is the meaning of “when” and “where”? Students will explore identity beliefs and values personal, physical, mental, social and spiritual health human relationships including families, friends, communities and cultures what it means to be human. O'Bryant School of Mathematics and Science


Horace Mann School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.Community Academy of Science and Health.
