ELA
Digitally Fabricated Pinball
The Pinball PBL will investigate the essential concepts underlying the principles conservation of energy by calculating and discussing potential and kinetic energy in their machine. Students will apply creativity and…
June 12, 2019
Independent Reading Visual Representation
The Independent Reading Visual Representation Mini-PBL will challenge the students to become life-long, independent readers and share their love of reading with their classmates. Students will choose an independent reading…
May 23, 2019
tarukantohku: Digital Design Rooted in Storytelling Tradition
The purpose of this lesson is to promote collaboration between educational and cultural programming, specifically for the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana. The Tunica-Biloxi are a federally recognized tribe with population…
April 5, 2019
Personalized Avatar and Quote
Students will design their own avatar from a template and chose a quote that means something to them. The avatar and quote have been engraved on leather journals in the…
January 7, 2019PRIDE PIECES: EXPLORING SOCIAL IDENTITY, HISTORY, AND CULTURE
Students will create a neck piece based on symmetry, patterns, and colors seen in Black Panther as well as in traditional African art. They will learn how to simulate cultural…
December 7, 2018
Shining the Light
Bryan Stevenson & Just-Mercy, 2019. Black Panther-inspired High School lesson plan using Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson. This lesson was revisited due to the release of the film starring…
November 30, 2018
Scrabble Tile Nametags
Learners will further develop their self portrait by identifying skills they have or want to gain, especially those that will make them leaders or useful to their teammates on group…
November 19, 2018Dora Milaje Tabi Boot
This lesson originates from Ruth Carter’s approach to costume design for the Black Panther film. Students will create a pattern using software to be laser etched into soft material that…
May 28, 2018Wakandan Bling
This lesson is inspired by different designers’ approaches for the Black Panther film. For example, LA-based designer Douriean Fletcher curated a special set of jewelry such as beaded bracelets, necklaces…
February 19, 2018