Project+Based+Learning

=Project-Based Learning Activities=

__**Failed State Project**__: Students will develop a plan to rescue a failed state around the world. Students will identify examples of failed states around the world. They will apply the democratic principles behind the Declaration of Independence and United States Constitution to create a blue print for reestablishing law and order in a particular failed state. Ideas to consider:

Three Branches of Government? Do religious, economic, cultural, and regional differences affect changes in our approach to saving a particular failed state? What role should the United States play in rescuing failed states around the world? What events in American History should help shape student plans to solve the problems of failed states?

This could be a three year project that students start their freshman year by accumulating research material from their study of World History. This research material, notes, essays etc..., may be used as a foundation to students shaping their view of the world and start thinking about their approach to solving the problems of failed states. During their sophomore year students study the foundation period of American History where they analyze theory into practice with the founding of the American Republic. Students start to shape their vision on how to solve the problems of failed states. Junior year will end with each student submitting their final proposal for solving the problems of a particular failed state. After teacher assessment all CP, CPE and AP Juniors will submit their proposal for review by a committee of teachers, seniors, and administrators. The best three proposals, decided by committee, will be formally submitted to the U.S. Department of State and the United Nations. Copies will be provided to the RIH Board of Education for their records.