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In the frenzied pace of school life, students (and teachers) rarely have time to consider big questions about themselves and humanity as a whole. How do our lives relate to place? How are we connected to other human beings? How do we as individuals fit into a bigger story of human history? Where as a species are we collectively headed? In this course, the presenters, both Project Zero researchers on the Out of Eden Learn project, will draw from Project Zero’s collaboration with prize-winning journalist Paul Salopek, whose seven-year Out of Eden Walk involves retracing the migratory pathways of our ancient human ancestors and generating “slow journalism”. Participants will engage in a variety of activities that encourage students both to learn from the stories and perspectives of others as well as to reflect in new ways about themselves and the wider world. While we will introduce participants to our free, online learning community for middle and high school students, our activities will also be applicable to “off-line” classroom contexts. The course is open to all but may be of particular interest to history, geography and social studies educators.
Intended Audience: General
