Welcome to Humanities 12!

Starter (15 minutes)
Keep a starter notebook. Keep the first half of it for starters, and the second half for class notes. Always put the date above each starter.   

Here is today's starter prompt:
“It's not only moving that creates new starting points. Sometimes all it takes is a subtle shift in perspective, an opening of the mind, an intentional pause and reset, or a new route to start to see new options and new possibilities.”  -Kristin Armstrong

1. Think about the above quote and write about how open you feel like you are right now, at the start of your senior year to new possibilities and learning?
2. What is one thing you think you need to shift your perspective on, or open to, or reset, in order to have a more inspired and productive senior year?

Welcome to Humanities 12: Syllabus and Course Overview (30 min)

• Here is the link to my powerpoint lecture welcoming you to class and reviewing key elements of the syllabus and year ahead. 
• I'll go through this lecture and also provide you time to read my syllabus and ask questions . 
• You can find my syllabus under the "About the Course" tab on my DP.

Personal Core Values (20-45 minutes)

1. Follow directions on handout
2. Share one of our core values (what is it, where does it come from)
3. In your small group, share your values, talk about where they come from, why you have them
4. As a group, discuss:
   1. Which of your values is MOST DIFFICULT to live in a consistent way?
   2. Which of your values do think is most used/present in school?  Why?
   3. Which of your values do you think is most used/present in your life outside of school?  Why?
5. TRANSITION:  Project is built on values- going to be returning to your core values many times this semester!
6. EXTENSION 1:  Create a quick poster of your values with a motto/slogan based on your values, symbol, the value, and a brief (1-2 sentence) explanation of what that value means to YOU, and why it is important.  Hang ‘em up!
7. EXTENSION 2:  Take this online quiz.  Are the core values identified here different?  Do any of them speak to you more than the ones you initially developed?  Why?

Intro to Sustainability Project Lecture + Notes (30 minutes)

• Please take notes as I introduce this semester's main project.
• You can find the link to the lecture here.

Homework: Get all your class supplies by Monday! You can find those in the syllabus.