Welcome to City High MLK Day 2019! Please make sure to set up a Sched account (located to the right) so you can register for sessions. Select activities and events to attend by clicking on the circles next to the sessions. Have a great day!
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Discuss the history of civil rights in sports. We will look at examples from Breanna Stewart, LeBron James, Lew Alcindor and of course Colin Kapernick.
Students will engage in activities about the genetic basis of race (there is none) and the role of culture/history in defining identity and interacting with others on a daily basis.
In this interactive workshop, experience how culture shapes our view of the world: how we 'see' color, what we call our family members, and even how we define race. See what the field of anthropology offers to the discussion on race and how we classify our world.
Mindfulness is “a mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations.” The research behind Mindfulness shows it is a practical, proactive way to manage stress and to build stronger relationships. Just ask Kobe Bryant, Keanu Reeves, and Madonna.
Limited Capacityfull Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.
In this session, we’ll discuss Cesar Chavez's La Causa movement and view the film, Viva La Causa. Viva La Causa focuses on one of the seminal events in the march for human rights—the grape strike and boycott led by César Chávez and Dolores Huerta in the 1960s. Viva la Causa shows how thousands of people from across the nation joined in a struggle for justice for the most exploited people in our country—the workers who put food on our tables
Students will volunteer their time and voices to make an audio recording of The Other Wes Moore. Future students will be able to use this recording to enhance their learning during their studies of this important work in US Lit.
Students will engage in activities about the genetic basis of race (there is none) and the role of culture/history in defining identity and interacting with others on a daily basis.
In this interactive workshop, experience how culture shapes our view of the world: how we 'see' color, what we call our family members, and even how we define race. See what the field of anthropology offers to the discussion on race and how we classify our world.
Mindfulness is “a mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations.” The research behind Mindfulness shows it is a practical, proactive way to manage stress and to build stronger relationships. Just ask Kobe Bryant, Keanu Reeves, and Madonna.
In this session, you will read and watch poetry from a variety of unique voices. Their poetry will serve as a model for writing your own original piece. This workshop will end with an open mic, so be ready to share your work!
Limited Capacityfull Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.
In this session, we’ll discuss Cesar Chavez's La Causa movement and view the film, Viva La Causa. Viva La Causa focuses on one of the seminal events in the march for human rights—the grape strike and boycott led by César Chávez and Dolores Huerta in the 1960s. Viva la Causa shows how thousands of people from across the nation joined in a struggle for justice for the most exploited people in our country—the workers who put food on our tables
Students will volunteer their time and voices to make an audio recording of The Other Wes Moore. Future students will be able to use this recording to enhance their learning during their studies of this important work in US Lit.
Students will be exploring race and identity through pop culture. We will look at popular shows and how their characters are represented as well as how that influences our perspectives.
Limited Capacityfull Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.
Discuss the history of civil rights in sports. We will look at examples from Breanna Stewart, LeBron James, Lew Alcindor and of course Colin Kapernick.
Students will engage in activities about the genetic basis of race (there is none) and the role of culture/history in defining identity and interacting with others on a daily basis.
Paris to Pittsburgh - National Geographic documentary about what U.S. cities are doing to reverse climate change even after the U.S. pulled out of the Paris Climate Accords. Iowa wind industry is featured.1 hour 6 minutes. English. 2018. Number of students
In this interactive workshop, experience how culture shapes our view of the world: how we 'see' color, what we call our family members, and even how we define race. See what the field of anthropology offers to the discussion on race and how we classify our world.
In this session, the students will work in small groups to identify a specific issue or problem in their community, brainstorm an idea, and begin the process of putting their idea into action. Perhaps they’ll start a letter writing campaign or a food drive. Perhaps they’ll choose to speak out in person about an issue. This workshop will be a time for them to collaborate and begin to intiiate
In this session, we’ll discuss Cesar Chavez's La Causa movement and view the film, Viva La Causa. Viva La Causa focuses on one of the seminal events in the march for human rights—the grape strike and boycott led by César Chávez and Dolores Huerta in the 1960s. Viva la Causa shows how thousands of people from across the nation joined in a struggle for justice for the most exploited people in our country—the workers who put food on our tables
Students will volunteer their time and voices to make an audio recording of The Other Wes Moore. Future students will be able to use this recording to enhance their learning during their studies of this important work in US Lit.
Students will engage in activities about the genetic basis of race (there is none) and the role of culture/history in defining identity and interacting with others on a daily basis.
In this interactive workshop, experience how culture shapes our view of the world: how we 'see' color, what we call our family members, and even how we define race. See what the field of anthropology offers to the discussion on race and how we classify our world.
Students will be exploring race and identity through pop culture. We will look at popular shows and how their characters are represented as well as how that influences our perspectives.
Students will be exploring race and identity through pop culture. We will look at popular shows and how their characters are represented as well as how that influences our perspectives.
In this session, the students will work in small groups to identify a specific issue or problem in their community, brainstorm an idea, and begin the process of putting their idea into action. Perhaps they’ll start a letter writing campaign or a food drive. Perhaps they’ll choose to speak out in person about an issue. This workshop will be a time for them to collaborate and begin to intiiate
H.S. Udaykumar, Climate Change. Mechanical Engineer and inventor Dr. Udaykumar will present on his work around the world and in Iowa to reduce the effects of climate change.
In this session, we’ll discuss Cesar Chavez's La Causa movement and view the film, Viva La Causa. Viva La Causa focuses on one of the seminal events in the march for human rights—the grape strike and boycott led by César Chávez and Dolores Huerta in the 1960s. Viva la Causa shows how thousands of people from across the nation joined in a struggle for justice for the most exploited people in our country—the workers who put food on our tables
Students will volunteer their time and voices to make an audio recording of The Other Wes Moore. Future students will be able to use this recording to enhance their learning during their studies of this important work in US Lit.
