Prompt 1 (Sustainability): Using course material (e.g. Diamond's Guns, Germs, and Steel, Kimmerer's Skywoman & Sweetgrass, Quinn's Ishmael, the Climate documentary etc.) outline 2-3 central critiques of the current Western Civilization model, then give an argument for what should be done about it and why.

English Language Arts

• The child has learned to analyze and critique the Western Civilization model using course materials such as Diamond's Guns, Germs, and Steel and Kimmerer's Skywoman & Sweetgrass.
• They have practiced argumentative writing by outlining central critiques of the current Western Civilization model and proposing solutions based on the course materials.
• The child has engaged in critical thinking and discussion by considering the impact of Western Civilization on sustainability as presented in the provided materials.

Math

• The child has participated in analyzing data related to sustainability and the Western Civilization model, as presented in the Climate documentary.
• They have had opportunities to explore mathematical patterns and trends related to environmental issues and societal models.
• The child has engaged in problem-solving discussions related to sustainability and its intersection with Western Civilization based on the provided course materials.

For continued development, encourage the child to explore interdisciplinary projects where they can apply mathematical concepts to analyze real-world sustainability issues. Also, encourage them to write creative stories or poetry that reflect their understanding of the interconnectedness between culture, society, and the environment.

Book Recommendations

• The Down-to-Earth Guide to Global Warming by Laurie David and Cambria Gordon: This book provides insights into environmental issues and solutions at a level suitable for seventh-grade readers. It would complement the discussion on sustainability and climate from the provided course materials.
• The Watcher: Jane Goodall's Life with the Chimps by Jeanette Winter: This biography introduces young readers to the work of Jane Goodall, a prominent conservationist, and would inspire further exploration of environmental activism and sustainability.
• Garbage and Recycling by Rosalie Lauerman: This book offers a comprehensive look at the impact of human waste on the environment, linking to the discussions on Western Civilization's model and its consequences for sustainability.