teaching and integrated learning provides students with a
richer, more coherent view of China’s place in world history.
Capstone Project
With each successive year, students’ understanding of China
expands. By the last year of middle school – grade 10 –
students are ready to undertake an in-depth independent
study on a compelling aspect of China’s cultural history or
traditional arts. This is a capstone project. Students combine
intensive study with experiential learning under the guidance
of teacher-mentors, culminating with a presentation of their
independent work to the school community.
Keystone Academy
published two
volumes of the
students’ works in
Chinese.
Given the opportunity to develop their own questions and
follow their own routes of investigation and practice, students
earn a well-deserved sense of accomplishment and pride as
they strive for excellence in an area of their own choosing.
Presentations may take a number of forms including portfolios,
essays, exhibitions, screenings, concerts or performances. A
student may choose to explore a historical question regarding
significant figures, or independent scholarship and research
can serve as the basis of a student essay, graphic novel or
short film about the topic. A student could also create a
wushu form for demonstration, or a series of calligraphy
works for exhibition. Alternatively, a student may compose
a musical piece on the ruan, the guqin or the pipa guzheng
and prepare a concert for the community. This culminating
project engages students in the passion for learning, and
gives them the platform to showcase their individual creative
achievements.
The Chinese Thread in High School
history. The China and the World curriculum is anchored in
a cultural history that is both chronological and thematically
integrated as it explores different eras and transformations.
We have designed a curriculum that aligns the content and
concepts of World !