Through participation in the Sports project, students learn about all aspects of amateur and professional sports. Students will study sports around the world, the cost of professional and recreational sports and the traditions and visions of athletes. Emphasis is given to the training, attitude and practice necessary to participate in an individual or team sport. Students develop an understanding of the social and cultural significance of the Arts and how our lives are enhanced through creative expression. The Global Economics project highlights global economic connections.
Students understand how the financial aspects of the world are interrelated.
Stock markets, currency, exchange rates, banking and financial organizations are studied. Student portfolios will include work that demonstrates how to manage money and make appropriate financial decisions. The Carrying the Torch project covers the many factors associated with all aspects of the Olympic games, including global history, geography, politics, traditions, cultures, vision and dreams. In the World Travel project, students research different areas of the world in order to select destinations of interest. They will learn how to plan a trip, from choosing a destination and making arrangements for travel and accommodations to planning a budget and determining what to see and do.