Subject: EHS Elective

Building Resilience & Navigating a Global World

This innovative course will help you build resilience, cultivate global awareness, and understand the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) - all essential tools for navigating our complex global society. Specialty Course Fee $450

Course Type: Specialty Course

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Credits: 2.0

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Available via Excel High School

Course Description

Are you ready to explore the world from the comfort of your own home? Our Resiliency & Global Citizenship Program offers a unique opportunity to develop crucial skills for today’s interconnected world. This innovative course will help you build resilience, cultivate global awareness, and understand the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – all essential tools for navigating our complex global society. This course is designed to develop students’ global understanding and resilience. By emphasizing digital literacy within each module, the program not only prepares students to be resilient and globally competent citizens but also ensures they are adept with the digital tools necessary for effective global communication and problem-solving

Course Objectives

Demonstrate increased resilience in facing personal and academic challenges.

Exhibit a deeper understanding of global issues and cultural perspectives.

Articulate the importance of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and their role in shaping our world.

Develop skills in critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving within a global context.

Be prepared to take action as an informed and engaged global citizen.

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Course Contents

Modules
Epic Goals & Global Awareness
The Name Game and Cultural Identities
Shields of the Mind & Emotional Regulation
Fuel for the Fire & Taking Action Locally
Ascent from Adversity & Peer Relationships
Growth Through Grit & Learning from Failure
Ignition Sequence & Commitment to Goals
Inner Might & Societal Contributions
Community Catalyst & Community Engagement
Scaling Barriers & Overcoming Obstacles
Project Development & Implementation
Project Presentation & Reflection

Recommended Prerequisites

Carnegie Credits Explained: Our Approach vs. Trimester Credits

Carnegie Credit System
Northgate Academy follows the Carnegie Credit system, a widely recognized method of measuring student progress based on instructional hours. A single Carnegie credit reflects approximately 120 hours of coursework, typically completed over a full academic year.

Carnegie Credit vs. Trimester Credit
While Carnegie credits are awarded based on total hours over a year, trimester credits divide the school year into three terms. In a trimester system, students complete courses in shorter, intensive sessions, often earning partial credits (e.g., 0.33 or 0.5 per term). In contrast, Northgate’s use of Carnegie credits ensures students have ample time to engage deeply with the material and develop a well-rounded understanding at a consistent pace.