11th Grade
History, Civics & Justice: The Contemporary Era (1990s–Present)
Our Commitment to the Full Story
At The Mosaic Cooperative, we believe that history is not a singular story, but a vibrant and complex tapestry of human experience. We are deeply committed to telling the full story of our past—examining history through the multi-focal lenses of all involved, rather than a narrow, singular narrative. We believe that providing students with an honest look at many perspectives is the only way to cultivate true critical reasoning and empathy.
In the Year of Contemporary Synthesis, scholars bridge the past with the immediate present. From the 1990s onward, students dissect the modern geopolitical landscape. While we analyze the interconnected crises of global terrorism and climate change, we also celebrate the Information Age. This is an era of unparalleled global connectivity, grassroots activism, and extraordinary technological innovation, empowering students to see themselves not as passive observers, but as the architects of tomorrow's solutions.
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Missional Alignment: Telling the Full Story
Our macro goals for social studies are designed to build socially conscious, analytical citizens:
The People’s History: Decentering "Big Man" narratives to amplify marginalized voices.
Global Perspectives: Pursuing an honest picture of the past.
Modern Connections: Bridging historical and current events.
Student Agency: Empowering scholars to find their voice.
Independent Scholarship: Teaching rigorous source analysis.
Courageous Discourse: Fostering safe, respectful dialogue on heavy topics.
Our macro goals for social studies are designed to build socially conscious, analytical citizens:
The People’s History: Decentering "Big Man" narratives to amplify marginalized voices.
Global Perspectives: Pursuing an honest picture of the past.
Modern Connections: Bridging historical and current events.
Student Agency: Empowering scholars to find their voice.
Independent Scholarship: Teaching rigorous source analysis.
Courageous Discourse: Fostering safe, respectful dialogue on heavy topics.
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Key Eras & Global Themes
Geopolitics & Conflict: Dissecting modern borders, the Middle East, and the post-9/11 landscape, while recognizing unprecedented global cooperation striving for peace.
US Role in a Changing World: Critiquing US foreign policy and immigration shifts. We explore how international trade connects cultures.
The Climate Crisis & Innovation: Examining industrialization and environmental threats, focusing on tech breakthroughs, global climate agreements, and youth-led movements.
Geopolitics & Conflict: Dissecting modern borders, the Middle East, and the post-9/11 landscape, while recognizing unprecedented global cooperation striving for peace.
US Role in a Changing World: Critiquing US foreign policy and immigration shifts. We explore how international trade connects cultures.
The Climate Crisis & Innovation: Examining industrialization and environmental threats, focusing on tech breakthroughs, global climate agreements, and youth-led movements.
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