The BluePrint Certificate
Certificate Course
BluePrint
Professional Development
Charting a course through Social Studies, spatial reasoning, to discover the untold.. .
Ten Modules · Domain-Specific Integration
Founding Principle
The BluePrints for Creating Holistic Societies
Many would argue that racism is at the heart of the underlying discord in American society, but the BluePrint reveals that racism is only a symptom and not the root of the problem. We are unwittingly following a defective blueprint, one in which racism, cultural disintegration, and general educational ignorance are required to maintain the social order. Building a Holistic Society requires our understanding of the complete structure and commitment to build a new one.
Foundation
Using Social Studies as a Foundation for Integrating Curriculum
Social studies is the combined study of the humanities — history, economics, civics, politics, and the behavioral and social sciences. This broad range of topics creates possible intersections with Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math, Music, Literature, and Language Arts.
Spatial Reasoning
360 Mapping as the Foundation for Integrating Mathematics
It is well established that spatial thinking is central to discovery, learning, and communication in mathematics, with strong spatial skills linked to advantages in STEM performance — yet spatial thinking is often absent from modern mathematics curricula. — Referenced Research
Reconstruction
The American History Map as a Tool for Eventual Integration of African American History into the General Story
Reconstructing African American History apart from the myopic slave narrative.
Maps support many different kinds and levels of spatial reasoning. — Dr. Laura Loyola, University of Southern California
In this class we will use a map to complement the reading of a very popular story, as a technique to increase retention and engagement.
Engagement
Simple, Proven Techniques for Increasing Engagement
Implementing strategies backed by Stanford University research into lesson design.
Omission
The Horse Without the Rider
Identifying the technique involed in creating the klan version of History, and how missing pieces can completely alter a story. A survey of omission as a strategy used to shape historical narrative.
Reassembly
How Do We Know What Might Be Missing? Putting the Pieces Back Together
An examination of artifacts, images, newspapers, and more, used to reconstruct a historical narrative.
Migration
A Nation of Immigrants
How immigration and naturalization have changed the face of America.
Belief
The General History of Religion, Prophecy, and Magic in American Culture
Americans hold freedom of religion as a sacred right, yet few have studied the general history of these different religious perspectives and their impact on society. This survey gives students a basic understanding of current debates.
Culmination
Creating a New American Story
Part One
An exploration of the master narrative and its effects on society.
Part Two
How we can change the master narrative going forward.