TO BAN OR NOT TO BAN
Should the US government ban bottled water? That’s the question senior Ken Park asked as part of his selfguided study in the course Global H2O. Inspired by a San Francisco ordinance outlawing certain types of bottled water, he wondered, “Can we do something like this on a larger level?” In his research, Ken examined the social, environmental, and political effects a nationwide law might spark. But the project taught him much more: “The biggest skill I learned was discipline.”
“Whether analyzing literature and history—or learning a foreign language— it’s important for students to strive for a deeper understanding and appreciation of the human condition.” SAM SAVAGE LANGUAGE TEACHER
SEARCH FOR THE ANSWERS
Deerfield’s capstone courses provide the opportunity for students to examine questions of local or global significance. A capstone often involves a multipronged approach to interdisciplinary study, connecting subjects across the entire academic foundation. No matter the query or project, the goal is the same: to help you reach a higher level of critical thinking, analysis, and synthesis.
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A BIG QUESTION
A trip to a refuge and school in Tanzania inspired senior Nahla Gedeon Achi to ask: “Should primary schools in Africa recruit expatriate teachers?” Some of the answers she discovered are rooted in global issues of foreign aid and the empowerment of local communities in developing countries.
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