At Watershed, your work doesn't land in the recycling bin; it lands on the Senator's desk. The students in the 11th and 12th grade Materials Science Expedition course certainly have a grasp on the concept of engaging in work that matters. Students know that by exercising their agency, leadership, and communication skills, they truly can make a difference beyond the walls of the school.
Find a Need and Fill It
On Thinking Big About Educational Change
Tim Breen writes, “By engaging students in what we, at Watershed, call ‘work that matters’ – academic work that is meaningful to students, has real-world applications, and makes a contribution to our communities – we can help students develop a commitment to the common good. What kind of society do we want to build, and how can we craft an educational experience that aligns with this vision?”
Extended Course Travel At Watershed This Spring
What Are SHEDTalks Anyway
Yup, I Can Help With That
Watershed Students Excel On An International Stage
FAIR, ShedTalks, & The Journey to Great Work
Reflections on FAIR
Diving Deep Into Ancestral Puebloan Pottery
The Ceramics Through the Ages course traveled to Blanding, Utah to participate in the Southwest Kiln Conference. This annual gathering brings together people at the forefront of studying the historic ceramics of the US Southwest and replicating the work as a way to better understand the process used by ancient potters.
