New TrierTownship High School District 203

"discovering roots running underground whereby contrary remote things cohere and flower out from one stem."
-- New Trier AIS philosophy inspired by Ralph Waldo Emerson

Teams

American Studies Information

These links are documents that resulted from discussions in our course committee meetings, observations at other schools and research on integrated and interdisciplinary studies.  The documents are meant to be read in the order they are presented below and were completed during the 2007-2008 school year. 

• How to use this document and audience 
• A history of AS 
• Thoughts on team teaching 
• Course overview 
• What integrated instruction looks like
  • Interdisciplinary Concept Model 
  • Newton High School 
  • Oak Park River Forest Visit
• Habits of mind 
• Frequently asked questions 
• Facilities 
• Bibliography 

Archive/Other Links

• Web Links 
• Course of Study 
• Skills Rubrics