Stop. Think. Question.

English | 11th Grade | 5 points

Team: Keren H. Kotake, Yonit Modan Kleinerman & Ayelet Levanon.

Fields of knowledge: Reading comprehension, literary analysis & critical thinking.

Research Question: What makes people give up independent thinking?

Duration: Six weeks

Skills and learning habits: Reading and understanding a literary text in English | analyzing characters and situations | critical thinking | expressing a reasoned opinion orally and in writing | teamwork | time management | active listening | and presenting arguments.

Final product:  Awareness poster/storyboard

Project rational: In today’s world, we are surrounded by ideas, leaders, and influences, especially online. Some inspire positive change, but others may lead to manipulation, silence, and even danger. This project explored the impact of social influence on the individual. Through working in English, students not only improved their language skills but also developed awareness of social and psychological processes. The connection between the literary work and the creation of a campaign allowed students to apply their knowledge in a creative and meaningful way, while encouraging independent and critical thinking. Therefore, the goal of this project was to help students recognize social influence, understand its power, and develop the ability to respond thoughtfully and critically. It encouraged them to always stop, think, and question before making decisions.

Project Timeline:

• Reading the novel: The Wave [Morton Rhue]

• Choosing the research topic and defining the research  question[s].

• Collecting information, reading, and processing relevant sources.

•  Drawing conclusions and planning the final product.

•  Expert lesson (2 sessions) led by design teachers, focusing on poster design principles and visual communication

• Designing and producing the poster