Mr. Caswell (Social Studies)
Classes taught:
DP Theory of Knowledge I / Civics
- This course is a central aspect of the Diploma Programme, forms an introduction to epistemology and the ways that we create and evaluate knowledge
- Integrated with course in Civics, including explorations of the methods and habits of thought that comprise an active, engaged citizen
- Classwork is comprised of reading, thinking and writing; focus is on very deep analysis of argumentation and unpacking the sources and consequences of knowledge and power embedded in the world around us.
- Full syllabus is below
AP World Studies
- Students will follow the AP Modern World curriculum, culminating in the AP test in May that carries the potential to confer college credit.
- The course covers world history and culture from the 1200s until the present. It truly is a world history course, requiring students to acquire a deep and complex understanding of historical events and processes across every inhabited continent throughout this time period.
- The course covers world history and culture from the 1200s until the present. It truly is a world history course, requiring students to acquire a deep and complex understanding of historical events and processes across every inhabited continent throughout this time period.
- Full syllabus is below
DP Music
- The IB music curriculum guides students through developing as performers, creators, and researchers in a variety of musical contexts. Students are exposed to and work with a variety of musical traditions from around the world. In addition to performing four concerts over the 2-year course in ensembles, students will also develop their abilities to compose unique works of their own, and gain a rich musical vocabulary to discuss and interpret musical works in context.
- Full syllabus is pending
Activities:
Honors Chamber Ensemble
- The Honors Chamber Ensemble is a voluntary additional Ensemble in the Amundsen Strings program. Our goal is to provide more advanced and challenging repertoire for students to engage with in a smaller and more collaborative setting. We perform twice a year at the Amundsen Strings concerts.
Office Hours: By request (e-mail is best form of communication)
- Name
- Gregory Caswell
- Position
- Teacher
- gcaswell@cps.edu
- Other
- Debate Coach, Director of Honors Chamber Ensemble