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Humanities Spotlight - June 2025
Inspecting the Insects
"When Gregor Samsa woke up one morning from unsettling dreams, he found himself changed in his bed into a monstrous vermin," reads the opening line of Franz Kafka's 1915 seminal novella The Metamorphosis. The protagonist's exact form remains ambiguous, especially when translated from the original German, so 10th graders Nathan's Modern World Literature class headed to the O. Orkin Insect Zoo at the Museum of Natural History to explore the possibilities.
Transmission of Humanities
On Wednesday, May 14, you might have glimpsed a vibrant visitor in the drive aisle. American University's Humanities Truck pulled up during Curtis' Public History in the DMV elective and Maureen's AP US History class. AU Professor Dan Kerr discussed how he uses the Humanities Truck as a mobile multipurpose space to record oral histories, showcase pop-up exhibits, and connect with communities across the DC area.
Waste Not!
Fatou reports that French 3 students enjoyed learning about le gaspillage alimentaire (food waste) in Montréal, Canada, this month. They explored related vocabulary, researched relevant statistics from Montréal, and then created French language posters, featuring creative recipes made from leftovers and ideas to reduce waste. Students also recommend "using les fruits et légumes moches (ugly fruits and vegetables) to help reduce pollution, save money, and make more sustainable choices every day."
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On Wednesday, May 14, you might have glimpsed a vibrant visitor in the drive aisle. American University's Humanities Truck pulled up during Curtis' Public History in the DMV elective and Maureen's AP US History class. AU Professor Dan Kerr discussed how he uses the Humanities Truck as a mobile multipurpose space to record oral histories, showcase pop-up exhibits, and connect with communities across the DC area.
Waste Not!
Fatou reports that French 3 students enjoyed learning about le gaspillage alimentaire (food waste) in Montréal, Canada, this month. They explored related vocabulary, researched relevant statistics from Montréal, and then created French language posters, featuring creative recipes made from leftovers and ideas to reduce waste. Students also recommend "using les fruits et légumes moches (ugly fruits and vegetables) to help reduce pollution, save money, and make more sustainable choices every day."
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