The Quest for the Perfect Kingdom
*This course is intended for upper elementary students
Workshop Schedule
9:00-11:00 am PST
Tuesday, July 14th
A 15-minute break will be built into class.
Note: Classes are listed in PST, click below to convert time to your time zone.
Workshop Overview
What makes a great kingdom: freedom, fairness, safety, kindness—or something else entirely?
In this imaginative philosophy adventure, students will design their own kingdom, create laws, and take on tricky leadership challenges involving dragons, treasure, and competing needs. Along the way, they'll explore big questions about fairness, leadership, and what helps communities thrive.
Students will:
- Debate philosophical questions
- Practice critical thinking and creative problem-solving
- Solve leadership dilemmas
Student Experience
Pattern Seeker
Global Citizen
Debater
Your Teacher: Sarah Merkt
Sarah Merkt has worked as a teacher and curriculum designer for over 12 years in gifted schools in both Asia and America. She holds her certification in Middle Childhood Education from Xavier University. Most recently, she worked for 4 years at The Nueva School in Hillsborough, CA. She is a passionate advocate for gifted students and their parents and strives to infuse best practices into her curriculum in the classroom. She currently serves as Program and Curriculum Director and Learning Consultant at Cresconova.
