World Cultures

Students develop citizenship of the world by exploring and understanding cultures different than one’s own, respect for differences and perspectives of our global neighbors, cartography skills and an appreciation for the impact of geography, and an understanding of global interdependence.
How do students learn about World Cultures?

  • Reading/Reflecting: videos, newspapers, magazines, photographs, maps, textbooks
  • Sharing/Listening: interviews, podcasts, music, notes, community members, each other
  • Researching: databases, books, reliable websites, encyclopedias, maps, videos
  • Creating: maps, presentations, written reflections, artwork, food, relationships
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Berwick Academy

Berwick Academy, situated on an 80-acre campus just over one hour north of Boston, serves 550 students, Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 and Post-Graduates. Berwick students are from Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and several countries. Deeply committed to its mission of promoting virtue and useful knowledge, Berwick Academy empowers students to be creative and bold. Berwick strives to graduate alumni who shape their own learning, take risks, ask thoughtful questions, and come to understand and celebrate their authentic selves.