English/Language Arts |
Books: Julie of the Wolves, A Call of the Wild; Publish
and communicate information learned about the Arctic and climate change |
Mathematics |
Data analysis and graphing activities; Use math as part
of a
local research project about climate change |
Science |
Design & implement a climate change study for the
local area |
Geography |
Arctic mapping activities |
Government &
Citizenship |
Study and assess current events; U.S. energy policy;
Kyoto Protocol and U.S. stance on limiting greenhouse emissions; Participate
in the government process at the local, state or national level (i.e.
letter writing) |
History |
Timeline reflecting knowledge of: climate, historical
events, Geological time scale, etc. |
Skills for a Healthy Life |
Develop and complete a project that will raise community
awareness about consequences of climate change and what can be done
at the individual local levels |
Arts |
How is the Arctic reflected in the artwork of indigenous
cultures? What materials are used? |
World Languages |
Study Arctic place names |
Technology |
Use spreadsheets to make tables and graphs of arctic
or
climate data; Build a website as a synthesizing project of what was
learned |
Employability |
Invite a geoscientist to be a guest speaker |
Library/Information Literacy |
Independent research project regarding the arctic or
climate change |
Cultural Standards |
Record and preserve local knowledge regarding climate
change |