Native American culture and tradition is embraced through art projects, guest
speakers, discussions about customs, story-telling, comparison of values and religion,
music, and language.
Resources:
Textbook, Weeklx Reader, slides, videos, world music, guest speakers, art,
artifacts, international foods, international outfits, biographies (M.L. King, Nelson
Mandela, Roberto Clemente, Anne Frank), World Folk Tales, realistic fiction (Sadako
and the Thousand PaRer Cranes). community art and writing contest sponsors, ~
Koosta, Missoulian, and Leader.
Assessments:
Daily assignments, objective chapter tests, class participation, research report,
biographic writing, and self-assessment
Meeting Diverse Students Needs:
Students with unique abilities and/or disabilities will have differentiated
opportunities to achieve competencies and standards at rates and in manners consistent
with their needs. Some examples are reduced assignments, modified chapter tests,
classroom aid, assigned seating, extended time on assignments, modified discipline plan,
Special Education assistance, Title 1 assistance, and one-on-one teacher assistance.