Explanation
"Inquiry into the ways in which we discover and express ideas, feelings, nature, culture, beliefs and values; the ways in which we reflect on, extend and enjoy our creativity; our appreciation of the aesthetic."
What Students Will Do
Students will explore different ways to tell stories. We will learn about story telling from home and abroad including dramatic expression in Japan, dance in the United States, folk tales in China, sand art in Israel, and more. Students will write, verbalize, photograph, and dance out expressions to communicate their beliefs, ideas, and feelings.
State Standards Specifically Addressed
9. Uses language to express thoughts and needs
10a. Engages in conversation
19b. Writes to convey meaning
23. Demonstrates knowledge of patterns
33-36. Explores visual, dramatic, movement, and visual arts
10a. Engages in conversation
19b. Writes to convey meaning
23. Demonstrates knowledge of patterns
33-36. Explores visual, dramatic, movement, and visual arts
Learner Profiles Specifically Addressed
Communicator: Encouraged to express ideas in many ways
Risk-Taker: Willing to share ideas publicly with others and be open to critique
Risk-Taker: Willing to share ideas publicly with others and be open to critique