4OrganizeOurselves


 * 2008-2009, 2009-2010 **

Art Students will look at art that has arisen out of conflict, such as, "Selma-to-Montgomery March for Voting Rights in 1965," by James Karales, and "The Third of May," by Goya. They will also look at Latin American arpilleras that arose out of political turmoil under the Pinochet dictatorship and how the women of Chile helped tell the world of the injustice through their art.

Music There are many songs that speak to societal decision making, community life, and The world of work. This POI will also be reinforced through use of the Concepts of Cooperation, empathy, tolerance, and respectfulness and how they relate to community life.

PE-The students will show commitment as they participate in activities like running club, marathon kids, and games such as "Meteor Ball" Running club is a club in which students run for health and fitness. It provides an opportunity for commitment,accomplishing goals students set for themselves and those provided by the physical education teachers. Everyone successfully meeting the proper standards will earn a t-shirt.Marathon Kids is a community activity that promotes healthy food choices and the benefits of exercise. Games like "Meteor Ball" give students the opportunity to work as a group for a common goal. Thinking and communication is necessary to play this game and score points.

Spanish - After viewing the Heifer International video "Everyday Heroes" students will consider the civil war that resulted in a dramatic increase in orphans in Rwanda. They will look at the social, cultual and political differences at the heart of the conflict.

The students will discuss how the water wars in Spain caused by the drought have sparked much debate over the benefits versus drawbacks of the 700 existing desalination plants and suggested solutions such as the rerouting of the River Ebro.

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