2OrganizeOurselves


 * 2008-2009, 2009-2010 **

Art Students will explore the ways in which //artists// influence economies, roles of the artist in a community, and careers in art. They will examine ways in which advertisement influences consumers and how an effective product design increases appeal for the consumer to purchase one product over another. Students will learn the principles of "ad design" that artists use when creating effective advertisements.

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 focus on respect, enthusiasm, and comitment in P.E. during the units of jump rope skills, four square, and hand-ball.

Spanish - 09-10: Students will view the video "Everyday Heroes", which is about how the organization called Heifer International has made a difference in three communities: one in China, one in Rwanda and one in Peru. In each situation a child is interviewed about how H.I.'s donation of an animal has impacted the community. Students will consider why work is important. They will also look specifically at the Peruvian community with respect to the alpaca herds and how their wool goes from the animal to the finished products that they sell to earn money.

08-09: With the Spotlight on Spain, we will look at the number one Spanish export to the US and the number one Spanish import from the US.

Library - Students listen to __One Hen: How One Small Loan Made a Big Difference__ and discuss how one person can make a difference, and how the community benefits when this young boy gets a loan, saves, and spends the money to make his business grow.