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 * 2008-2009, 2009-2010 **

Art- Students will research an historical figure or event of their choice to add to the cross-disciplinary timeline. The person could be in any field (art, social justice, technology, medicine, government, etc.), during anytime period, from anywhere across the world. Students will share their research and place it on the timeline. Students will also look at people who have used art to expose social injustices, such as Dorothea Lange, the Guerilla Girls, Chilean Arpillera artists, etc.

Music- There are many songs that speak to Personal histories, and especially: Homes and journeys. We sing many songs that tell stories of historic events and journeys and have been passed down through the generations. The style of the music reflects the culture and the time period in which it was created. Lyrical content reflects the language of the times and culture. Political and social issues also influence the writing of songs which can serve as anthems for a group of people; giving a musical voice to a particular time and place. 09-10 //Examples:// Aaron Copland's //Lincoln Portrait//; Martin Luther King songs; Mozart's //Magic Flute//; composers; The Battlefield Band; Irish and Scottish influences on American music; The Beatles- back in popularity with the release of Beatles Rock Band

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Spanish- 09-10: After viewing the video "Everyday Heroes", students will consider how the Heifer International Organization has changed the 3 communites presented. They will consider how people past and present have influenced these communities and how the children interviewed have been influenced by their social and historical settings.

08-09: One of the ways that people past and present make a difference is through inventions. We will look at some well-known inventions credited to Spain, as well as some lifestyle "inventions" that originated in Spain.

Library- Students explore a new online research resource, EBSCO Kids Search, for their biography research projects. We look at MLK as an example before the students start their independent research. Students are reminded about other resources to use for their projects, including NetTrekker and the online and print encyclopedias. Students learn the first steps to cite their sources. Students come to the library for individual help as needed.