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 * 2008-2009, 2009-2010 **

Art To connect with their learning at Outdoor School (living off the land), students will explore how native, aboriginal peoples from around the world have used natural materials from the earth to create art. Some examples include bark painting, rock art, pottery, sand paintings. Students will also explore how dyes for fabric art/weaving were derived from natural materials.

Music There are many songs that speak to: Communities and the relationships within and between, Access to equal opportunities, And especially:  peace and conflict resolution. Lyrical content of songs reflects the language of the times and culture.  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 run laps in p.e. to promote the benefits of cardiovascular activity. The students will view a real heart and brain to focus on the idea of good choices such as proper nutrition and exercise. The focus will be that good choices one makes to benefit the heart also benefits the brain and vice versa. Through games and activities, the students will continuously work on conflict resolution and be reminded communication has two parts: telling and listening.

Spanish The students will look at some of the reasons behind the recent dramatic increase in the destruction of one of Spain's most precious and nonrenewable resources - its coastline.

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