The Navajo Language and Culture Curriculum encompasses the teachings
of the values, way of life, respect, and the attempt to keep the balance
of harmony In every Navajo's mental and physical well being. To accomplish
this way of thought one needs to practice the Navajo Philosophy of life,
spirituality and education. The Navajo language and culture are interrelated.
The language is relevant to the daily way of life.
The Navajo studies should be kinship, clans, food, clothing, shelters,
written history, oral history, government, celebrations, ceremonies, economics,
environment, and language.
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Topic: Fire (energy)
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| Objectives |
Cognitive
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To research and report
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To be able to take part in a large group
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To become familiar with the stories of fire and how it relates to the
Navajo way of life
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To develop an awareness of fire
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Affective
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To develop a sensitivity to fire
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To develop an understanding for the use of fire
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Interactive
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To work in an effective and constructive way individually or in a small
group
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To develop group skills
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To learn how to interact cooperatively
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| Activities to achieve
objectives |
Verbal-linguistic
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KWL- Brainstorm
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Presentation
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Reacting
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Discussions- significance of fire
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Navajo vocab relating to fire
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Venn Diagram comparison
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Webbing
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Prediction abilities
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Logical-Mathematical
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Graphing
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Charting
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Comparing
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Problem solving
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Intrapersonal
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Journal writing
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Problem solving
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Write poems
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Make a booklet of stories
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Interpersonal
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Small groups
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Work with partners for experiments
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Brainstorming and mapping of uses, methods and reasons to clarify
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Visual-spatial
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Make class murals
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Art-painting
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Creak Diarama
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Imagination activity
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Bodily-kinesthetic
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Act out story of fire, safe use of fire "dancing" skit
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Musical-rhythmic
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Art materials
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Manipulatives
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Visuals
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Library books
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Props/costumes
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Science materials
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Tape/CD player
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Music tape/CD
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TV/VCR
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Videotape
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Overhead
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Preparation
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Science experiments
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Art activities
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Overhead transparencies
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Assessment
In Class:
Observations
Class discussions
Presentations
Outside of Class:
Field trips
Picnic |
Presentation
Anticipatory set
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Introduce unit: Do the KWL chart
Procedure:
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Large group presentation
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Cooperative groups
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Journal writing activities
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Imagination activities
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Research
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Speakers-consultants
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Field trip
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Science experiments and projects, demonstrations
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