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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.

Joan D. Thompson Navajo Language and Culture K, 1, 2 Grades

Topic: Fire (energy)
Objectives	Cognitive To research and report To be able to take part in a large group To become familiar with the stories of fire and how it relates to the Navajo way of life To develop an awareness of fire		Affective To develop a sensitivity to fire To develop an understanding for the use of fire	Interactive To work in an effective and constructive way individually or in a small group To develop group skills To learn how to interact cooperatively
Activities to achieve objectives	Verbal-linguistic KWL- Brainstorm Presentation Reacting Discussions- significance of fire Navajo vocab relating to fire Venn Diagram comparison Webbing Prediction abilities		Logical-Mathematical Graphing Charting Comparing Problem solving	Intrapersonal Journal writing Problem solving Write poems Make a booklet of stories	Interpersonal Small groups Work with partners for experiments Brainstorming and mapping of uses, methods and reasons to clarify
	Visual-spatial Make class murals Art-painting Creak Diarama		Imagination activity Puppet show		Bodily-kinesthetic Act out story of fire, safe use of fire "dancing" skit
			Musical-rhythmic Sing songs Choral rdg.
	Art materials Manipulatives Visuals Library books Props/costumes Science materials Tape/CD player Music tape/CD TV/VCR Videotape Overhead	Preparation Science experiments Art activities Overhead transparencies			Assessment In Class: Observations Class discussions Presentations Outside of Class: Field trips Picnic
	Presentation Anticipatory set Introduce unit: Do the KWL chart Procedure: Large group presentation Cooperative groups Journal writing activities Imagination activities Research Speakers-consultants Field trip Science experiments and projects, demonstrations