Q1: Illumination Station
Students develop an understanding of the sources, properties and characteristics of energy along with the relationship between energy transfer and the human body.
Self Portrait: View Lesson
Contrasting Lines: View Lesson
Moon and Sun: View Lesson
Q2: Plant Nursery
Students develop an understanding of the flow of energy in a system beginning with the Sun to and among organisms. They also understand that plants and animals (including humans) have specialized internal and external structures and can respond to stimuli to increase survival.
Maple Leaf Art: View Lesson
The Tiny Seed (2 day project): View Lesson
Cyanotype Solar Drawing: View Lesson
Q3: Desert Lab
Students develop an understanding of how the Sun provides light and energy for Earth systems.
Desert Landscape-Ed Mell: View Lesson
Cactus Flower- Georgia O’Keefe: View Lesson
Stencil Landscape- Sushe Felix: View Lesson
Q4: Arizona Highways
Students will study Arizona within an integrated approach considering the following: The contributions of various cultural/ethnic groups including the 22 Indian Nations that reside in Arizona; Economic, political, and geographic elements; Structure of the state/local governments; Roles and responsibilities as citizens of Arizona.
Native American Pottery: View Lesson
Arizona Collage: View Lesson
Desert Sunset: View Lesson