River Wild Curriculum Guide for “ Citizens of the 21 st C ” Sedona Red Rock High School Developed by Kathryn Granchelli, Joe Durrer Aaron Howard, Kyle Goklish Northern Arizona University Interns Developed by Kathryn Granchelli, Joe Durrer Aaron Howard, Kyle Goklish Northern Arizona University Interns 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 2 Karyl Goldsmith’s Rm.

River Wild  18 week course  Offered to senior students at Sedona Red Rock High School  students  18 week course  Offered to senior students at Sedona Red Rock High School  students

Course Goals  To Build Life Skills:  Teamwork  Reliability  Goal Setting  Decision Making  Critical Thinking  To Explore:  As Learners  As Thinkers

Content Areas  Art /Ceramic Design  Science  Health  Physical Education  Social Studies  Art /Ceramic Design  Science  Health  Physical Education  Social Studies

General Objectives  Our Goal is to reach students on the three domains of learning  Affective Domain:  Enjoys helping others.  Cognitive Domain:  Applies concepts and principles to new situations.  Psychomotor Domain:  Performs task as demonstrated.  Our Goal is to reach students on the three domains of learning  Affective Domain:  Enjoys helping others.  Cognitive Domain:  Applies concepts and principles to new situations.  Psychomotor Domain:  Performs task as demonstrated.

Course Overview

UNIT 1: Weeks 1-4 “External Landscape”: The external landscape takes into consideration the environment around our students UNIT 1: Weeks 1-4 “External Landscape”: The external landscape takes into consideration the environment around our students Art/ Ceramic Design *Primitive techniques: coil, pinch and slab built work *Research of primitive cultures for surface design, describe, analyze, interpret Social Studies *The Obstacles of Exploration Science *The atmosphere: moisture clouds and precipitation *Air pressure and wind *Weather patterns and severe storms Health * Diseases * Environmental Effects of Health Physical Education * Water Sports

UNIT 2: Weeks 5-8 “Internal Landscape”: This unit focuses on our students and what makes them unique? Art/ Ceramic Design o Discuss the scientific method as one of inquiry, consisting of asking questions, problem solving, making plans, experimenting with forms, using different designs, documenting ideas, and evaluating results. o Investigate the geology of clay, rocks, and minerals; the process of mining, and examine the chemistry of glazes. o Calculate glaze formulas and learn about the chemistry of glazes. Social Studies o Exploring Cultures Research your culture and family history Culture presentation Science o Minerals o Rocks o The Earth’s resources Health o Stress/ first Aide Physical Education o Yoga/ Cardiovascular Fitness

UNIT 3: Weeks 9-12 “ Source of Power ” : In this unit the student will discover what empowers them to positively impact the world around them.

UNIT 4: Weeks “ Pick Your Course ” : This unit explores thoughts, events and situations that influence our students ’ decision making to help them navigate their course through life.

Service Learning Backpacking trip with Grand Canyon Trust.  Removal of non- native plants  Reflection  Environmental contribution Backpacking trip with Grand Canyon Trust.  Removal of non- native plants  Reflection  Environmental contribution

Exhibition Learning  Colorado River Trip  Presentations  Reflection  Colorado River Trip  Presentations  Reflection

We challenge you to join the adventure!