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Spirit Camp

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Yupiit School District

7-12

Health

Spirit Camp

Grade

Subject

Unit Title

Best way to teach basic values and skills of the traditional Yup'ik lifestlye is through the traditional camps. (Gwitchin Native Elders)

3 Days

One-Sentence Summary

Time to Complete

Standard
A student should be able to aquire a core knowledge related to well-being.

Detailed Description
The students will be taken to a campsite and have a three day conference covering wellness program which will include elders teach about traditional way of life , values , and hunting and gathering skill. Different organizations will be invited to provide counseling to the students about wellness program.

Task Management Skill
Interpersonal: Works with others

Vocabulary

Yuuyaraq-way of life

EFG
Primary Domain

Detailed Description
The students will be taken to a campsite and have a three day conference covering wellness program which will include elders teach about traditional way of life , values , and hunting and gathering skill. Different organizations will be invited to provide counseling to the students about wellness program.

Domain Outcomes

P1. Read to Understand

P2. Complete a Mathematical Analysis

P3. Create a Map, Graph, or Chart

P4. Demonstrate Competency in World Languages

P5. Action research project with a team approach:

P6. Utilize one form of technology:

P7. Develop Creative Expression:

P8. Write a report:

P9. Make an Oral Presentation:

Partnerships

Career Investigations

Community Service Options:

Internet Questions:

Grade7-12

Subject Health

Date Created1/5/1998

Unit TitleSpirit Camp

Date Modified3/24/2000

Time to Complete3 Days

Cultural ConceptThe students will learn to live a healthy lifestyle with the help of elders and different organizations that provide services .

Outcome Area
Traditions/Family

State Standard
A student should be able to aquire a core knowledge related to well-being.

District Outcome 1:
Understand yourself and the influences which affect you.
Be able to develop a healthy personal and physical lifestyle.

District Outcome 2:

Detailed Description:
The students will be taken to a campsite and have a three day conference covering wellness program which will include elders teach about traditional way of life , values , and hunting and gathering skill. Different organizations will be invited to provide counseling to the students about wellness program.

Specific Grading Critieria:
Students will participate in group discussions.
Students will write an essay about the healthy lifestlye.
Students will learn about hunting and gathering skills.

General Grading Critieria:
> Followed specific processes

SCAN Skill
Interpersonal: Works with others

Resources
 Teacher, Aides, Elders, Organizations

Specific Grading CritieriaStudents will participate in group discussions.
Students will write an essay about the healthy lifestlye.
Students will learn about hunting and gathering skills.

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