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Local trees

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Yupiit School District

K

Science

Local trees

Grade

Subject

Unit Title

2 weeks

One-Sentence Summary

Time to Complete

Standard
A15) use science to understand and describe the local enviroment (Local Knowledge);

Detailed Description
Beginning with the seventh grade local trees will be introduced to the students. Gradually as the students move on to the next grade they will continue to learn about the local enviroment and by the 12th grade the students will know exactly the name of the tree, describe it, and will be able to tell what it can be used for. The students will learn the proper kind of wood for smoking the fish. The other kinds of trees can be used for carving and making fish trap.

Task Management Skill
Resources: Identifies, organizes, plans, and allocates resources

Vocabulary

Enrilnguaq-young willow shoots
uqvik-willow
kavirliyagaq-red-barked willow
elnguq-birch
kevraartuq-spruce
qugniilnguq-cottonwood
cuukvaguaq-alder
uqvigpik-alder
auguqsuliq-red alder
caarin-white alder
cuyaqsak-brush, small trees and bushes
mercuullugpak-high bush cranberry

EFG
Primary Domain

Detailed Description
Beginning with the seventh grade local trees will be introduced to the students. Gradually as the students move on to the next grade they will continue to learn about the local enviroment and by the 12th grade the students will know exactly the name of the tree, describe it, and will be able to tell what it can be used for. The students will learn the proper kind of wood for smoking the fish. The other kinds of trees can be used for carving and making fish trap.

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:

GradeK

SubjectScience

Date Created7/16/1998

Unit TitleLocal trees

Date Modified3/24/2000

Time to Complete2 weeks

Cultural ConceptThe students will become knowledgable of all the local trees.

Outcome Area
Traditions/Family

State Standard
A15) use science to understand and describe the local enviroment (Local Knowledge);

District Outcome 1:
Know about the local plants.

District Outcome 2:

Detailed Description:
Beginning with the seventh grade local trees will be introduced to the students. Gradually as the students move on to the next grade they will continue to learn about the local enviroment and by the 12th grade the students will know exactly the name of the tree, describe it, and will be able to tell what it can be used for. The students will learn the proper kind of wood for smoking the fish. The other kinds of trees can be used for carving and making fish trap.

Specific Grading Critieria:
Students will be graded on the their knowledge about the local trees by written and oral assessments.
Students will be graded on the written assignment.

General Grading Critieria:
> Completeness and accuracy

SCAN Skill
Resources: Identifies, organizes, plans, and allocates resources

Resources
Teacher, Aide, Elder, Resource person
Local enviroment, magazines, tree samples,

Specific Grading CritieriaStudents will be graded on the their knowledge about the local trees by written and oral assessments.
Students will be graded on the written assignment.

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