AZ Uncovered:

An Alphabet Exploration

Project Overview

Driving Question:

What hidden stories and wonders can we uncover about Arizona through an alphabet project?

Summary:

Students become explorers of their own state, uncovering Arizona’s hidden gems, historical heroes, and natural wonders to create an A-Z showcase of its rich heritage. Through research, writing, and art, they will bring to life the diverse landscapes, cultures, and stories that make Arizona unique.

Competencies:

Reading

  • R1: Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it.

  • R2: Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development.

  • R3: Analyze how and why individuals, events, and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text.

Writing:

  • W1: Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.

  • W2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas.

  • W3: Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events.

Speaking and Listening:

  • SL1: Prepare for and participate effectively in a range of conversations and collaborations.

  • SL2: Integrate and evaluate information presented in diverse media and formats.

  • SL3: Evaluate a speaker's point of view, reasoning, and use of evidence and rhetoric.

Language:

  • L1: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage.

  • L2: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling.

  • L3: Apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts.

Minor Products:

  1. Paragraph about the topic

Major Products:

  1. Art piece for showcase in the library

  2. Online class book