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:
Paragraph about the topic
Major Products:
Art piece for showcase in the library
Online class book