Curriculum

Community Apartment project Lesson Plan 

(Link to project above)

Overview/Background

The Big Idea/theme for this unit is identity within one’s community and how one interprets how they are impacted and shaped by their community. In this lesson, students will explore ideas about their communities through conversations with peers during group discussions, and will use strategies like brainstorming and mind mapping to find a unifying theme. They then will create buildings or homes using either cardboard or paper provided by the teacher to create their community. After final critiques and gallery walks, they will reflect on their work by a written reflection and a final project. This project is meant to open discussions and create a safe space about ones place in their own community and possibly in society.                                                        

Lesson Plan Visual examples

Visual Artwork Example (from a peer's lesson plan)

Self Care Journal

Overview/Background

The Big Idea/theme for this unit is "Promoting Mental Health through Self-Care." These lessons are about exploring self-care practices and their significance in maintaining mental well-being. In this lesson, students will learn about the importance of self-care in nurturing their mental health. They will create personal self-care journals to document their self-care routines, experiences, and reflections. They will reflect on their work by summarizing their self-care journeys and insights. Sharing their work will be facilitated through small group presentations, enabling peer support and feedback in a supportive classroom environment.