The Sun and Us

CONTENTS OF CURRICULUM UNIT 21.04.07

  1. Unit Guide
  1. Introduction
  2. Demographics:  School and Student Background Information
  3. Anticipated Summative Outcome
  4. Unit Content Objectives
  5. The Unit
  6. Strategies
  7. Activities
  8. Appendix on Implementing District Standards
  9. Notes
  10. Bibliography

Our Sun: Through Scientific, Cultural, and Artistic Lenses

Tina Berry

Published September 2021

Tools for this Unit:

Bibliography

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Isaac, Elizabeth J.  Interview by Tina Berry.  One on one personal interview.  Zoom online, July 15, 2021.

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"Why the Sun and the Moon Live in the Sky - African Folktale." YouTube. May 06, 2018. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tEH6J5C3qs.

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