Appendix: Implementation Of District Standards
This unit will include the Arizona State Academic Standards
English Language Art: Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening. Students receive a variety of hands-on, visual and tactile activities to aid in their comprehension. (Key Ideas and Details, 2.RL.1. Research to Build and Present Knowledge, 2.W.7)
Science: 1.E1U1.5 Earth and Space Science Standard. Students will gain an understanding that earth materials are natural resources for humans in their everyday lives. Students will learn the difference between physical change and chemical change through cooking.
Dine Character Building Standards: Students will demonstrate their understanding on the Dine language and customary practices. C.4.PO1. Students will make a native dish. Identify the uses of natural resources from our surrounding land that provides food. The Cultural Center coordinator speaks in Navajo and will read one short book to the class that’s written in the Navajo language about crops.
Math: 3.MD.A.2 Measure and estimate liquid volumes. Students will need to find the grams per cup for carbohydrates, fats and proteins. They will measure in cups and teaspoon for the final cooking project.
Post-Secondary Transition Components: this is to ensure students with an Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) receive activities towards their Transition goal in Education, Employment and Independent Living. The students will ask any of their extended family members about home recipes. This will be included in their life skill activity, cooking simple meals for themselves.
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