Al-Jawza’ Folktale
Learners are introduced to the Al-Jawza’ folktale. Learners complete a gallery walk of the thinking routine “What do you already know? What do you wonder about? What have you learned today?”
Unit:AstronomyIncludes
AlJawza constellation images (slides 1-3), AlJawza folktale, Astronomy unit vocabulary
Astronomical Instruments
Learners explore the parts and function of different astronomical tools throughout the ages.
Unit:AstronomyIncludes
Astronomical tools thinking routine slides, Astronomical tools teacher guide
Rotation of the Earth
Learners are introduced to the rotation of the Earth through a video and the thinking routine ‘see, think, wonder.’ Learners read a short informational text about the rotation of the Earth and the patterns it creates.
Unit:AstronomyIncludes
Informational text about the rotation of the Earth, Astronomy unit vocabulary, Timelapse of the sun’s movement across the sky
Data
Learners explore the concept of a pattern and practice interpreting data.
Unit:AstronomyIncludes
Data lesson slides, Video of the rotation of the Earth, Astronomy unit vocabulary
Shadows
Learners investigate the relationship between shadows, an object and a light source and begin to understand that the rotation of the Earth causes a change in length and direction of shadows.
Unit:AstronomyIncludes
Timelapse of the sun’s movement across the sky
Shadows continued
Learners observe the relationship between shadows, an object and a light source by going outside and practicing scientific behaviors. Learners practice creating data about shadows.
Unit:AstronomyIncludes
Shadow tracker, Video of shadows changing throughout the day
Revolution of the Earth
Learners will be introduced to the revolution of the Earth and investigate a new pattern the movement of the Earth creates - the seasonal appearance of stars in the night sky. The investigation takes place through a folktale and an informational text.
Unit:AstronomyIncludes
Thuraya’s folktale, Informational text about the Earth’s revolution, Astronomy unit vocabulary, Video of the Earth revolving
Constellation Tour
Learners will investigate the seasonal appearance of stars in the night sky using movement and storytelling.
Unit:AstronomyIncludes
Well bucket constellation, Pictures of Seasonal Stars, Constellation tour student roles, Constellation tour script
The House of Wisdom
Learners will watch a short video on astronomy in the medieval Islamic empire and investigate the special contributions of Islamic astronomers.
Unit:AstronomyIncludes
Informational text on medieval Islamic science, هارون الرشيد وابنه المأمون.. زمن بغداد الذهبي, بيت الحكمة تأليف بدور القاسمي, مريم وتنين الشمس
Are Maps Always Truthful?
Learners understand that maps can be inaccurate and explore artists who work to capture the true spirit of a place when maps fail us.
Unit:Geographies of HomeIncludes
Lesson slides
Preparing for Interviews
Learners reflect about their relationship with favorite family recipes and brainstorm questions they would like to ask a family member about food or recipes. This is preparation for a family interview.
Unit:Food & StoriesIncludes
Mentor texts: ways I can tell my family’s story, أكلنا من
What do seeds need?
Learners read the mentor text, بذور by نور الهدى محمد and understand the things that seeds need to grow into healthy plants through a hands-on planting activity.
Collection:Arabic Language Arts Mentor Text LessonsIncludes
"What does a seed need?" anchor chart
Comparing and Contrasting Character Traits
Learners read ماما بنت صفي and discuss character traits that Abeer possesses. Learners then compare and contrast character traits, behaviors, and identities between Abeer and themselves.
Collection:Arabic Language Arts Mentor Text LessonsIncludes
Abeer character traits, Abeer and me
Jerusalem's Hidden Gate
Learners read بوابة القدس الخفية by ابتسام بركات and practice memory activism, remembering our histories in order to safeguard places, peoples, and cultures threatened by erasure. After learning about the past, learners will better understand what is happening at the present through exploring what people and organizations are working to fight against occupation.
Collection:Arabic Language Arts Mentor Text LessonsIncludes
Palestinian Archive photographs, Palestine organizations, Observation tool, Let’s document our family history and share it | لنتشارك التاريخ العائلي ونوثقه
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