The connection between English and Earth Science is easily accesible. The possibilities of connecting the literature to other disciplines are only limited by the imaginationof the teacher. Present the text material related to the seven major climate regions. Prepare students for the projects by assigning journal entries and providing classroom discussion on the major themes of each story, speech and poem. Entire group field trip to visit Native American ruin sites at Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado.
Groups present skits to elementary school classes.
Be able to pick out geographical influences within literature. Be able to interpret literature and reflect independent thoughts through writing. For students with reading skills below grade levels, audio cassettes of the literature can be provided. For students with physical handicaps, written work can be computer-processed or work can be submitted on an audio cassette for evaluation. For gifted students, additional projects and reading selections could be provided.