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Junior Level Activity #6
Divide the class into groups. Have each group visit the Arising
Phoenix site on the Internet where they will find many tellings
of the myth of the Phoenix. Have each group research a different
myth and summarise the information that they find under the following
headings:
COUNTRY
APPEARANCE
BEHAVIOUR
RELATION TO MAN
WHAT THE MYTH EXPLAINS
HOW THE MYTH RELATES TO TOPIC OF POLLUTION
HOW THE PHOENIX AFFECTS MAN
Have
each group record the results of its discussion on experience
chart paper so that it may be shared with the whole group. Whole
group discussion could continue exploring the question of what
the various myths have incommon. After the discussion, have the
students individually create a picture in any medium with which
they are familiar of the Phoenix of their choice. Remind students
of the various elements of design they have explored in regard
to picture making. Create a display of the students' artwork along
with a refined copy of some of their small group research.
Curriculum
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Junior Level Activity #6
1.
Use pictures and diagrams appropriately. (L. Writing: Gr. 4)
2. Produce pieces of writing using a variety of specific forms
and materials from other media. (L. Writing: Gr. 4, 5 & 6)
3. Organise information to convey a central idea. (L. Writing:
Gr. 5 & 6)
4. Use writing for various purposes and in a range of contexts.
(L. Writing: Gr. 6)
5. Solve artistic problems in their artwork, using the elements
of design specified for this grade. (A. V. Art: Gr. 4, 5 & 6)
6. Plan a work of art identifying the artistic problem and a proposed
solution. (A. V. Art: Gr. 4, 5 & 6)
7. Organise their art works to create a specific effect using
the elements of design. (A. V. Art: Gr. 4, 5 & 6)
8. Identify the most appropriate tools, materials, and techniques
for the size and scope of the work and use them correctly. (A.
V. Art: Gr. 5 & 6)
9. Describe in their plan for a work of art, how they will research
their subject matter. (A. V. Art: Gr. 6)
10. Plan investigations. (S. & T. Life Systems: Gr. 4)
11. Compile data gathered through investigation in order to record
and present results. (S. & T. Life Systems: Gr. 4)
12. Communicate the procedures and results of investigations for
specific purposes and to specific audiences.(S. & T. Life Systems:
Gr. 4)
13. Describe ways in which humans can affect the natural world.
(S & T. Life Systems: Gr. 4)
14. Read a variety of materials. (L. Reading: Gr. 4, 5 & 6)
15. Decide on a specific purpose for reading. (L. Reading: Gr.
4, 5 & 6)
16. State their own interpretation of a written work, using evidence
from the work and from their own knowledge and experience. (L.
Reading: Gr. 4, 5 & 6)
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