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Unit Name Fellow Unit Index Topic Grade Suggestion
Astronomical Patterns in Novels of Frank Waters, N. Scott Momaday, and Leslie Marmon Silko Martha Bedeaux English/ Language Arts 9-12
Research, Myth, and Memory Jennifer Murphy English/ Language Arts 9-12
Architecture in the Southwest; How We Relate To It and How It Affects Us Anita Forte Communication Skills,
Practical Arts		 9-12
Values and Vision: Contrasting Historical Building Types in Two Different Geographical Locations Susan Coley Leonard Humanities 8
Re-examining the "Desperate Country" and the "Desperate City": A Look at the Parallels Between 19th Century Environmental and Transcendental Thought and Human Impact on the Albuquerque Region Sheri Jett English,
Language Arts		 9-12
Household Water Resource Management in the Albuquerque, New Mexico Region Tom Mace English,
Water Environment,
Communication Skills
 9-10,
9-10,
9-10
The Water Dance: Using Science and Poetry to Investigate and Interpret the Water Cycle Vickie Warr English,
Language Arts		 6-8
The Traditions, Culture and Family of New Mexico Frank Angel Social Studies,
English		 6-8,
6-8
Synopsis of Political Systems of New Mexico: An Authentic Middle School Portrayal Susan K. Callaway Humanities,
Social Studies		 7-8
7-8
How do people make change? Writing bills for the New Mexico Legislature 8th grade Humanities Curriculum Hadar Dubowsky Humanities 8
An interdisciplinary unit for middle school students Charles Kappus Language Arts,
Social Studies		 6-8,
6-8
The Atomic Bomb: How It Was Built, Why It Was Used, and How It Changed The World Charles Kappus Language Arts,
Social Studies,
Humanities		 7,8
7,8
7,8
Relationship of Atomic America to Native America Pam Simpson Social Studies
Language Arts		 6-8,
6-8
Sifting Through the Ashes: A Multi-Media Inquiry into the People and Events That Led to the Development Of Atomic America Vickie Warr Language Arts,
Social Studies		 8
8
A Short Story of Decision-Making Martha D. Bedeaux Language Arts 9-12
Combining Literature and Economic Theory as a Tool for Teaching Behaviorally and Emotionally Disturbed Students Better Decision Making Skills Jana Burdick Language Arts 8
Economic Theory and Media Literacy Sara T. Cook Language Arts,
Social Studies,
Health		 6-8,
7-9,
6-9
The Actor Process: Using Effective Decision-Making to Develop Characters Debi Kierst Drama,
English		 Any,
Any
Human Decision-Making: Rationale for Our Reasoning Judith A. Mast Language Arts,
Social Studies,
Contemporary Issues		 7, 8;
7, 8;
9
Smart Money Decisions Stanley P. Yukon Math,
Literature		 8
8
"I am New Mexican:" A Celebration of New Mexico Culture Elizabeth Rivera NM History,
Language Arts
 7
7-12
An Exploration of Hispanic and Native American Culture through Literature Thomas Sloan Language Arts,
Social Studies		 6-8,
6-8
Links to the Natural World within Hispanic and Native American Literature Shelly Thornton Language Arts 7
A River Runs Through It: Rio de Vida Ragina C. Moyers Language Arts,
 6-8,
6-8
Cultural Perspectives on the Environment in Selected 20th Century Poems Beth H. Stewart Language Arts,
English		 8, 9;
8, 9
Contamination Why Protect Nature? Judy Stewart Vidal English 11
Sand and Snow: Native and Non-Native Storytelling in the American Southwest and the Far North Ellen Swango Language Arts,
Social Studies,
English		 6-8;
6-8;
9-12
"That Ain’t No Wilderness, That’s My Backyard!": Connecting Students with the Natural, Built, and Human Environments Patricia Tarry-Stevens English 8-10
Cultural Awareness Through Environmental Awareness: The Community Clara Katie Williams English,
Language Arts		 6-8,
6-8
Contribution to the U. S. Constitution Sean Callan Language Arts,
Social Studies		 9-12,
9-12
Realizing Our Inalienable Rights Through Literacy and Citizenship Linda Ortega English,
Language Arts		 9-12,
9-12
United States; T.R.I.C.K.Y.: Teenage Reality, Ideals, Citizenship, Keepsakes, and You JaNelle T. Cordova Language Arts,
Literature,
Social Studies		 4-7;
4-7;
4-7
Teaching the Concept of Equality Through Literature Donna McBroom Language Arts,
Literature,
English		 8,
8,
9
The United States of America’s Long Journey: The Concept of Equality in America from 1619-1863 Roxanne V. Pacheco Social Studies,
Language Arts		 7-10,
7-10
American Justice and Student Rights Glenda J. Thompson English,
Government,
US History		 11,
12,
11
Environmental Contributors to Asthma Why Can’t I Breathe? Mary E. Deaguero Language Arts,
Literature,
Health,
Science		 6,
6,
7,
6
The Gifted and Talented of Benjamin Harrison Middle School: South Valley, New Mexico Ragina Moyers Language Arts
Gifted		 6-8,
6-8
Might Versus Right: An Ancient Greek Guide to Moral Dilemmas David Baldwin English 9, 10
You Can Take it With You: Meaningful Integration of Mythology in the High School Twice Exceptional Classroom Allen Appel Language Arts 9-12
Your Heroic Journey Emily Bayer Language Arts,
Literature		 6-9,
6-9
A Ninth Grade Reading of The Odyssey Anya Cornelius English 9
Archetypical Explorations of Self-Discovery in Hesiod, Homer, and Sophocles David M. Gutierrez Language Arts,
Literature		 8,
8
Teaching Greek Myths: A Way To Understand Hero Archetypes Donna McBroom Language Arts,
Literature,
English		 6,8;
6,8;
9,10
How Are Greek Gods and Goddesses Viewed in Today’s Popular Culture? Erica Pacheco Language Arts,
Social Studies		 6,
6
History and Mythology Mary Anne Polster Social Studies,
Language Arts		 6-12,
9-12
Holding out for a Hero Susannah Ross English 9-10
The Greek Roots of Our Western Literary Canon Glenda Thompson English 12
Mythology: Gods, Heroes, and Universal Themes Shelly Thornton Language Arts,
Social Studies		 6-7,
6
Hero Journey: Not a Trip to Subway Donna Whitcomb English 9
Science and Technology: Catalysts for Change in Society Marie C. Anstine Mult- Disciplinary 6-8
Genes: The Write Stuff: Integrating Genetics and the Eighth Grade Writing Curriculum Vickie Warr Language Arts 8
Empowering Adolescents to be Smart Consumers of Information: Advertisements and News Claudia Allen Language Arts,
Gifted 		6-8;
6-8
Literacy through Creativity for Social Empowerment: A Critical Media Literacy Unit Grounded in the Work of Paulo Friere Jessica C. Baca Language Arts,
Social Studies,
Media		 5-12,
5-12,
5-12
Teaching Basic Concepts of Mass Communication with the Brain in Mind: An "Enriched" Approach to Introducing Media Literacy at the Middle Level Tina DiChiara Language Arts,
Literature,
Communication Skills		 6-10,
6-10,
6-10
Introducing Media Literacy to Middle School Students by Conducting a Classroom Media Campaign Charles Kappus Language Arts 6-8
Rage Against the Machine: Media and Youth,Cultures of Violence David Salmon Ornelas Jr. Language Arts,
Social Studies		 7-12,
7-12
Media Literacy: Awareness and Analysis Camille Vigil Language Arts 6-8
Media Messages, Tactics, and Their Effect on Youth Angie Wanke English,
Media		 9-12,
9-12
The Search for Humanity—Connecting Physics and the Arts in an American Humanities Class Debi Kierst

 

 Humanities,
History		 11, 12;
11,12
Spirit of the Rio Grande: Protecting Our River Marlene Wensits Brown English,
Social Studies		 9-12,
9-12
A Sense of Place: Defining and Personalizing the Affective Dimension of History, Culture, and Bioregionalism in American Literature Sheri Jett American Literature 11
The Spirit of the Rio Grande: The History, Culture, and Environment Del Bosque Shirley Vigil Language Arts 9
Tradition vs. Change: The South Valley in the 21st Century Mathew J. Kanapilly English 11, 12
Juvenile Justice Julie Bartlett Humanities,
Social Studies,
Government		 6-8
6-8,
9-12
Teaching Corrective Reading to Learning-Disabled Adolescents Jan England Reading,
Special Ed		 6-8,
6-8
Using Folk Tales, Parables and Socratic Seminars
To Create a Thoughtful Community In the Classroom		 Rose Fehr Special Education, Language Arts, Social Studies 6-8,
6-8,
6-8
Juvenile Delinquency in the U.S.: Deconstructing the Recipe Linda D. Ortega English,
Social Studies,
Communication Skills		 9-12;
11,12;
10
When the Good go Bad: Why Jueveniles Become Delinquent Stanley P. Yukon Literature 9

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