Cycle of Studies Year 1
FOUNDATIONS: Government, documents, DNA/genetics, House of the Scorpion, trips to City Hall, Courthouse, genetics lab, build plant container, brain development and needs of the adolescent.
CONNECTIONS: Native Americans, Colonies, Plants, novel, myths and legends, Cincinnati nature center, connections project, writing own myths legends and fables and presenting them.
CHANGES: Revolution, chemistry, Louisiana Purchase, visit chemistry lab, novel, element mini project, American Revolution research project
JOURNEYS: Camp, Human tendencies, Astronomy, after the Revolution (War of 1812, Annexation of Texas, War w/ Mexico, Seneca Falls, Civil War, Lottery Rose, visit to Freedom Center, Cincinnati Observatory, Constellation project, presentation of butterfly journey, Community service