Navigators
Navigators Sample Week:
Monday:
History: Read Turtle Island Chapter 3 and respond via Google Classroom form.
Literature: Read Children of the Longhouse Chapters 3-4 and complete the vocabulary and character activities in Google Classroom.
Writing/Grammar: Complete the Personal Narrative Word Choice activity (started in class on Thursday!)
Science: Read The Earth Science Book p20-33 and respond via the Vocabulary City games linked in Google Classroom.
Tuesday:
Live Class! (10:00-12:00)
History and Literature: Iroquiois government; indigenous folktales and mythological characters; cultural adaptation and evolution
Writing: 5 senses activity; sense based memory assignment
Grammar: Adjectives and Adverbs in Children of the Longhouse selections
Science: Types of rock game
Wednesday:
History: Read Turtle Island Chapter 4 and respond via Google Classroom form.
Literature: Read Children of the Longhouse Chapters 5-6 and complete the vocabulary and setting activities in Google Classroom.
Writing: Personal Narrative Sensory Details assignment
Science: Lab #2: Rock Investigation
Thursday:
Live Class! (10:00-12:00)
History/Literature: American Indian Museum trip prep, exchange of ideas (Iriquois trade network's cultural effects), "stranger in a strange land" activity
Writing/Grammar: Transition words challenge
Science: Convection lab introduction
Friday:
FIELD TRIP! American Indian Museum in Washington, CT. Wigwam Escape Room and class.
Navigators (Grades 5-8)
Our middle group of students is going places! These tweens and young teens learn to take responsibility for their own educational journey as they slowly transition into more formal learning. Extra help with study skills, organization, and other executive functioning tasks gives students the tools they need to be successful while time spent building social skills and self-awareness helps each individual navigate what can be tricky transitional years. In this iteration of our curriculum cycle, Navigators begin to delve deeper into history, literature, science, and philosophy, honing their critical thinking skills and developing a powerful personal voice in written and oral responses.
Many of our students at this level are "reluctant" writers and/or readers. Often they have had less than stellar experiences with school in the past. Our goal at Metanoia is to grant these learners ownership of their education and hopefully encourage them to fall in love with books and learning in the process! Along the way, we celebrate successes and brainstorm solutions to roadblocks as a supportive, accepting community. New skills are broken into small pieces and scaffolded into major successes. For students who are already thriving, the degree of personal choice and freedom offered at Metanoia allows lots of independent exploration and chances to share individual passions and expertise.
Live Classes: Tuesday/Thursday 10:00-12:00
Learner Time Commitment: 2-4 hours/day
Parent Time Commitment: ~ 1 hour/day
$200/month includes:
4 hours of live online classes/week
Acces to Books, Curriculum, and Assignments
Instructor Feedback
Grading Upon Request
Invitation to Monthly Field Trips
Social and Extracurricular Activities
Personal Educational Planning and Guidance
Community Parties, Events, and Ceremonies
FALL 2023 BOOK LIST:
Turtle Island by Eldon Yellowhorn and Kathy Lowinger
History Smashers: Columbus and the Taino People by Kate Messner
History Smashers: The Mayflower by Kate Messner
Children of the Longhouse by Joseph Bruchac
Skeleton Man by Joseph Bruchac
The Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare
Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare
Witches: The Absolutely True Tale of Disaster in Salem by Rosalyn Schanzer
The Earth Science Book for Kids by Dan Lynch
Earth Science Coloring Book by Morgan Lea Saied
