Ojibwe Language

INSTRUCTOR: RANDY GRESHYCK
SUBJECT AREA: SOCIAL STUDIES

This is meant to be an introduction to the Ojibwe Language and is meant to be part one of a yearlong class in Ojibwe. Students will start by learning basic Ojibwe phrases and how to read and write double-vowel Ojibwe. Students will also work on being able to ask and answer everyday questions in Ojibwe and learn how to introduce themselves in Ojibwe through a basic speech.

Drum Group & Pow Wow Culture

INSTRUCTOR: RANDY GRESHYCK
SUBJECT AREA: SOCIAL STUDIES

This is a two segment class. In the first segment students will learn more about the powwow culture. They will watch videos, read articles, hear from different speakers, while learning more about why things happen the way they do at powwows and the teachings and stories behind different elements of powwows. In the other segment, students will be given the opportunity to learn what it means to be part of a drum group and learn songs and teachings behind songs. If opportunity arises students will also be able to make their own drum and sticks.

World Geography

INSTRUCTOR: RANDY GRESHYCK
SUBJECT AREA: SOCIAL STUDIES

This course is dedicated to a study of the world around us. The class starts with an introduction to geography, in which students will learn the five themes of geography, the features that define the earth, the climate patterns of the earth, how to study peoples and cultures of the earth and how to use various geographic tools.

Native American History Pre-Contact – 1783

INSTRUCTOR: RANDY GRESHYCK
SUBJECT AREA: SOCIAL STUDIES

This is the 1st part of the year long class. In this class we will look at the history of the American continents through four different eras.
1) Its originally peopling thousands of years ago to the evolution of cultures.
2) The rise of civilizations and empires in Meso-America and South America.
3) The “Age of Discovery and Exploration” from an Indigenous perspective.
4) The battle for North America between the French and English ultimately going into the formation of the United States.

On The Job Training

Students may earn elective credit while working. In order to qualify for this course, students must have proof of employment. OJT is supervised by Program Manager, Ronald Buckanaga. Please contact him directly if you would like to sign up.

Vocabulary & Word Games

In this course students will learn and work together with new words from real life and school subjects daily. We will play indvidual and group word games to reinforce our expanding vocabulary.

This course meets the Minnesota State Standard:

Word Recognition, Analysis and Fluency

Vocabulary Expansion: The student will apply a variety of strategies such as using a dictionary, understanding context clues, and applying knowledge of roots, prefixes and suffixes to expand their vocabulary and use new words in writing.

Speaking and Listening: The student will demonstrate understanding and communicate effectively through listening and speaking.

Creative Writing & Art

In this course we will read and experiment with a wide variety of artistic genres such as poetry, stories, lyrics, cartoons, graphic novels, drawing, painting, sculpting, collages, drama, and satire.

This course will meet the Minnesota State Standard:

Literature: The student will evaluate the impact of an author's decisions regarding word choice, point of view, style and literary and artistic elements.