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The Journeys' Cross-curricular activities provide educational activities across a variety of subject areas. Each chapter within Journeys has its own activity set which includes: Fine Arts, Literature, Mapping, Math, Native American Profiles, Science and Updates. Below you can review the activities based on subject area or use the "Browse by Chapter" on the right to view the activity sets related to a Journeys chapter. |
| Current Issues The Current Issues highlight current events in the Pacific Northwest region. The Updates are designed to encourage students to evaluate the event or situation, and then form an opinion about and a solution to the subject. |
| Fine Arts The Fine Arts lessons allow students to creatively express themselves. The segments focus on life in the pioneer days, and include a variety of modes of expression, such as Native American Art, poetry, and creative drama. |
| Interactive Science The Interactive Science application brings the Journeys' biomes to life. The Biomes highlight the physical attributes of a given area, including its wildlife, vegetation, landforms, and climate. Students are encouraged to compare the unique characteristics of one Biome against another. |
| Literature The Literature section is based on Native American legends and the integral part they played in everyday life as a way to pass history and life lessons from one generation to the next. The Literature questions are designed to enforce critical thinking skills, which include comprehension, evaluation, and reflection. |
| Mapping The Mapping activities focus on the geographic regions covered by the explorers. Activities challenge students to apply geography to interpret the past, use mapping tools and technologies, and analyze the special organization of people, places, and environments. |
| Math The Mathematics section is designed to assist students in understanding how basic mathematical skills were utilized by explorers on a daily basis as well as being applicable still in current life situations. |
| Native American Profile The Native American Profiles highlight the culture and traditions of the Native American tribes the explorers encountered in the Pacific Northwest Region. |
| Science The Biomes highlight the physical attributes of a given area, including its wildlife, vegetation, landforms, and climate. Students are encouraged to compare the unique characteristics of one Biome against another. |
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