The Ohana Classroom/School: An Ecocentric Solarpunk Vision for Healing Children and Planet

 The Ohana Classroom/School: An Ecocentric Vision for Healing Children and Planet

"In Hawaiian culture, ohana means family - not just blood family, but the family we choose, the community that holds us. At The Ohana School, we extend this understanding to include all of Earth's living systems as our family, creating an educational environment where children learn to see themselves as caretakers of the planetary ohana."

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Core Philosophy: Ecocentric Education for Soul Healing

The Ohana School operates from a fundamental shift in worldview - from anthropocentric (human-centered) to ecocentric (Earth-centered) education. We recognize that healing the planet begins with healing the souls of children who have been disconnected from the natural world that is their birthright.

The Crisis We Address

Children today carry unprecedented burdens:

• Climate anxiety and eco-grief over environmental destruction
• Digital overwhelm and nature-deficit disorder
• Social isolation and community fragmentation
• Academic pressure that disconnects learning from meaning
• Feelings of powerlessness in the face of global challenges

Our Healing Response

The Ohana School creates sacred learning spaces where:

• Children reconnect with their natural rhythms and the Earth's cycles
• Learning emerges from wonder, curiosity, and direct experience
• Technology serves life rather than dominating it
• Community bonds heal isolation and build resilience
• Students discover their gifts and their power to create positive change

The Three Teachers Integration

First Teacher: The Caring Adults

Educators, parents, and caregivers trained in:

• Montessori Philosophy: Following the child's natural development and interests
• Waldorf Wisdom: Understanding developmental stages and the importance of imagination
• Reggio Emilia Approach: Seeing children as capable researchers and artists
• Indigenous Pedagogies: Learning from eco-based educational traditions
• Trauma-Informed Practices: Creating safety for all children to heal and grow

Second Teacher: The Learning Community

• Multi-age Ohana/Family Groups: 6th graders as mentors and teachers
• Circle Practices: Daily community meetings using restorative justice principles
• Collaborative Projects: Learning through shared creation and problem-solving
• Peer Teaching Systems: Students discovering their gifts through teaching others
• Conflict Resolution: Building emotional intelligence resilience, and communication skills

Third Teacher: The Living Environment

Drawing from Reggio Emilia's aesthetic principles, every space at The Ohana School is carefully designed to:

• Invite Wonder: Natural materials, living plants, and artistic beauty throughout
• Provoke Questions: Discovery corners with shells, stones, seeds, and scientific instruments
• Document Learning: Children's work displayed as living testimony to their growth
• Connect to Nature: Seamless transitions between indoor and outdoor spaces
• Honor Sacred: Quiet spaces for reflection, meditation, and spiritual connection

Ecocentric Curriculum Framework: 6th Grade as Community Leaders

The Four Seasons Learning Cycle

AUTUMN: Gathering Wisdom (September-November)

Theme: "We Are Part of the Web of Life"

The Watershed Keepers Project (Integrated Unit)

• Montessori Math Exploration: Students use golden bead materials to understand scale - from droplets to watersheds, developing concrete understanding of volume, area, and proportion
• Hands-On Discovery: Creating topographical maps with clay, measuring rainfall with handmade instruments, testing water quality with natural indicators
• 6th Grade Leadership: Teaching 2nd graders to read rain gauges using Montessori color-coded number rods
• Technology Integration: Solar-powered weather stations feeding data to student-created apps that track patterns
• Arizona Standards: Covering ratios, proportions, earth systems, and human geography through lived experience

The Soil Sanctuary Project

• Montessori Approach: Using practical life activities - composting, grinding coffee, preparing soil amendments - to understand chemical processes
• Self-Discovery: Each child discovers their connection to decomposition cycles through maintaining personal worm bins
• 6th Grade Teaching: Leading kindergarteners through sensorial exploration of different soil textures using Montessori materials
• Sacred Space Creation: Building meditation gardens where children can connect with earth energy
• Standards Integration: Covering ecosystems, chemical reactions, and data analysis through meaningful work

The Energy Harvest Celebration

• Waldorf-Style Project: Multi-week journey culminating in a harvest festival where solar ovens cook community feast
• Collaborative Construction: Students work in mixed-age teams to build various renewable energy devices
• Reggio Documentation: Creating beautiful portfolios that show the learning journey from question to creation
• Community Sharing: Families and neighbors invited to see innovations and share traditional ecological knowledge

WINTER: Deep Reflection (December-February)

Theme: "Rest, Restoration, and Inner Wisdom"

The Biodiversity Guardians Circle

• Contemplative Science: Students spend extended periods in silent observation of winter ecosystems
• Montessori Classification: Using hands-on materials to understand taxonomic relationships
• 6th Grade Mentoring: Teaching 1st graders animal classification through movement games and storytelling
• Technology as Tool: Using apps to identify species and connect with global citizen science projects
• Artistic Expression: Creating field guides with scientific accuracy and artistic beauty

The Restoration Researchers Project

• Problem-Based Learning: Students identify damaged areas on campus and research restoration techniques
• Mathematical Modeling: Using Montessori materials to understand growth rates, population dynamics, and ecological succession
• Community Partnership: Working with local indigenous groups to learn traditional restoration practices
• Digital Storytelling: Creating multimedia presentations that honor both scientific and traditional knowledge

SPRING: Regenerative Action (March-May)

Theme: "We Are the Healers of the Future"

The Climate Solutions Lab

• Engineering Design: Students prototype carbon sequestration projects using natural materials
• Advanced Mathematics: Calculating carbon footprints and reduction scenarios using concrete Montessori materials before moving to abstract concepts
• 6th Grade Leadership: Facilitating school-wide climate action committees with all grade levels
• Global Connections: Video conferences with student climate activists worldwide
• Policy Engagement: Presenting solutions to city council and school board

The Future Visionaries Exhibition

• Capstone Projects: Each student creates an innovation addressing a real environmental challenge
• Montessori Independence: Students largely self-direct their learning, with teachers as guides
• Waldorf Artistry: Projects must demonstrate both scientific rigor and artistic beauty
• Community Celebration: Public exhibition where students teach community members about their solutions
• Legacy Building: 6th graders create resource libraries for future students

SUMMER: Community Service (June-August)

Theme: "Giving Back to Our Ohana"

The Mentorship Immersion

• 6th graders spend mornings teaching younger children using Montessori methods
• Afternoons devoted to advanced environmental projects with high school mentors
• Quarterly camping trips to develop a relationship with wild places
• Service projects in local community gardens and restoration sites

The Healing Environment: Sacred Space Design

The Heart Circle

Central gathering space with natural amphitheater seating carved into a hillside, surrounded by native plants and a small water feature. Used for:

• Morning community meetings
• Storytelling and sharing circles
• Conflict resolution and healing practices
• Seasonal celebrations and ceremonies

The Discovery Gardens

Multiple themed garden spaces designed as outdoor classrooms:

• Sensory Garden: Herbs and flowers for touch, smell, and taste exploration
• Butterfly Garden: Native plants supporting complete life cycles
• Medicine Garden: Traditional healing plants with elder community members as teachers
• Food Forest: Permaculture system providing food and ecological lessons
• Rain Garden: Natural water filtration demonstration

The Maker Studios

Indoor-outdoor flexible spaces with:

• Natural Materials Workshop: Wood, clay, fiber, stone for artistic creation
• Science Laboratory: Simple tools and natural specimens for investigation
• Technology Integration Zone: Solar-powered computers and environmental monitoring equipment
• Quiet Retreat Spaces: Cozy nooks with soft lighting for reading and reflection

The Community Kitchen

Teaching kitchen using food from school gardens:

• Daily bread baking and meal preparation
• Traditional food processing techniques
• Cultural food traditions from student families
• Nutrition education through hands-on cooking

Montessori Mathematics in Nature

Concrete to Abstract Progression

• Golden Beads in Gardens: Understanding place value through seed counting and plant spacing
• Fraction Circles in Cooking: Learning fractions through recipe modification and food sharing
• Geometric Solids in Nature: Finding mathematical shapes in pinecones, crystals, and cellular structures
• Measurement Materials Outdoors: Using Montessori measuring tools to design garden beds and building projects
• Stamp Game

Self-Directed Mathematical Discovery

• Students choose mathematical investigations based on personal interests
• Multi-sensory materials available throughout outdoor spaces
• Peer tutoring using Montessori three-period lessons
• Real-world problem solving through environmental projects

Waldorf-Inspired Collaborative Learning

Rhythmic Learning Cycles

• Daily Rhythms: Morning circle, main lesson, artistic activity, outdoor exploration, reflection
• Weekly Rhythms: Different subjects emphasized on different days
• Seasonal Rhythms: Curriculum following natural cycles and cultural celebrations
• Annual Rhythms: Multi-year projects building complexity and depth

Artistic Integration

• All learning includes artistic expression - drawing, painting, music, drama
• Handwork projects using traditional techniques and natural materials
• Storytelling as vehicle for conveying scientific and mathematical concepts
• Performance and celebration as culmination of learning blocks

Reggio Emilia Documentation and Environment

Learning Made Visible

• Photography: Daily documentation of children's discoveries and questions
• Learning Stories: Narrative accounts of individual and group learning journeys
• Project Panels: Beautiful displays showing evolution of investigations
• Portfolio Conferences: Children presenting their learning to families and community

Aesthetic Environment

• Natural Light: Large windows and skylights in all spaces
• Living Elements: Plants, water features, and natural materials throughout
• Children's Work Honored: Beautiful display of student creations as decoration
• Mirrors and Reflection: Spaces for children to see themselves as learners
• Transparency: Glass walls allowing visual connection between spaces

Technology as Life-Supporting Tool

Biomimetic Technology Integration

• Solar Technology: Panels designed to move like sunflowers
• Water Filtration: Systems modeled on wetland ecosystems
• Communication Networks: Learning from fungal networks and bee communication
• Energy Storage: Understanding how plants store energy in roots and seeds

Digital Wellness Practices

• Screen-Free Mornings: First half of each day focused on direct experience
• Purposeful Use: Technology only when it enhances rather than replaces natural learning
• Creation Over Consumption: Students as producers rather than consumers of digital content
• Global Connection: Using technology to connect with other young environmentalists worldwide

Community Healing and Engagement

Family Partnership

• Parent Education: Monthly workshops on ecocentric living and child development
• Family Projects: Take-home activities extending school learning to home environments
• Skill Sharing: Parents and community members teaching traditional skills
• Home Visits: Teachers connecting with children in their family contexts

Community Service Learning

• Elder Partnerships: Regular connection with senior community members for wisdom sharing
• Community Gardens: Students helping maintain neighborhood food production
• Restoration Projects: Participating in local habitat restoration efforts
• Advocacy Training: Learning to speak up for environmental protection

Global Ohana Network

• Sister Schools: Partnerships with schools practicing similar ecocentric education
• Cultural Exchange: Learning from indigenous communities worldwide
• Climate Action Network: Student-led connections across continents
• Wisdom Keepers: Regular visits from environmental leaders and activists

Assessment: Honoring the Whole Child

Holistic Documentation

• Observation-Based: Teachers as careful observers of children's development
• Self-Assessment: Children reflecting on their own learning and growth
• Peer Assessment: Students recognizing each other's contributions and growth
• Portfolio-Based: Collections of work showing growth over time
• Narrative Reports: Rich descriptions rather than letter grades

Standards Integration

• Natural Alignment: Projects designed to meet multiple standards simultaneously
• Depth Over Coverage: Fewer topics explored with greater depth and connection
• Real-World Application: Standards met through meaningful, purposeful work
• Individual Pacing: Children progressing at their own developmental readiness

Professional Development: Growing Ecocentric Educators

Teacher as Whole Being

• Personal Healing Work: Addressing teachers' own nature-deficit and trauma
• Spiritual Development: Connecting with personal sense of purpose and calling
• Environmental Education: Deep study of ecological systems and environmental challenges
• Cultural Competency: Understanding diverse relationships with land and nature

Collaborative Learning Community

• Peer Mentoring: Experienced teachers supporting newcomers
• Action Research: Teachers investigating their own practice
• Study Groups: Regular professional reading and discussion
• Retreat and Renewal: Seasonal retreats for reflection and planning

Implementation: Growing the Ohana

Phase 1: Seed Planting (Year 1)

• Core Team Formation: Gathering committed educators and families
• Site Preparation: Designing and beginning construction of learning environments
• Community Building: Establishing partnerships with local organizations
• Pilot Programs: Small-scale testing of curriculum approaches

Phase 2: Root Growing (Year 2-3)

• Full Program Launch: Opening with multi-age family groups
• Documentation System: Establishing assessment and communication practices
• Teacher Development: Ongoing training and support systems
• Community Expansion: Growing family and community involvement

Phase 3: Branching Out (Year 4-5)

• Network Building: Connecting with other ecocentric schools
• Research Documentation: Studying outcomes and sharing findings
• Replication Support: Helping other communities start similar programs
• Policy Advocacy: Working for educational policy changes

Measuring Success: Beyond Test Scores

Child Wellbeing Indicators

• Emotional Regulation: Children's ability to self-soothe and manage big feelings
• Social Connection: Quality of peer relationships and community bonds
• Environmental Identity: Sense of self as part of natural world
• Creative Expression: Confidence in artistic and innovative thinking
• Academic Joy: Love of learning and intrinsic motivation

Ecological Impact Measures

• Campus Biodiversity: Increasing species diversity on school grounds
• Carbon Footprint: Reduction in school's environmental impact
• Water Conservation: Efficient use and recycling of water resources
• Waste Reduction: Composting, recycling, and waste elimination practices
• Community Influence: Families adopting sustainable practices at home

Community Healing Outcomes

• Family Engagement: Increased participation in school and community life
• Intergenerational Connection: Stronger bonds between young and old community members
• Cultural Preservation: Maintenance and celebration of traditional ecological knowledge
• Civic Participation: Students and families engaging in environmental advocacy
• Economic Development: Local businesses adopting sustainable practices

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Vision Statement

The Ohana School exists to heal the ancient wound of separation - between children and nature, between learning and life, between individual and community, between humans and the more-than-human world. Through ecocentric education that honors the wisdom of Montessori, Waldorf, and Reggio Emilia approaches, we create sacred learning environments where children remember their true identity as Earth's caretakers and discover their unique gifts for planetary healing.

In our school, every child experiences themselves as beloved, capable, and connected. Every family finds community and support. Every teacher discovers renewed purpose and joy. Every day offers opportunities for wonder, discovery, and meaningful contribution to the healing of our world.

This is education as it was meant to be - not preparation for life, but life itself, lived in harmony with natural rhythms, grounded in love for Earth and all beings, reaching toward a future where children and planet can thrive together.

The Ohana School represents more than educational innovation - it is a return to humanity's original instructions for living in reciprocal relationship with Earth, adapted for our current times and urgent needs. Here, we remember that we are not separate from nature, but nature itself, coming to consciousness and choosing to create beauty, justice, and sustainability for generations yet to come.

Solarpunk 6th Grade Integrated Curriculum: Thematic Units & Sky School Capstone

Framework Philosophy

This curriculum integrates Montessori self-directed learning, Reggio Emilia project-based exploration, and Waldorf holistic development through collaborative Kagan structures. Students work in cooperative learning groups with choice-driven "Genius Hour" menus, positioning teachers as guides facilitating discovery rather than direct instructors.

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Unit 1: Biosphere Architects

Duration: 6-8 weeks

Core Question

How can we design living systems that heal both human communities and natural ecosystems?

Solarpunk Connections

• Biomimicry in urban design
• Green architecture and living buildings
• Community food systems and vertical farming
• Symbiotic relationships between technology and nature

Integrated Standards Focus

Science: Ecosystems and interactions, photosynthesis, food webs Math: Area, volume, ratios, data analysis from ecosystem monitoring ELA: Research and argument writing, scientific vocabulary, documentary creation Social Studies: Human-environment interaction, sustainable communities

Learning Menu Options

Students choose from collaborative project clusters:

🌱 Living Building Designers

• Design and build school garden systems using permaculture principles
• Calculate water usage, soil volume, and harvest yields
• Write proposals for campus sustainability improvements
• Research indigenous agricultural practices

🏙️ Urban Ecosystem Planners

• Create scale models of solarpunk cities with integrated green spaces
• Analyze population density and resource distribution
• Interview community leaders about local environmental challenges
• Design solutions for urban heat islands

🔬 Biomimicry Researchers

• Study natural systems and apply principles to human problems
• Document findings through scientific illustration and writing
• Test prototypes inspired by natural designs
• Present findings to younger students

Kagan Cooperative Structures

• Think-Pair-Share: Ecosystem observation and hypothesis formation
• Jigsaw: Each student becomes expert on one biome, teaches others
• Numbered Heads Together: Problem-solving for sustainable design challenges
• Round Robin: Brainstorming solutions for environmental issues

Assessment Portfolio

• Collaborative design prototypes
• Scientific observation journals
• Peer teaching presentations
• Reflection essays on human-nature relationships

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Unit 2: Energy Stewards

Duration: 6-8 weeks

Core Question

How can we harness Earth's renewable energy sources to power thriving communities?

Solarpunk Connections

• Solar, wind, and hydroelectric systems
• Energy storage and smart grids
• Community energy cooperatives
• Reducing consumption through design

Integrated Standards Focus

Science: Energy transformations, renewable vs. non-renewable resources, engineering design process Math: Calculating energy output, graphing consumption patterns, budgeting energy costs ELA: Technical writing, persuasive essays, interviewing energy professionals Social Studies: Economic systems, resource distribution, environmental justice

Learning Menu Options

☀️ Solar Solution Engineers

• Build and test solar cookers, chargers, and water heaters
• Calculate energy output and efficiency rates
• Map optimal solar panel placement around school
• Create cost-benefit analyses for solar installations

💨 Wind Power Innovators

• Design and test wind turbine prototypes
• Collect and analyze local wind data
• Research wind patterns using weather technology
• Propose wind energy solutions for rural communities

💧 Hydroelectric Investigators

• Build water wheel generators and test variables
• Study local watershed and dam systems
• Interview water resource managers
• Design micro-hydro systems for small communities

⚡ Energy Efficiency Auditors

• Conduct energy audits of school and home spaces
• Create conservation action plans
• Monitor and graph energy usage over time
• Design awareness campaigns for energy reduction

Kagan Cooperative Structures

• Team-Pair-Solo: Engineering design challenges
• Corners: Choose renewable energy source to advocate for
• Gallery Walk: Showcase energy solution prototypes
• Sage-N-Scribe: One student calculates while others coach

Assessment Portfolio

• Working prototypes with testing data
• Energy audit reports and improvement plans
• Persuasive presentations on renewable energy adoption
• Mathematical analysis of energy systems

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Unit 3: Community Weavers

Duration: 6-8 weeks

Core Question

How do we build resilient communities where every person can contribute their gifts while caring for each other and the Earth?

Solarpunk Connections

• Cooperative economics and mutual aid
• Participatory democracy and consensus building
• Cultural celebration and artistic expression
• Intergenerational knowledge sharing

Integrated Standards Focus

Social Studies: Government systems, economic principles, cultural diversity, civic participation ELA: Storytelling, interviewing, proposal writing, multimedia presentations Math: Statistics from community surveys, budgeting for projects, population demographics Science: Social science research methods, data collection and analysis

Learning Menu Options

🤝 Mutual Aid Organizers

• Research historical and current mutual aid networks
• Design community support systems for local challenges
• Create resource-sharing networks within school
• Interview community organizers and activists

🎨 Cultural Bridge Builders

• Document community stories through oral history projects
• Organize multicultural celebration events
• Create art installations reflecting community values
• Partner with local artists and cultural organizations

🗳️ Democratic Innovators

• Simulate various decision-making processes (consensus, ranked choice voting)
• Design more inclusive student government systems
• Research participatory budgeting for school improvements
• Host community forums on local issues

💰 Cooperative Economy Researchers

• Study local credit unions, cooperatives, and social enterprises
• Create business plans for student-run cooperative ventures
• Analyze economic inequality and propose solutions
• Design alternative currency systems for school community

Kagan Cooperative Structures

• Talking Chips: Ensure equal participation in community discussions
• Three-Step Interview: Practice active listening and story collection
• Team Statements: Reach consensus on community values and goals
• Simultaneous Round Table: Collaborative planning and organizing

Assessment Portfolio

• Community research reports with primary source interviews
• Collaborative event planning and execution
• Artistic expressions of community vision
• Civic action proposals with implementation plans

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Unit 4: Sky Island Ecologists

Duration: 4-6 weeks leading to Sky School

Core Question

How do unique ecosystems like Arizona's sky islands teach us about resilience, adaptation, and interconnection?

Solarpunk Connections

• Biodiversity conservation and restoration
• Climate adaptation strategies
• Indigenous ecological knowledge
• Citizen science and community monitoring

Integrated Standards Focus

Science: Biodiversity, climate zones, adaptation, field research methods Math: Elevation calculations, species population data, graphing climate variables ELA: Field journals, scientific writing, nature poetry, research reports Social Studies: Indigenous perspectives, land use history, conservation policy

Pre-Sky School Preparation Menu

🏔️ Elevation Zone Specialists

• Research how altitude affects temperature, precipitation, and species
• Create elevation profile maps of Mount Lemmon
• Study how plants and animals adapt to different zones
• Prepare field guides for Sky School expedition

🌟 Astronomy Preparers

• Learn constellation identification and celestial navigation
• Study light pollution effects on urban vs. mountain viewing
• Practice using telescopes and star charts
• Research indigenous astronomical knowledge

🔬 Field Research Planners

• Design observational studies for Mount Lemmon ecosystems
• Practice data collection techniques and scientific drawing
• Create field notebooks with hypothesis templates
• Learn proper specimen collection and documentation

🌿 Indigenous Knowledge Researchers

• Study traditional ecological knowledge of regional tribes
• Research ethnobotany of sky island plants
• Learn about sustainable resource management practices
• Explore connections between culture and conservation

Kagan Cooperative Structures

• Rally Coach: Partners coach each other in species identification
• Quiz-Quiz-Trade: Trading cards with sky island facts and species
• Find Someone Who: Scavenger hunt for astronomical and ecological knowledge
• Mix-Pair-Share: Random partnerships for field observation practice

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Sky School Capstone Experience

3-day residential program at UA Mount Lemmon

Integration with Curriculum Units

The Sky School experience serves as the culminating demonstration of learning across all four thematic units:

Day 1: Biosphere Observation

• Small group field research with UA graduate students
• Apply Unit 1 ecosystem knowledge to sky island environments
• Conduct collaborative research projects on biodiversity patterns
• Document findings in field journals

Day 2: Energy and Adaptation

• Study how organisms and systems adapt to mountain conditions
• Connect renewable energy concepts to natural energy flows
• Investigate water and nutrient cycling in different elevation zones
• Test hypotheses developed during Unit 4 preparation

Day 3: Community Science & Stellar Connections

• Participate in citizen science data collection for ongoing research
• Experience collaborative learning with peers from other schools
• Nighttime astronomy session connecting to Unit 3 community themes
• Reflection and synthesis of all curriculum connections

Post-Sky School Integration

Weeks 1-2 After Return:

• Collaborative analysis of collected field data
• Creation of multimedia presentations combining science, art, and storytelling
• Peer teaching to other grade levels about sky island discoveries
• Connection to ongoing UA research through web resources and datasets

Ongoing Connections:

• Quarterly virtual meetings with UA graduate student mentors
• Participation in citizen science monitoring projects
• Development of school-based conservation action plans
• Integration of findings into future curriculum units

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Genius Hour Menu System

Weekly Choice Structure

Students select from rotating menu options each week, working in self-selected collaborative groups:

Monday Menu: Wonder Questions

• Generate research questions connecting curriculum to personal interests
• Form investigation teams around shared curiosities
• Plan research approaches using scientific methods

Wednesday Menu: Creation Stations

• Art and design projects expressing learning
• Engineering challenges and prototype building
• Digital storytelling and multimedia creation
• Performance and presentation preparation

Friday Menu: Community Connections

• Interview community experts and activists
• Plan service learning projects
• Design solutions for local environmental challenges
• Peer teaching and knowledge sharing

Teacher as Guide Role

Teachers rotate through groups as:

• Resource Connector: Linking students to materials, experts, and opportunities
• Question Facilitator: Helping students refine inquiries and deepen thinking
• Process Coach: Supporting collaborative skills and project management
• Learning Documenter: Helping students reflect on and showcase their growth

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Assessment Philosophy

Portfolio-Based Documentation

Rather than traditional tests, students maintain collaborative portfolios including:

• Research and investigation documentation
• Creative expressions of learning
• Peer collaboration reflections
• Community connection artifacts
• Personal growth narratives

Peer and Self-Assessment

Students regularly engage in:

• Peer feedback using structured protocols
• Self-reflection on learning goals and processes
• Group assessment of collaborative effectiveness
• Community presentation of learning journeys

Standards Integration Tracking

Teachers document standards mastery through:

• Observation notes during collaborative work
• Analysis of student artifacts and projects
• Documentation of peer teaching moments
• Integration across disciplinary boundaries

This curriculum transforms traditional subject divisions into interconnected learning experiences, preparing students to think systemically about environmental and social challenges while developing the collaborative skills essential for creating more just and sustainable communities.