Class Schedules

Atwood

PDC's

COLLEGE FOR LIVING CLASSES WILL BE TAUGHT

MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY

FROM 9:00 A.M. TO 2:45 P.M.

WE OFFER A BREAK FROM 10:00 TO 10:15 A.M.

LUNCH IS FROM 11:45 A.M. TO 12:30 P.M.

WE CONTINUE TO OFFER COMMUNITY CLASS AS THEY BECOME AVAILABLE

THERE ARE TWO ART CLASSES AT PRESENT BEING OFFERED
Millie Fisher at Millie's Art Studio on Monday and Wednesday mornings
from 10:00 to 11:30 A.M.

Julie Britton's Art Class held in the PDC Community Room on Wednesday mornings at 10:15 to 11:45 A.M.

BIRDS and BLOOMS/GARDENING
CLASS DESCRIPTION: If you love to get dirty and love to see things grow this class is for you! Students in this class will experience the whole process of gardening. We will design our own garden area, select out own plants, care for it from start to finish. Once harvested, we will learn about a variety of ways of what to do with our plants. this could include being sold, cooked or entered into the local county fair. Lab experiences will include presentations from two local garden centers. Further exciting happenings will include the development of a bird sanctuary to entice birds to visit us.

HEALTH & SAFETY
CLASS DESCRIPTION: This is one of the required classes to be taken every three years. It is designed to teach basic skills and knowledge necessary to identify potentially harmful situations, and to be able to treat common injuries, illnesses, and to respond in emergency situations.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION
CLASS DESCRIPTION: this class will provide fun and recreation. It will include a variety of activities such as, teaching principles of hygiene, nutrition, and general physical care. We will be studying the importance of proper diet, exercise and taking care of yourself. Videos and lab experiences will be used to enhance the learning. So come along with me as we enjoy learning new games, sports, and keeping fit.

COMMUNITY INTERACTIONS CLASS
CLASS DESCRIPTION: In this class the individuals will be involved in the community. We will learn about different clubs, groups, boards and organizations in Rawlins County. Some class members may want to join some of these groups as they learn more about them. We hope to build relationships with the youth and older members of our community and everyone in between. Come join the class for nonstop activities and learning about our community.

LANGUAGE ARTS
CLASS DESCRIPTION: In this class we will brush up on our reading skills and develop a Prairie Developmental Center Newsletter. Sight words will be taught every day to further improve our reading skills. Also games will be incorporated to make the learning fun. On a rotating basis, one person will read to another person in the class out of a book they have chosen at the end of each class.

BIBLE STORIES
CLASS DESCRIPTION: The stories of the Bible are enjoyed by everyone, so come join us on an exciting adventure of the old stories out of the old and new testament.

WORLD CULTURES & CULTURAL DIVERSITIES
CLASS DESCRIPTION: We will continue this semester in our adventure to travel back in time to see how man lived long ago all over the world. We will take a closer look at the Cultural Diversities, and how we are different from each other in our cultures.

THE 1970's and 1980's
CLASS DESCRIPTION: Come take a trip through the 1970's and 1980"s remembering important people, events, entertainment, sports, technology and lifestyles.

ABUSE PREVENTION FOR MEN
CLASS DESCRIPTION: This is one of the required classes to be taken every three years. The class teaches a decision making process regarding sexual abuse prevention. The class will be covering the recognition of body parts, proper terminology, self empowerment and ways to say "NO".

DAILY COMPREHENSION/HOLIDAY'S
CLASS DESCRIPTION: In this class we will be using a set of books that offer a different nonfiction (true) story for each day of the month. The stories that will be chosen, will be of particular significance to the date. These are high interest low vocabulary stories that are followed by hands-on activities. The stories are designed to improve overall reading comprehension while focusing on specific skills. So, if you want to see what happens on you "birthday" then come join us.
We will also have fun learning about the Holiday's and Traditions that will occur during this semester. We will be learning about different origins and the history of each holiday as they occur. We will be creating crafts which our decorations will be displayed around the center.
Join us as we learn about many holiday's through out the world!

AGING WELL
CLASS DESCRIPTION: This class is for those of us who are approaching retirement age. We will be learning and exploring different ways to enjoy our leisure time. We will be doing activities such as puzzles, playing games, reading the newspaper, books, and making crafts. We will take outings to the museum, library, and to the store or donut shop for a cup of coffee. We will plan a short trip or two out of town to visit other museums or craft fairs.

UNITED STATES HISTORY
CLASS DESCRIPTION: The individuals in this class will be learning the history of our country. They will learn about our Founding Fathers, wars our country has been involved, including the race for space, and who our next President might be. We will watch historical movies as we go along. Come join the fun in learning about our country.

NATIONAL PARKS
CLASS DESCRIPTION: In this class we will be using our Reader's Digest books and National Parks Service official web site to learn about where the parks are, and to see how beautiful they are. We will be exploring what National Park is the closest to our location, and plan a visit to this park.

SCIENCE AND INSECTS
CLASS DESCRIPTION: this class is a favorite of persons served. This semester, we will order Painted Lady Butterfly Larva, perform experiments with the caterpillars, watch them grow, and turn into lovely butterflies. when they all hatch, we will release the butterflies outside. Come join the fun while learning about other insects, and doing other fun science activities and experiments.

Colby

College for Living

Summer Schedule

Classes to begin
May 19, 2008

Monday Classes

Time	Staff 1	Staff 2	Staff 3
9:00-9:30	Greg	Walking	Multicultural learning
9:30-10:00		Taekwondo
10:00 -10:30	Library	Amazing Facts	Greg
10:30-11:30	Daily Activities	Greg	No para
11:30-12:30	Lunch	Lunch	Lunch
12:30-1:30	Greg	Games and Fun Activities	Restorative Aid
1:30-2:15	Food Pyramid	Americans with Disabilities	Greg/RA
2:15-2:30	Break	Break	Break
2:30-3:30	Phonics Fun	Greg	Music

Tuesday Classes

Time	Staff 1	Staff 2	Staff 3
9:00-10:00	Greg	Movies	The 50's
10:00 -10:30	Current Events	Crafts	Greg
10:30-11:30	Daily Activities	Greg	No Para
11:30-12:30	Lunch	Lunch	Lunch
12:30-1:30	Greg	History	Sign Language and Communciaton Skills
1:30-2:15	Nature and Bird Watching	Mini Mysteries	Greg
2:15-2:30	Break	Break	Break
2:30-3:30	Internet Music	Greg	Maps and Geography

Wednesday Classes

Time	Staff 1	Staff 2	Staff 3
9:00-10:00	Greg	Walking	Black Beauty
10:00 -10:30	Coffee Shop	World Records	Greg
10:30-11:30	Basic Academics	Greg	No Para
11:30-12:30	Lunch	Lunch	Lunch
12:30-1:30	Greg	Self-Advocacy	Math, Money and Budgets
1:30-2:15	Famous Actors and Musicians	Art Therapy	Greg
2:15-2:30	Break	Break	Break
2:30-3:30	Research and Exploring	Greg	Dance

Thursday Classes

Time	Staff 1	Staff 2	Staff 3
9:00-10:00	Greg	Country music and Entertainment	Folktales
10:00 -10:30	Farmers Cafe	Tongue Twisters	Greg
10:30-11:30	Daily Activities	Greg	No para
11:30-12:30	Lunch	Lunch	Lunch
12:30-1:00	Greg	Sports	Who will be President and other current events
1:00-1:30		Swimming at Colby Public Pool
1:30-2:15	Skills for building relationships with Carol Rahn		Greg
2:15-2:30	Break	Break	Break
2:30-3:30	Reading is Fun	Greg	Photography and Newsletter

Friday Classes

Time	Staff 1	Staff 2	Staff 3
9:00-10:00	Greg	Walking	Domestic Skills
10:00 -10:30	Multicultural Mini Units	Everyday Heros	Greg
10:30-11:30	Daily Activities	Greg	No Para
11:30-12:30	Lunch	Lunch	Lunch
12:30-1:00	Greg	Horses	Computer
1:00-1:15	Transportation to Colby Bowl	Transportation to Colby Bowl	Transportation to Colby Bowl
1:15-2:30	Bowling	Bowling	Bowling
2:30-3:15	Lummi Sticks	Greg	Inspirational Stories
3:15-3:30	Social Time	Greg	Social Time

Monday
9:00-10:00

Walking
We will be warming up with a few exercises and then be walking at the Community Building or in the community. We will return to the center and take a moment to rest and talk about the miles we have walked. We hope to visit with different community members during this activity.

Taekwondo
A community instructor will be teaching this class. The instructor is a Second Degree Black Belt. She will be instructing you in learning the Yellow Belt form.

Multicultural Learning
The best way to understand and appreciate another culture is by meeting its people, eating its food, listening to its music, and by creating its arts and crafts. This class will look at the many different cultures and traditions around the world and in the United States and Canada.

10:00-10:30
Library
Join the residents of Thomas County at the Pioneer Memorial Library. During this class you can check out books and magazines, or read local and national newspapers. Join us as we catch up on current events at the library.

Amazing Facts
How high and fast does a flock of geese fly? You cannot see it, taste it or smell it; what is it? Does a sweet potato belong to the morning glory family? Find out a few amazing facts in the class.

10:30-11:30
Daily Activities
During this class, we will be covering a variety of topics to be determined by individuals in the class. Join us as we discuss a new and different topic just for the day.

12:30-1:30
Games and Fun Activities
Many of these activities and games will be open-ended, encouraging you to think independently and to make choices. You have something worthwhile to contribute to this class!

Restorative Aid
This class will help you maintain your strength and flexibility using individualized programs.

1:30-2:15
Food Pyramid
This class will be a overview of top nutritional concerns. Tips will guide you and reinforce key nutritional concepts using the Pyramid Cafe curriculum.

American's with Disabilities
During this class, we will be reading stories of Americans with disabilities who have overcome many obstacles.

2:30-3:30
Phonics Fun
This unit of study will focus on introducing you to clue words for the sound of each letter. Basic phonics flash cards will make this a fun learning experience.

Music
This unit will explore the world of sound...covering the history, varieties of music, musical instruments, and many other related musical topics. Enjoy listening and learn to appreciate a wide range of musical genre.

Tuesday
9:00-10:00

Movies
Enjoy a movie that you pick out during this class. Learn some exciting things about movies and have a great time!

The 50's
Join us as we examine the political, economic, social, cultural, scientific and technology advances in the 1950's. See who made history in the 50's!

10:00-10:30
Current Events
Learn more about current affairs in our community, state, and throughout the world. This class will help you learn more about current events. Explore differing opinions and make up your mind about how you feel about issues of our day.

Crafts
A wide variety of craft items will be completed during this class. Paper, wood, and ceramic items are just a few of the mediums that will be used during this class. Take home some unique crafts and learn more about hobbies.

10:30-11:30
Daily Activities
During this class, we will be covering a variety of topics to be determined by individuals in the class. Join us as we discuss a new and different topic just for the day.

12:30-1:30
Sign Language and Communication Skills
Work together to build better communication skills. This class will help you develop good conversation skills. Take time to study some basic concepts in the art of communication. Learn more sign language, use your communication device more effectively, and become the communicator you would like to be.

History
An effective and appealing way to make history come alive! Join us as we learn about people and events that shaped our nation.

1:30-2:15
Nature and Bird Watching
See birds first hand as we take nature walks. Each member of the class will fill out a journal to document what they have seen.

Mini Mysteries
Come put your detective skills to work. You will be asked to analyze the situation and predict the outcomes. The class may sharpen skills by playing a game of clue.

2:30-3:30
Internet Music
Listen and enjoy the music from the internet during this class. Learn to navigate the computer to find the music that you enjoy. Learn about different musicians, their life, and their type of music.

Maps and Geography
Learn to interpret map legends, keys, symbols and scales, so you can travel across the United States. Identify cities, boundaries, rivers, capitols, and landmarks in all 50 States.

Wednesday

9:00-10:00
Walking
We will be warming up with a few exercises and then be walking at the Community Building or in the community. We will return to the center and take a moment to rest and talk about the miles we have walked. We hope to visit with different community members during this activity.

Black Beauty
Enjoy the famous story of a horse named Black Beauty!

10:00-10:30
World Records
This unit will check out the Guinness Book of World Records. Other discussion will include records set at the Olympic in 2008.

Coffee Shop
Join the community in this time at the coffee shop. Visit with community members during this time at a local coffee shop.

10:30-11:30
Basic Academics
This class will be a refresher of those basic skills. Reading, writing and math will be topics during this time of study. These basic academic topics are sure to improve your skills with math, reading, and writing.

12:30-1:30
Self Advocacy
This class will evaluate the strengths and needs of each individual. It will explore the concept of advocacy, teach the verbal and nonverbal language of advocacy, show concrete examples of advocacy, and will teach individuals to work together as a team to achieve a goal. This unit will teach lessons that are largely dependent on individuals choice, abilities, and learning styles. This will be a class to learn to gain independence and self-determination without infringing on the rights and privileges of others.

Math, Money and Budgets
Learn basic math and money skills. Some of these include counting, identifying coins, addition and subtraction, and learning to set up a budget.

1:30-2:15
Famous Actors and Musicians
Do you enjoy reading, watching, listening and learning about famous people? If you do, join us in our tour of famous stars!

Art Therapy
The community instructor in this community class will provide basic drawing skills and craft projects during this time.

2:30-3:30
Research and Exploring
Using the computer to research and explore different topics will be the key focus of this class. We will be having fun traveling from place to place via internet while learning about different exciting topics.

Dance
Explore and learn many different dance steps that are sure to have you up on your feet and moving!

Thursday
9:00-10:00
Country Music and Entertainment
Listen, learn, and sing along with different artists of country music. You will learn about a different musician/artist each week.

Folktales
Various fables and folktales will be the topic during this unit. Fables from around the world will make this an exciting class to discover some history of the world.

10:00-10:30
Tongue Twisters
Sally sells seashells down by the sea shore. It is sure to be fun and a lot of laughs!

Farmer's Cafe
Visit with community members at the Prairie Senior Living Complex. Talk with new and old friends over coffee, tea, and a homemade cinnamon roll. Our focus will be on using appropriate social skills during this time.

10:30-11:30
Daily Activities
During this class, we will be covering a variety of topics to be determined by individuals in the class. Join us as we discuss a new and different topic just for the day.

12:30-1:30
Sports
Are you interested in sports? We will be covering current news articles about sports, discussing teams and individual players, and playing some of the games during this class. If you enjoy sports, this could be a great class to participate in!

Who Will Be President and Other Current Events
Who will be our next President? During this class will be discussing issues about Presidential candidates that will help us in making a choice on who to vote for in the November elections. Other current event issues will be brought up in this class.

1:00-2:15
Swimming
Join us as we swim at the Colby Public Pool this summer!

1:30-2:15
Skills for Building Relationships
The Colby Presbyterian Church pastor will be instructing this class.

2:30-3:30

Photography and Newsletter
During this class we will be making a newsletter for the DSNWK website. Join us as we produce a newsletter to share with others.

Reading is Fun
Come read short stories by traditional novelists that empower the question where we are going and why we are here.

Friday

12:30-1:15
Horses
Learn more about horses! A community instructor will be sharing her love of horses with participates in this class.

Computers
Take this time to work on the computer independently or with assistance. Enjoy the many aspects of computer learning.

1:15-2:30
Bowling
Set the pins up! If you enjoy an exciting game of bowling, this could be the class for you. Enjoy learning more about the game and improve your average.

2:30-3:15
Inspirational Stories
Listen to stories that are sure to move you to action. Gain insight into many interesting topics.

Lummi Sticks
Enjoy music with this fun hands-on activity that is sure to have you keeping the rhythm.

3:15-3:30
Social Skills
Work on communication skills with others in a relaxed setting.

Hays

Level 200 Schedule

	Staff 1	Staff 2	Staff 3
8:00 - 8:30	Planning / Meeting	Planning / Meeting	Planning / Meeting
8:30 - 9:15	Activity for the Ages	Activity for the Ages	Activity for the Ages
9:15 - 10:00	Aquariums	Basic Gardening
10:00 - 10:15	Individual Served Break	Individual Served Break	Individual Served Break
10:15 - 11:15	Keeping Memories alive MWF Adopt a platoon TTH	World of Senses
11:15 - 11:45	Supervise Lunch	Staff Lunch	Staff Lunch
11:45 - 12:15	Staff Lunch	Supervise Lunch	Supervise Lunch
12:15 - 1:15	Computing.com	Job Seeking Skills
1:15 - 2:15	Health & Safety	World of Science
2:15 - 2:30	Individuals Served Break	Individuals Served Break	Individuals Served Break
2:30 - 3:30	Planning Period	People of the World	Circle of Friends
3:30 - 4:30	Activities Class	Planning Period	Activities Class

Level 300 Schedule

	Staff 1	Staff 2	Staff 3
8:00 - 8:30	Planning / Meeting	Planning / Meeting	Planning / Meeting
8:30 - 9:15	Planning Period	Activities for the ages	Activities for the ages
9:15 - 10:15	Floating	Nature and Environment	Basic Gardening
10:15 - 10:30	Individuals Served Break	Individuals Served Break	Individuals Served Break
10:30 - 11:30	CompUSA	Planning Period	Viquarium
11:30 - 12:30	Job Seeking Skills	Listen to the Music	Planning Period
12:30 - 1:00	Superise Lunch	Staff Lunch	Staff Lunch
1:00 - 1:30	Staff Lunch	Supervise Lunch	Supervise Lunch
1:30 - 2:30	Exploration Center	Keeping Memories Alive MWF Adopt a platoon TTH	Around the World
2:30 - 2:45	Individuals Served Break	Individuals Served Break	Individuals Served Break
2:45 - 3:45	Circle of Friends	Sexual Abuse Prevention (Men)	Newsletter
3:45 - 4:30	Activities Class	Activities Class	Activities Class

Current Community Classes

	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
8:00 - 8:30
8:30 - 9:15
9:15 - 10:15		Walking		Walking
10:15 - 10:30
10:30 - 11:30
11:30 - 12:30
12:30 - 1:00
1:00 - 1:30
1:30 - 2:30	Center for Health Improvement	Hair Care	Center for Health Improvement	Hair Care	Center for Health Improvement
2:30 - 3:30		Afternoon Social	3:00 Bowling	Afternoon Social
3:30 - 3:45
3:45 - 4:30

Level 300 Class Descriptions & Assessment Questions

CompUSA
Class Description: Students will attempt to find e-mail pals from other sites within the agency. Learning how to set up e-mail accounts, play computer games, turning the computer on and off, surfing the internet and internet safety will be some of the areas that will be covered during this semester. Taught by Debi

Lesson Plan Objective 1-Basic computer uses
Assessment Question 1-What is a computer used for?
Assessment Question 2-What's the difference between a desktop and a laptop?

Lesson Plan Objective 2-Basic computer knowledge
Assessment Question 1-How do you properly turn off a computer?
Assessment Question 2-What is a mouse?

Lesson Plan Objective 3-Care of computers
Assessment Question 1-Why is it important to take proper care of your computer?
Assessment Question 2-What is virus protection?

Lesson Plan Objective 4-E-mail
Assessment Question 1-Give an example of an e-mail address.
Assessment Question 2-Is it okay to give your name and address to someone in an e-mail?

Lesson Plan Objective 5-Establish e-mail pen pals
Assessment Question 1-What is an e-mail pen pal?
Assessment Question 2-Name two topics to talk about in an e-mail.

Lesson Plan Objective 6-Accessing the internet
Assessment Question 1-What are icons?
Assessment Question 2-Name something you can do on the internet.

Lesson Plan Objective 7-Internet Safety
Assessment Question 1-What is a pop up?
Assessment Question 2-Why is internet safety important?

Lesson Plan Objective 8-Using a computer to play games off of a CD
Assessment Question 1-How do you close the CD tray?
Assessment Question 2-What is the proper way to put a CD into the CD tray?

Job Seeking Skills
Class Description: This class will learn about the process of finding and applying for a job. Also, interviews, appropriate dress codes for workplace, punctuality, dependability, trustworthiness and all other aspects of maintaining a job. Taught by Debi.

Lesson Plan Objective 1-What is a job?
Assessment Question 1-Name two types of jobs.
Assessment Question 2-What jobs can DSNWK help you get?

Lesson Plan Objective 2-Why should I get a job?
Assessment Question 1-Name something you need, not want.
Assessment Question 2-Why do people need to make money?

Lesson Plan Objective 3-What can a job teach me?
Assessment Question 1-Why is it important to get along with your co-workers?
Assessment Question 2-In your job, who gives you directions?

Lesson Plan Objective 4-How do I find a job?
Assessment Question 1-Where would you look for a job?
Assessment Question 2-How do you know if a job is right for you?

Lesson Plan Objective 5-Applying for a job.
Assessment Question 1-How do you apply for a job?
Assessment Question 2-Name two things that are important when filling out an application.

Lesson Plan Objective 6-Developing a resume.
Assessment Question 1-Name two things a resume needs to include.
Assessment Question 2-What is a reference?

Lesson Plan Objective 7-Interview Process
Assessment Question 1-How should you dress for an interview?
Assessment Question 2-How should you introduce yourself in an interview?

Lesson Plan Objective 8-I've got a job! Now what?
Assessment Question 1-Why is it important to budget your money?
Assessment Question 2-What is good hygiene?

Lesson Plan Objective 9-What to do if you're not going to be at work?
Assessment Question 1-What should you do at work before going on vacation?
Assessment Question 2-What should you do if you're sick and can't make it to work?

Exploration Center (Sensory)
Class Description: Do you ever feel you need a jump-start to get going during the day? Do you ever feel that you are so overwhelmed you just want to find a corner and hide? Are you easily distracted or have a hard time sitting still in class? If so, then this is the class for you! Sensory activities help your brain "get ready," helping you to learn, work, play and engage in functional tasks and perform daily activities by participating in sensory-rich activities. Taught by Debi.

Lesson Plan Objective 1-Identify the five senses
Assessment Question 1-Identify two of our senses.
Assessment Question 2-Name something that is sour.

Lesson Plan Objective 2-Identify sensory equipment within the sensory room
Assessment Question 1-Name two pieces of sensory equipment.
Assessment Question 2-Match two pieces of sensory equipment with the sense you use it for.

Lesson Plan Objective 3-Define purpose of sensory equipment
Assessment Question 1-What is a vestibular board used for?
Assessment Question 2-Can a computer game be a piece of sensory equipment?

Lesson Plan Objective 4-Match sensory equipment with person served
Assessment Question 1-What is sensory equipment used for?
Assessment Question 2-Can sensory equipment help calm you down if you're upset and how?

Lesson Plan Objective 5-Develop sensory activities and games
Assessment Question 1-Name an activity or game that's used for the sense of smell.
Assessment Question 2-Name an activity or game that's used for the sense of touch.

Nature & Environment
Class Description: In this class, students will learn about the many animals found in the world, both threatened and endangered, as well as the environment that sustains our planet. Subjects included will be animal diets, population, locations, classifications and behavior. Videos and books from the library as well as lab experiences will be included. Also included in this class is the Adopt-A-Mile Program where the class can go into the community and pick up trash in the parks and recreational areas, to help keep them clean. Taught by Mary D.

Lesson Plan Objective 1-North American region
Assessment Question 1-Name one endangered animal in North America.
Assessment Question 2-What makes an animal endangered?

Lesson Plan Objective 2-South American region
Assessment Question 1-Name one endangered animal in South America.
Assessment Question 2-What do Sea Turtles eat?

Lesson Plan Objective 3-African region
Assessment Question 1-Name one endangered animal in Africa.
Assessment Question 2-How did the elephants become endangered?

Lesson Plan Objective 4-Asian Region
Assessment Question 1-Name one endangered animal in Asia.
Assessment Question 2-Name a country in the Asian region.

Lesson Plan Objective 5-Australian region
Assessment Question 1-Name one endangered animal in Australia.
Assessment Question 2-At what point does something become endangered?

Lesson Plan Objective 6-European region
Assessment Question 1-Name one endangered animal in Europe.
Assessment Question 2-What region in the Monk Seal located in?

Lesson Plan Objective 7-Cental American region
Assessment Question 1-Name one endangered animal in Central America.
Assessment Question 2-How does the Coiba Island Howling Monkey react when threatened?

Lesson Plan Objective 8-Antarctica region
Assessment Question 1-Name one endangered animal in Antarctica.
Assessment Question 2-What classification is the polar bear?

Lesson Plan Objective 9-Adopt-A-Mile
Assessment Question 1-What is the definition of littering?
Assessment Question 2-Why is recycling important?

Listen to the Music
Class Description: This is a class where students can learn different types of music: Gospel, jazz, popular, classical and many others. The students will experiment with sounds while creating their own music and instruments mostly made from recycled items and instruments we have on hand. The students are the musicians and the artists sharing their music with others. They will enjoy making music and exploring sounds from different countries that are produced by making different objects and instruments. Community based individuals will be invited to play different instruments and share their talent with us. Taught by Mary D.

Lesson Plan Objective 1-Different types of music
Assessment Question 1-What genres of music are most common in the U.S.?
Assessment Question 2-What genres are most common in Hays?

Lesson Plan Objective 2-Decades-1950's
Assessment Question 1-Who is the most well known artist of this decade?
Assessment Question 2-What genre would this decade be considered?

Lesson Plan Objective 3-1960's
Assessment Question 1-Name three artists from this decade.
Assessment Question 2-Which of these artists were featured prominently on television?

Lesson Plan Objective 4-The 70's and 80's
Assessment Question 1-Which artists are best known for a clean cut image?
Assessment Question 2-Which era was known for being featured most in clubs?

Lesson Plan Objective 5-Disco 70's groups
Assessment Question 1-What is this era more commonly known as?
Assessment Question 2-Give examples of some songs from this era.

Lesson Plan Objective 6-Listen and watch
Assessment Question 1-Name two audio formats.
Assessment Question 2-What materials will be made available?

Lesson Plan Objective 7-Lab experiences
Assessment Question 1-Who could be a guest speaker for this class?
Assessment Question 2-What places in the community could serve as labs?

Sexual Abuse Prevention (Men)
Class Description: This course teaches a decision making process regarding sexual abuse prevention. Areas taught include: Body parts, basic physiological differences between men and women, proper terminology as opposed to slang, body functions, comfort zones, good and bad touches, the right to say no, trusting others, personal space, boundaries of touch and the rules of personal safety. Taught by: Mary D.

Lesson Plan Objective 1-What is sexual abuse?
Assessment Question 1-What is abuse?
Assessment Question 2-What are the different forms of abuse?

Lesson Plan Objective 2-Comfort zone
Assessment Question 1-What is a comfort zone?
Assessment Question 2-How does one get into a comfort zone?

Lesson Plan Objective 3-Body parts
Assessment Question 1-Why is it important to know private body parts?
Assessment Question 2-What are the differences between men and women?

Lesson Plan Objective 4-Proper terms of body parts
Assessment Question 1-What is the meaning of proper?
Assessment Question 2-What's the difference between basic and private?

Lesson Plan Objective 5-Slang
Assessment Question 1-What's the difference between slang terms and proper terms?
Assessment Question 2-What is the slang terms for men?

Lesson Plan Objective 6-Physiological differences
Assessment Question 1-What is the definition of physiological?
Assessment Question 2-What are the physiological differences of men and women?

Lesson Plan Objective 7-Good and bad touch
Assessment Question 1-What are examples of bad touches?
Assessment Question 2-What is personal space?

Lesson Plan Objective 8-Personal safety
Assessment Question 1-What should you do if you need help?
Assessment Question 2-Who can you ask for help?

Keeping Memories Alive
Class Description: Students will continue to develop a scrapbook for the "memories alive" library. This class will be taking pictures of different events and activities in the community and DSNWK to add to the scrapbook. Staff are encouraged to submit pictures for the class. Taught by Mary D.

Lesson Plan Objective 1-Develop a scrapbook
Assessment Question 1-What is a scrapbook?
Assessment Question 2-What kinds of supplies go into making a scrapbook?

Lesson Plan Objective 2-Getting started
Assessment Question 1-How is the scrapbook started?
Assessment Question 2-What kinds of photos can be submitted for the scrapbook?

Lesson Plan Objective 3-Getting organized
Assessment Question 1-What is the first step in making a scrapbook?
Assessment Question 2-What kind of themes can be used?

Lesson Plan Objective 4-Students input
Assessment Question 1-Who will decide on the themes for the scrapbook?
Assessment Question 2-What is the first step in creating the student pages?

Lesson Plan Objective 5-Special events
Assessment Question 1-Where are the pictures taken?
Assessment Question 2-What special events are featured?

Lesson Plan Objective 6-Library
Assessment Question 1-Where are the finished scrapbooks kept?
Assessment Question 2-Can the scrapbooks be added onto?

Lesson Plan Objective 7-Lab experiences
Assessment Question 1-What is the purpose of the lab experiences?
Assessment Question 2-What can be gathered in the community?

Lesson Plan Objective 8-Finish scrapbook
Assessment Question 1-What is the last step in completing the scrapbook?
Assessment Question 2-What pages must be complete?

Adopt-A-Platoon
Class Description: This class will continue to maintain contact with our soldiers that are at war by sending e-mails, letters, cards and care packages. At the same time, the class will research other areas related to the war in Iraq, such as a background of the war, where Iraq is located, the local culture and their views on the war. Taught by Mary D.

Lesson Plan Objective 1-Contact a U.S. Soldier serving time overseas
Assessment Question 1-What is a care package?
Assessment Question 2-What materials can be used to make care packages?

Lesson Plan Objective 2-Address of U.S. Soldiers, get names of soldiers
Assessment Question 1-What are the different ways soldiers can be contacted?
Assessment Question 2-Through who can you send a package?

Lesson Plan Objective 3-Research
Assessment Question 1-What are some of the cultural aspects of the people in Iraq?
Assessment Question 2-How does the general population feel about the U.S. Soldiers?

Lesson Plan Objective 4-Agriculture
Assessment Question 1-What crops are available in Iraq?
Assessment Question 2-What food could be served during an average dinner in Iraq?

Lesson Plan Objective 5-Holidays
Assessment Question 1-What national holidays are observed in Iraq?
Assessment Question 2-At what age is someone considered an adult in Iraq?

Lesson Plan Objective 6-Clothing
Assessment Question 1-What are some of the fabrics used to make clothing in Iraq?
Assessment Question 2-What is the average woman allowed to wear in Iraq?

Lesson Plan Objective 7-Education
Assessment Question 1-What is the highest level of education possible in Iraq?
Assessment Question 2-Who has a right to an education in Iraq?

Lesson Plan Objective 8-Weather
Assessment Question 1-How hot is the weather during summer in Iraq?
Assessment Question 2-What effects can the weather have on daily life in Iraq?

Lesson Plan Objective 9-Industry
Assessment Question 1-At what ages can an Iraqi male begin working?
Assessment Question 2-What companies have the biggest impact on the economy in Iraq?

Lesson Plan Objective 10-Medical care
Assessment Question 1-What fields of medicine are most commonly practiced in Iraq?
Assessment Question 2-What level of care would a common person have access to in Iraq?

Lesson Plan Objective 11-Travel
Assessment Question 1-What kinds of roads can be found in Iraq?
Assessment Question 2-What animal is mostly commonly used for travel in Iraq?

Lesson Plan Objective 12-Family
Assessment Question 1-What behavior would be expected of a young girl during childhood in Iraq?
Assessment Question 2-What traditions play a role in one's life?

Lesson Plan Objective 13-Cultural differences
Assessment Question 1-What freedoms are allowed an Iraqi teenager?
Assessment Question 2-How does the population of Iraq view American Culture?

Lesson Plan Objective 14-Research
Assessment Question 1-What places are available for materials?
Assessment Question 2-How has our knowledge of Iraqi culture grown?

Basic Gardening
Class Description: Individuals in this class will be involved in learning the use of different gardening tools in preparing and maintaining a garden for flowers and vegetables. Planting, watering, fertilizing and harvesting flowers and fruit for personal use and to sell to interested buyers. Taught by Jalynn P.

Lesson Plan Objective 1-Plan for planting
Assessment Question 1-Name a plant that grows in the shade.
Assessment Question 2-What is the difference between a watermelon and a squash?

Lesson Plan Objective 2-Planting the plants
Assessment Question 1-Why do plants need soil?
Assessment Question 2-How deep should an onion be planted?

Lesson Plan Objective 3-Caring for the plants
Assessment Question 1-How often do you water plants?
Assessment Question 2-How can you tell the difference between a plant and a weed?

Lesson Plan Objective 4-Picking the plants
Assessment Question 1-How do you know when a watermelon is ready?
Assessment Question 2-Name a flower that blooms red.

Lesson Plan Objective 5-What to do with the plants
Assessment Question 1-Why give to the community churches?
Assessment Question 2-What is a farmer's market?

Lesson Plan Objective 6-Preparing for the off season
Assessment Question 1-How do you clean garden tools?
Assessment Question 2-What do you cover your garden with?

Viquarium
Class Description: Viquarium is a semi-aquatic terrarium which is a combination of water and land. Reptiles and amphibians like frogs, salamanders and lizards are suited to the semi-aquatic terrariums. The wondrous diversity of these many creatures have intrigued and fascinated people wince the beginning of humanity. In the last few years, there has been an explosion of interest for these kinds of animals as pets. This class will teach the basic knowledge of taking care of these creatures and discover why reptiles and amphibians make good pets. The class will include community activities such as going to the local pet store and the library to check out books about reptiles and amphibians. Taught by Jalynn P.

Lesson Plan Objective 1-Explain what a viquarium is
Assessment Question 1-What is a viquarium?
Assessment Question 2-What's the difference between an aquarium and a viquarium?

Lesson Plan Objective 2-Basic care for the viquarium
Assessment Question 1-How often should you change the water in a viquarium?
Assessment Question 2-Name two safety tips for safety around a viquarium.

Lesson Plan Objective 3-Decide what to put in the viquarium
Assessment Question 1-Name an animal that can live in a viquarium.
Assessment Question 2-What animals can live together in a viquarium?

Lesson Plan Objective 4-Specific details on chosen animals
Assessment Question 1-What do salamanders eat?
Assessment Question 2-Where can you purchase a frog?

Lesson Plan Objective 5-Care for animals in the viquarium
Assessment Question 1-How often should be the temperature in a viquarium be checked?
Assessment Question 2-What should you do before handling an animal in a viquarium?

Lesson Plan Objective 6-What the class will be observing
Assessment Question 1-How does a salamander's skin feel?
Assessment Question 2-What's the difference between the skin of a salamander and a lizard?

Lesson Plan Objective 7-Natural habitats in Kansas
Assessment Question 1-Where can you find frogs around Hays?
Assessment Question 2-What type of salamander lives in Kansas?

Lesson Plan Objective 8-Other amphibians and reptiles
Assessment Question 1-Name other amphibians other than a frog and salamander.
Assessment Question 2-Name other reptiles other than a lizard.

Around the World
Class Description: Learn and discover the way of life of different people, not only in the USA, but throughout the world. Students will study and learn about different cultures, dances, food, family life, education, fauna, flora, transportation, communication, government, agriculture, technology, etc. This class will recruit foreign students for lab experiences. Taught by Jalynn P.

Lesson Plan Objective 1-Different cultures
Assessment Question 1-What is the Chinese people's favorite color?
Assessment Question 2-What is the definition of culture?

Lesson Plan Objective 2-Different kinds of food
Assessment Question 1-Name two domestic animals in China.
Assessment Question 2-Name two grains in China that we use in the U.S. too.

Lesson Plan Objective 3-Education in Japan
Assessment Question 1-What is educational reform school?
Assessment Question 2-What do all the schools have on the top floor?

Lesson Plan Objective 4-Transportation in India
Assessment Question 1-Name one local transportation in India.
Assessment Question 2-What do all donkeys transport?

Lesson Plan Objective 5-Dances in the Middle East
Assessment Question 1-What kind of dances are covered in gems, pearls and luxurious fabrics?
Assessment Question 2-What kind of dancing do they do in Greece?

Lesson Plan Objective 6-Family life in Europe
Assessment Question 1-How old does a man have to be to get married?
Assessment Question 2-Do women work when they have kids?

Lesson Plan Objective 7-Food in the Middle East
Assessment Question 1-What kinds of drink do they have in the Middle East?
Assessment Question 2-How many days does it take to make the feast?

Newsletter
Class Description: Ever wonder what interesting news is happening at DSNWK and in the community? We will develop a monthly "Newsletter" with the assistance of staff, to report our agency's happenings. This will include lab experiences (Hays Daily News), guest presentations, interviews, pictures of individuals served and staff involved in community events and activities. Taught by: Jalynn P.

Lesson Plan Objective 1-Setting the stage
Assessment Question 1-What are three supplies that we use to do a newsletter?
Assessment Question 2-What does "write to publish" mean?

Lesson Plan Objective 2-Assigning and training editorial staff
Assessment Question 1-What does an art editor do?
Assessment Question 2-What does a contract mean?

Lesson Plan Objective 3-Writing newsletter articles
Assessment Question 1-Why do you teach writing lessons?
Assessment Question 2-What is a progress report?

Lesson Plan Objective 4-Students as editors
Assessment Question 1-What is self-editing?
Assessment Question 2-Why should we use rotation stations?

Lesson Plan Objective 5-Final publication
Assessment Question 1-How do you print the newsletter?
Assessment Question 2-Who do you give the newsletters to?

Lesson Plan Objective 6-Post Publication
Assessment Question 1-How do you publish a newspaper?
Assessment Question 2-What kind of certificates are there?

Level 200
Class Descriptions and Assessment Questions

Lesson Plan Objective 1-Plan for planting
Assessment Question 1-Name a plant that grows in the shade.
Assessment Question 2-What is the difference between a watermelon and a squash?

Lesson Plan Objective 2-Planting the plants
Assessment Question 1-Why do plants need soil?
Assessment Question 2-How deep should an onion be planted?

Lesson Plan Objective 3-Caring for the plants
Assessment Question 1-How often do you water plants?
Assessment Question 2-How can you tell the difference between a plant and a weed?

Lesson Plan Objective 4-Picking the plants
Assessment Question 1-How do you know when a watermelon is ready?
Assessment Question 2-Name a flower that blooms red.

Lesson Plan Objective 5-What to do with the plants
Assessment Question 1-Why give to the community churches?
Assessment Question 2-What is a farmer's market?

Lesson Plan Objective 6-Preparing for the off season
Assessment Question 1-How do you clean garden tools?
Assessment Question 2-What do you cover your garden with?

World of Senses (Sensory)
Class Description: Do you ever feel you need a jump-start to get going during the day? Do you ever feel that you are so overwhelmed you just want to find a corner and hide? Are you easily distracted or have a hard time sitting still in class? If so, then this is the class for you! Sensory activities help your brain "get ready," helping you to learn, work, play and engage in functional tasks and perform daily activities by participating in sensory-rich activities. Taught by Sara D.

Lesson Plan Objective 1-Identify the five senses
Assessment Question 1-Identify two of our senses.
Assessment Question 2-Name something that is sour.

Lesson Plan Objective 3-Define purpose of sensory equipment
Assessment Question 1-What is a vestibular board used for?
Assessment Question 2-Can a computer game be a piece of sensory equipment?

Job Seeking Skills
Class Description: Do you have what it takes to get a job? Do you need to brush up on some skills before pursuing employment? Then enroll in this class because you will learn about the process of finding and applying for a job. Interviews, appropriate dress codes for workplace, punctuality, dependability, trustworthiness and all other aspects of maintaining a job will also be covered. Taught by Sara D.