Mini-Lessons. I love it when it all comes together! Weaving a strand of learning throughout multiple areas in the curriculum is a smarter way to teach and a more powerful learning experience for students. Developed through the study of experts like Linda Dorn, Lucy Caulkins, Lori Octzkus, and Debbie Diller with some of my own twists thrown in, this unit aligns to the Colorado state standards. (Click here for the standards link: ‘Why teach a fairy tales and fable unit?) (click on the books for more information about each title) Fairy tales: start with the original version You may be surprised how many of your students are not familiar with classic fairy tales.
Let your students in on the ‘secret’ about fairy tales. Setting– Fairy tales purposely do not reveal a specific setting. Fables Fables are similar to fairy tales, but they have some distinctive differences in their patterns and structures. Author/Illustrator Study Award winning author and illustrator Leo Lionni is considered a modern day fable writer.
How To: Use Wikipedia in the Classroom Responsibly. Despite the fact that it’s currently the year 2013, and that our collective EdTech excitement is growing every single day, there’s still one aspect of modern technology and the Internet that is too often ignored in our classrooms. You know what I’m talking about: the “W” word. Wikipedia. The problem is that Wikipedia in the classroom has gotten a bad reputation in the K-12 world, undeservedly so I think. I would suggest that Wikipedia can be used for a multitude of educational purposes at a wide variety of grade levels. Too many teachers are still afraid to use it in class, so I’m here to right that wrong and show our educators how they can responsibly integrate Wikipedia into their lessons. 1. Learn the Rules Even though it has a reputation among teachers for inaccuracy and lawlessness, Wikipedia does have a few guidelines that all editors should abide by.
Free content: All content submitted to Wikipedia must be original, since it will become part of the commons. 2. 3. What to avoid: 4.
NEE. 23 Weeks : Walk This Way. Genius Hour Project When I was growing up in the 70′s the Hinterland Who’s Who Video’s were played regularly on T.V. The intent was to educate people about Canada’s wildlife and to encourage them to care about habitat protection. This year is the 50th anniversary since the first video came out, and Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society and HWW are sponsoring a contest to celebrate. Now, it’s your turn to inform Canada about your favourite species or ecosystem! Participate in the 50th anniversary by creating your own HWW video showing your favourite Canadian species or ecosystem! Classes and groups can participate, too, to win a special visit from our HWW hosts, Jody Gienow and Louis-René Sénéchal, accompanied by special live animal guests!
Here’s what you need to do: 1. Here is another: 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. The contest rules say the due date is May 17th. What animal do you want to learn about? 4 Skills. Award-winning LMS for teachers and school administrators. Edmodo | Where Learning Happens | Sign up, Sign In. Collaborize Classroom | Online Education Technology for Teachers and Students.