Monthly Archives: February 2014

Pressure and Temperature Un-demo

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An un-demo is different than a demonstration because it encourages student questioning and asks students why it is a certain phenomena is happening, rather than having students simply observe the demonstration. This is typically done by the teacher AFTER a concept has … Continue reading

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Importance of Building a Classroom Community

This article highlights the importance of building a classroom community. It focuses on a grade four classroom, and suggests ways that teachers can build a classroom community. This section from the article is what highlights the importance of building these … Continue reading

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Homework Board

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Although teachers have websites where they post daily homework, I created this homework board in addition to an online one, so students have daily reminders of assignments that are due. In addition, it is a great reference to turn to … Continue reading

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Inquiry Encouragement

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As students are partaking in inquiry based projects, these signs are around our classroom to remind students the importance and process of inquiry.  

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Our Class, Our Community

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This display was created in our practicum class as a way to build a positive community. It is a photo wall of photos of the different events and activities that students have engaged in. The photos are posted under the … Continue reading

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Sound Scape

The sound scape assignment is a music lesson, which shows students that to make music, one does not have to play instruments, or even read music. By including rhythm, melody, amplitude and steady beat, one can create a beautiful composition … Continue reading

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Redesigning Math Classes

Dan Meyer looks at the issues that exist within math classroom. He offeres ways of reconstructing math lessons, to engage learners.  

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Media Literacy in Elementary

The earlier the better: Expanding and deepening literacy with the young An article by: Jeff Share Summary: Children are spending more hours a day with a source of media which is readily available to them. More of children’s experiences are … Continue reading

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Socials Studies: Grade One Self, Family and Community Unit Plan

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This unit plan is a grade one unit focusing on self, family and community. Theme for the Unit:  People in developing countries. This underlying theme highlights the lack of accessibility that some children around the world experience to maintain their … Continue reading

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Patterns Lesson: T-tables

The lesson on T-tables  is a detailed plan with in class review problems and examples to teach the use of T-tables. T-tables are used as a tool to solve patterns. It is a tool for students to use for solving … Continue reading

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