Several weeks ago, we shared a learning at-home activity, Spice Cabinet Stories, on this blog. It's time to reach into your spice cabinet (drawer, shelf, baggie) again for another round! This at-home learning activity uses the Creative Teaching strategy Hot Seating. You'll create and interview a character based on a spice. Watch this video for … Continue reading Spice Cabinet Stories, Part II: Hot Seating Interview
Topic: Biography CLI Strategy: Teacher/Students in Role Subject: ELA Grade: Upper Elementary Students will be able to: Use knowledge of a historical figure to help create a pitch for a movie about that person's life. Procedure: Prepping for Role Explain to students that you have a friend that works on movies who urgently needs their help. Tell students … Continue reading Teacher/Students in Role – Biography
Topic: Natural Resources (Fracking) CLI Strategy: Exploding Atom and Town Hall Meeting Subject: Science Grade: Middle/High Students will be able to: Take on a role to explore multiple perspectives and employ content knowledge around the use of natural resources. Procedure Exploding Atom Class makes a circle. Explain that you are going to read a series of … Continue reading Exploding Atom and Town Hall Meeting – Natural Resources
Topic: Area and Perimeter CLI Strategy: Role Work Subject: Math Grade: Upper Elementary Students will be able to: Determine area and perimeter of a room as well as understanding real word applications for math skills Procedure: “Cut a Rug” Area and Perimeter HOOK Show students photo of Celebrity and floor plan for room in celebrity house. PREPARING FOR … Continue reading Role Work- Area and Perimeter
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