This lesson covers the following outcomes:
Outcome 7.1 – I can explore how movement and forces in the Earth’s crust, including earthquakes, volcanoes and mountainbuilding,
has added to the development of the theory of plate tectonics.
7.1 d. I can compare and contrast some of the catastrophic events (earthquakes, volcanic eruptions) of the past by on my
own.
7.1 h. I can describe how scientists measure the effects of earthquakes and volcanoes (e.g. seismology, Richter scale).
7.1 i. I can give examples of ways that science and technology can help reduce the effects of catastrophic events on people
and communities (e.g. building codes in earthquake zones, earthquake readiness training, reducing the effect of a volcanic
eruption).

Transfer of many resources from the old Sun West EAL Wiki. Vocabulary Development

Number Talks are a very valuable tool to use in engaging students in talking and learning about math and math concepts.

Teacher Page

After presenting the basic ideas of a RAFT to students as well as the sample roles, audiences, formats, topics and verbs, place students into cooperative groups and give them the following assignment. The assignment is also outlined on the student page)

Student Page

Your teacher will explain the important aspects about writing RAFTs. You should refer to the notes below in developing your own RAFTs.

This strategy engages readers to look for a specific point that “speaks” to them. “Golden Lines” are Powerful quotes that automatically provide interesting discussion material.
Why
Many student find it much easier to select something the author said than to come up with their own reactions. Therefore, Golden Lines are an easy and effective strategy for student to determine important ideas, make connections, and visualize during reading.

Google Translate is a simple yet powerful app packed with great features including the ability to translate text among 133 languages, translate text in images by simply pointing the camera of your device, translate taken or imported photos, instant translation of bilingual conversations, draw text characters instead of typing, star and save translated words and phrases, and many more. It can also be used offline with no internet connection. The app is available for Apple and Android devices, or offers a basic online service. 

This awesome science video explores how engineers develop solutions to the problems they are working on.

In this first episode of Crash Course Kids' Life Science: Ecosystems and Flow of Energy videos, Sabrina takes a look at why all living things need to eat. Plus, she shows you a way to investigate why all living things need to eat.

For the bulletin board activity, I laminated four large "lightbulbs" to hang up. I use these lightbulbs for a variety of purposes; critical thinking, collaboration, big ideas from units of study and important information that students can access quickly. I use this for a variety of different subjects (ELA, Math, Science) and could easily be adapted. The possibilities are endless.

Interactions and Interdependence of Individuals
IN1.1 Describe the diversity of traditions, celebrations, or stories of individuals in the classroom and school.
- this grade 1 "I Can" observation checklist allows assessment of the indicators for this outcome.
- shared by Crystal Johnson, Davidson School, 2014

This year I had a goal to try and do more collaborative projects. I decided to choose an Art/ELA based project for the 21 CC artifact. The students wrote and produced a stop motion film in small groups. They used LEGO blocks, used still cameras and software to edit the project. Students chose the soundtrack and special effects.

My 21st century goal for this year was to find creative ways to integrate higher order thinking, encourage student collaboration of different levels and abilities, and develop higher order thinking in the classroom. One of the ways that I achieved this goal was with a collaborative Book Trailer project at the end of our ELA and Social studies unit on Deborah Ellis’ Breadwinner. Students were assigned to use the content of the novel and their acquired knowledge on life in Afghanistan to create an engaging and suspenseful book trailer. Students worked in partners for this project, and collaboratively planned and created a book trailer using a new movie program, One True Media.

Novel Study on The Breadwinner in ELA, cross-curricular with Social Studies - Using De Bono’s Six Thinking Hats to analyze a section from The Breadwinner and their own views of the world.

The class will use the book Dance on the Move: An Active Living Alphabet to explore and teach each other about creative dance. Together as a class, we will go through the activities in the active living alphabet to give students an overview of what is available to them (ex. “F: Floor patterns can be circular, curved, straight, or zigzag.”). Once we have gone through the alphabet together as a class, students will split up into partners

As I am far from an expert in track and field, I decided to use collaborative learning in my Phys Ed class to help students explore and apply correct techniques for various track and field events.  To do this, I used QR codes.  In preparation for this, I perused through YouTube to locate videos that were fairly short (under 5 minutes) and age appropriate so the students could easily understand and follow the video.  Once I found these videos, I used Google URL shortener extension on Chrome to create a unique QR code for each of the videos.  I found and created a video for javelin, sprinting, long jump, triple jump, discus, shot put, and high jump.  Our tablets at school have a QR scanner app and I also downloaded and installed a free app called Coach’s Eye which allows slo-motion video capture and playback.  My plan was for students to get in groups, scan a QR code, watch the video, and then practice the skill using Coach’s Eye as a learning tool.

Grade 9 Suicide Awareness Video AssignmentTask: To create an awareness video that is appropriate for Grades 6-12, that outlines the warning signs of suicide and the factors that increase the risk for suicide. The video can be done as skit that you video, a video presentation on Adobe Premiere (or another similar program, just check before you go ahead and start)

In Food Studies 7 and 8 students already have the basic background so I really like Food Studies 9 to be all about creating – providing them with the end result and having them think through the process to create that desired result.  So long as they are able to explain their process and meet the criteria there are few limitations put on them.  Here are a few sample lessons I have used that have been very successful.

DIY Video~ How to wire your home?After spending time learning about the various ways to wire outlets ( two way and three way) and light switches, the students had to create an imovie that was designed as a Do It Yourself video that specifically explains the various components and steps to wire light switches and outlets in a home.