You've heard of choice boards, but explore boards are different, and I …
You've heard of choice boards, but explore boards are different, and I really think you'll want to give them a try!
Explore Boards are great to introduce a new unit of study to develop background knowledge and vocabulary. They can also be used for studying, becoming an expert in an area to share back (like a jigsaw), support inquiry or research projects, provide context, etc.!
These boards promote personalized learning - student voice and choice as well as autonomy. You can let the students free for 20-30 minutes to explore the options as they see fit, or assign a few options to a group to share back, and students can refer back to these Explore Boards during the entire unit to build a deeper understanding. The only limit on how to use these boards is your imagination!
(But don't worry, this article provides many examples!)
Example Explore Boards are included for: The Outsiders, Risk & Exploration, Global Issues, Ben Franklin, Tomorrow (a sequel to Annie)
Exploring Environmental Issues: Biodiversity was developed by Project Learning Tree in partnership …
Exploring Environmental Issues: Biodiversity was developed by Project Learning Tree in partnership with the World Wildlife Fund. In this sixty-page module, students learn that decisions about growth and development, energy use and water quality, and even human health, all rest to some extent on perspectives about biodiversity. Educators and students step back from biodiversity issues and specific species to examine broader concepts and larger connections—not just biological, but political, cultural, ethical, and economic as well. Educators can download the complete Exploring Environmental Issues: Biodiversity module at no cost.
Molly Reed coaches her students through an exploration of garden ecosystems. Students …
Molly Reed coaches her students through an exploration of garden ecosystems. Students work in groups moving through multiple stations. Ms. Reed also gives advice on adapting this lesson to an in-classroom environment.
Explore the elements of art, culture, and identity through this guided lesson based …
Explore the elements of art, culture, and identity through this guided lesson based on Leah Dorion's "The Giving Tree: A Retelling of a Traditional Métis Story." We are connected through place and culture! The values, beliefs, traditions, religion, natural environment, recreational activities, music, dance, and art that surround us help to form our identity. We share, listen, learn, and grow from and with each other. Students will think about their own identity and the many pieces that make them unique as they create a painting in the style of Leah Dorion's work.
The Sun West Student Email system is a valuable tool for communication …
The Sun West Student Email system is a valuable tool for communication for students, parents and teachers. Students can use this system to send assignments back and forth between school and home. It is a safe, controlled communication environment.
More and more educators around the world, both in and out of …
More and more educators around the world, both in and out of the classroom, believe that Project Based Learning (PBL) is an important instructional approach that enables students to master academic skills and content knowledge, develop skills necessary for future success, and build the personal agency needed to tackle life’s and the world’s challenges. All students, no matter where they live or what their background, deserve access to high quality Project Based Learning.
This framework progresses through 6 criteria: INTELLECTUAL CHALLENGE AND ACCOMPLISHMENT, AUTHENTICITY, PUBLIC PRODUCT, COLLABORATION, PROJECT MANAGEMENT, REFLECTION
This resource, produced by the National Center on Parent, Family, and Community …
This resource, produced by the National Center on Parent, Family, and Community Engagement (co-authored by HFRP’s Christine Patton and M. Elena Lopez), discusses the importance of families’ support for their children’s learning and development as children transition to new environments. The resource positions the transition to kindergarten as a pivotal point for establishing the kinds of practices that can help sustain gains children have made in their early learning settings, and offers examples of successful program practices that Head Start and Early Head Start staff can use to help children and families with this transition.
This site will give you a quick run down of how to …
This site will give you a quick run down of how to use Figjam and then it provides 20 great ideas for using Figjam in the classroom - including the templates to get started!
There is even a video to keep it very easy!
Tutorials are linked at the bottom of the site as well.
This site offers 4 free math activities to assist students with increasing …
This site offers 4 free math activities to assist students with increasing their fluency in operations with rational number and algebraic equations. The activities include: Activity 7.7: "Would You Rather..." Routine There are two versions of this routine with systems of linear equations—choosing different strategies (e.g., Use Tables or Use Graphs) and making choices within a strategy (e.g., For which variable will I substitute? Or Which variables will I eliminate?). Activity 6.10: The Transformer Game This game is a fun way to give students opportunities to choose and use different basic transformations to start solving equations. Activity 5.7: Worked Examples For Ratios and Proportions Use this activity for worked examples for ratios and proportions. Correctly worked examples and partially solved worked examples benefit students so that they can understand strategy. ACTIVITY 4.11: Quotient Connect Game This game is an engaging way to practice division using Partial Quotients. It is played similarly to the classic board game Boggle as students find quotients through connected digits.
« Suivez le filon de l'histoire des mots! Jouez avec la racine …
« Suivez le filon de l'histoire des mots! Jouez avec la racine des mots et visionnez des vidéos pour mieux comprendre des concepts en histoire...
Avec ses 30 racines illustrées, ses 10 vidéos ludiques et ses activités variées, la ressource Filon vise à familiariser les étudiants et étudiantes avec les racines des mots et à favoriser une meilleure compréhension de concepts courants dans la discipline histoire, et en sciences humaines plus généralement.
Filon s’organise autour de quatre terrains de jeu »:
-Former des mots (découvrir les 30 racines communes) -Découper des mots (reconnaître les racines dans des mots proposés) -Visionner des vidéos (l'évolution historique de certains mots)* -Trouver les mots (décliner les termes vus et chercher d'autres)
*Une des vidéos traite de l'histoire coloniale et ainsi de l'étymologie de certains termes parmi la multitude de mots autochtones qui ont infiltré les langues européens.
Les matériaux sont aussi disponibles sous form de documents téléchargeables.
« Étudier l’étymologie, c’est étudier l’histoire, et étudier l’histoire, c’est étudier les mots.»
Teachers can feel overwhelmed when faced with students who are unmotivated to …
Teachers can feel overwhelmed when faced with students who are unmotivated to learn. The task becomes less daunting, though, when teachers realize that they can boost student motivation in five important ways: by (1) making positive changes to the learning environment, (2) fostering a sense of community in the classroom, (3) enhancing the interest of classroom activities, (4) responding to individual learning challenges, and (5) building in additional outcomes/pay-offs for learning. Here are some ideas:
This resource will provide you with information if you are already doing …
This resource will provide you with information if you are already doing Personalized Learning, or all you need to get started with Personalized Learning in your classroom. It provides 5 clear strategies to apply each week. It provides an excellent instructional model and a wealth of resources.
Challenge first graders with math problems that will help them master first-grade …
Challenge first graders with math problems that will help them master first-grade math skills! In first grade, students learn about money, time, measurements, and patterns. Building a solid number sense is important for students in this age range. First graders learn to recognize patterns and sort objects by color, shape, and function. They will also learn to recognize and differentiate between two-dimensional and three-dimensional geometric shapes like squares, triangles, cones, and cylinders. By the end of first grade, students should be able to count to one hundred by ones, twos, fives, and tens. They will also be introduced to the concepts of more and less, and have an opportunity to work with simple graphs.
Now that your child has mastered numbers and counting, it's time to take things to the next level with our first-grade math worksheets! Keep students' math minds sharp with daily first-grade math and critical thinking practice worksheets as well as daily homework and practice pages. Weekly word problems, first-grade algebra and geometry, counting and comparing numbers, and introduction to addition are just some of the engaging, no-prep first-grade math worksheets available on this page.
Grade Levels: 7/8 Subject Area: Social Studies, History, First Nations, Métis, and …
Grade Levels: 7/8 Subject Area: Social Studies, History, First Nations, Métis, and Inuit studies, Geography, Language Arts, Visual Arts
Lesson Overview Students learn how Aboriginal peoples were impacted by settlement and colonization. Students choose a variety of Indigenous nations and learn aspects of their traditional way of life before settlement/colonization by Europeans.
The lessons in this resource guide are designed to be implemented in …
The lessons in this resource guide are designed to be implemented in a range of courses, such as civics, history, social sciences, English, geography, business, careers, physical education and science. The resource has been produced as a PDF file on CD with an accompanying video on this website. Although the lessons are intended for use with high school curricula, the video and activity sheet may be of use to all Federation members who work with students.
The guide includes resources on: - land - residential schools - health - identity
The Indian Residential Schools and Reconciliation Teacher Resource Guides for grades 5, …
The Indian Residential Schools and Reconciliation Teacher Resource Guides for grades 5, 10 and 11/12 were developed by the First Nations Education Steering Committee and the First Nations Schools Association. They are our response to the call by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada for education bodies to develop age-appropriate educational materials about Indian Residential Schools.
It is our hope that these resources will help students of all cultural backgrounds gain an understanding of the history of the relationship between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people over Canada’s history, with a focus on the BC experience. The materials are also designed to engage young people to take part in the journey of reconciliation.
A video on the home page does a great job of describing the who, what, and why of the resources.
The significance of relationships between the parents and teachers of preschool and …
The significance of relationships between the parents and teachers of preschool and kindergarten children is well established. Teachers and schools are presumed to be responsible for lack of parent-teacher collaboration. Early childhood teacher education programs recognize this and offer support related to parents and families.
Looking for public speaking tips? Learn five ways to help ensure your …
Looking for public speaking tips? Learn five ways to help ensure your next speech is a success.
The five tips are: 1. Know your subject and your speech; 2. Know your audience and your space; 3. Never apologize; 4. Imagine yourself giving a great speech; and 5. Focus on your message, not on yourself.
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