We read the story “Leaf Man” by Lois Ehlert. While reading, we discussed the various animals and objects that the artist created using leaves. After the story we brainstormed other animals. We then took it a step further and imagined we were someone/something else and again brainstormed what we might see in the leaves. Students then created works of art using leaves.

"Learning for Justice seeks to uphold the mission of the Southern Poverty Law Center: to be a catalyst for racial justice in the South and beyond, working in partnership with communities to dismantle white supremacy, strengthen intersectional movements and advance the human rights of all people."

Legoland Has Released Free Lego Activities and Printables For Kids To Do While Stuck Inside

Outcomes:
The assignment focused on early Saskatchewan architecture.
DR4.1 discusses lifestyles and settlement patterns of the people of
Saskatchewan. It also looks at the styles, materials, and cultural
traditions in architecture.

Summary of plan for integrating creativity into my classroom this
year:
- My goal was to implement creativity in the form of a building
project in my Grade 4-6 Social class. We are focusing on
Saskatchewan. As a wrap up to Chapter 1 I had the students
build a model of a pioneer house. When focusing on how
geography can influence lifestyle choices, we looked at the
architecture of the past.

"Participating classes will explore how indoor environmental conditions influence human health, and identify the best conditions for healthy living. This knowledge is important not only on Earth, but also on the International Space Station (ISS), the future Lunar Gateway, and as long-duration space travel progresses, maybe even on Mars!"

"Students and educators will study the key environmental conditions that are monitored and managed to keep astronauts healthy on the ISS. Students will measure environmental conditions such as temperature, CO2, and relative humidity in their classroom and submit the data to a national database. After developing their understanding of optimal ranges, and collecting data on their current environment, students will make a plan for classroom environmental improvement. The national Living Space database allows students to compare their classroom data with information from other participating classrooms in Canada as well as data from the ISS!"

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These projects allow students the opportunity to create, test, experiment, design and collaborate to meet some seriously engaging challenges!

So, let me ask you the question: How often do we let students “work the problem” in our schools and classrooms?

Do we give students a chance to figure it out on their own or in a small group? Do we challenge them to solve a challenge in a fixed amount of time? Do we let them struggle and fail to the point where they have to work the problem and find a solution?

With PL - Now every student was “working their own problem” and stumbling, struggling, and fighting to find a solution of how to learn, make, create, and launch an idea out into the world.

“The Martian” is a great example of working the problem. He has to use a multitude of 21st Century Skills, along with his team, and the people back on Earth to work together to survive and get him home.

Math 9: Play Structure Rubric
REQUIREMENTS:
For this project, you must create a:
• Structure that is kid-friendly
• Structure show complexity and creativity

CRITERIA:
• Use a minimum of 6 3-D shapes, including at least one right rectangular prism, one right triangular prism and one cylinder in the play structure
• Include dimensions in your model/sketch (units)
• Calculate the total surface area of each 3-D object.
• Calculate the composite area of the entire 3-D object (Play Structure)
o Considering door, openings and overlaps

Students will explore the transmission of folktales over time and continent to evaluate their validity of a literary genre. By reading and analyzing a variety of folktales, students will realize the cultural implications of the genre. Students will create and perform their own original folktale in the form of a script that combines and modernizes the tales that they read. Learning will enhanced by technology infusion and the incorporation of 21 Century learning competencies.


Driving Question: How can folktales give us insight into other cultures? Why do we continue to tell and retell the same old stories?

In this lesson by Creative Educator students explore and analyze familiar heroes and villains, develop their own superhero, and introduce this new hero to the world through an ID card and comic.

For students in grades 3-6.

As part of the ELA theme Chocolate students were asked to think about
how new products are developed. They brainstormed new chocolate products and
then selected their best idea to continue. Each student was asked to create a
marketing plan, radio or TV ads, as well as print ads promoting their products.
How it demonstrates Creativity? I followed the 6 Phases of Creativity from the
Learning Together Booklet. Students were told the basic framework for the
assignment, but they were given total freedom for selecting the product and
designing the elements of the assignment. They did several brainstorming tasks
along the way to help them refine their ideas.

Students were required to research nuclear reactors and use this information to create a model
of a reactor containing all of the main features.

21 CC Goals:
• Develop Creativity
• Develop Collaboration
• Develop Computer and Digital Technologies (where applicable)

Formerly the Children's Discovery Museum - The Nutrien Wonderhub brings children and families together to create, learn, play, and explore without boundaries.

Nutrien Wonderhub is a not-for-profit organization that fosters creativity, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning in children and their grown-ups through hands-on exhibits, programming, and outreach. We support intergenerational play and independent discovery. The museum is a safe space for children of all backgrounds and abilities to explore, experiment, and interact with the natural and built world. The Museum includes a large variety of exhibits for children to explore.

If teachers or parents are looking for ways to engage students in offline learning activities at home, check out this choice board. It is composed of activities that encourage students to think critically and creatively, document their learning, reflect on these unconventional learning experiences, and share what they’ve worked on with their peers.

The Cupcake Color Wheel activity provides a meaningful, memorable way for students to study Color Theory. Used in my Practical and Applied Arts 10- Survey class, it is part of the Interior Design module. Through this activity, students learn color terminology, mixing colors, and gain knowledge and understanding in the concepts of complementary colors, values, and chroma. If this activity is completed as part of a Food Studies class, it provides students an opportunity to gain knowledge and skills in the kitchen basics, and in the preparation of cakes and frostings.

Course 1 - Digital Imaging 1 - Digital Photography Basics
Course 2 - Digital Imaging 2 - Image Editing
Course 3 - LKSD Digital Photography

My plan for my 21st century competency dealt with critical thinking and creativity in designing a personal skill related fitness plan in my Physical Education 8 class. The assignment I had the students complete was a personal plan in an area, of a sport or activity, that they struggled in. Students were encouraged to develop skills in an activity or sport they enjoyed. This was determined in order to develop a physical education program that was designed for their needs. In order to develop this skill plan, students were taught about the components of skill related fitness, different types of muscle fibers, and different planning methods (i.e. F.I.T.T.) in class one. They were then given two classes to work on their plan. Throughout the year, they were given class time to work on their own plans and practice what they had put down on paper.

Podcasting is a powerful way for students to share their voice with the world. Along the way, they learn to communicate, engage in critical thinking, and go through the design process as they ultimately publish their work to an authentic audience.
This site offers 20 creative ideas for podcasts you can do with your students.

This is a collection of excellent webinars from the online Project Based Learning Summit.