http://comeflyawaywith.me/september-inspire-challenge-recap/ Problem - INQUIRY -students presented with a complex problem -organize previous knowledge on subject, ask questions and identify where further info is needed (What do we know? What do we need to know?) -present conclusions (may or may not be an end product) Ex. Which cell phone plan is the best for you?
Project - PRODUCT -Determine purpose for end product and audience -Using students own ideas to accomplish a collaborative task -Gain content knowledge throughout process Ex. Movie trailer about a historical figure during Westward Expansion (not solving a problem, but designing a product around a topic/concept) http://literacy.hallco.org/web/reading-workshop/ Band-aid "Reason Behind Differentiation" Activity: http://saylorslog.blogspot.com/2011/08/differentiation.html?m=1 (have to open at home- blocked at school) *HIGHLY recommend this one! I've done it in the past with Kindergarten and 1st graders, but I think all grades would take from it! Great for Morning Meeting!
Bucket Filling Book on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5R6-2m_qHk K-2 Songs for Morning Meetings: Bucket Filling Song (K-1): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaddbqEQ1NE Will-I-Am, What I Am: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8Vd2UHBbjA Bruno Mars, Don't Give Up: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OG1GDTct0eo (You may have to not turn on the video and just let them listen to the audio so they don't discredit it, due to the Sesame Street images.) Movement/Brain Breaks: (all grades) Move Your Body Dance- First Lady Michelle Obama and Beyoncé team up for "Let's Move!" campaign against childhood obesity: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYq0zAQ3lHY (Be cautious of the "suggested videos" at the end, though.) Cupid Shuffle Children's Zumba: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZtCM-kqWNM, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6I06AQUGMu8, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jh8a8jYRU58, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJ_JASgbhi8 A few of these have great cultural tie-in opportunities! http://www.edutopia.org/blog/digital-media-exit-cards-matt-levinson
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