A website I found that shows iPad apps the support Bloom's Revised Taxonomy.
Bloomin' iPad
Monday, November 28, 2011
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Agriculture in the Class
In my Integrated Curriculum Methods class we had a women come in and speak about the program "Ag in the Class". Basically, what the program does is use agricultural ideas/concepts to teach different curriculum across the content areas.
Being someone who is not very agriculturally savy, I was a little skeptical about the idea. However, as soon as she started showing us different lesson plans we could use, I started to feel more comfortable with the idea of using agriculture in my own classroom.
As a class we created several games and activities we could use in our own classrooms. One of my favorites included making a diagram of a pumpkin life cycle.
I had never realized how many products we grow right here in Virginia. The more the lady spoke about using agriculture in the classroom the more I found it to be really fun and engaging.
What was best about the presentation, was that the lady showed us the Virginia "Ag in the Class" website. I was amazed at how many resources there were for teachers on this site. I could definitely see myself utilizing this site in the future.
Agriculture in the Classroom - Teacher Page
This site offers: lesson plans, activities and NUMEROUS resources to use. Better yet, the site breaks down each activity by grade, subject, AND SOL!!
Being someone who is not very agriculturally savy, I was a little skeptical about the idea. However, as soon as she started showing us different lesson plans we could use, I started to feel more comfortable with the idea of using agriculture in my own classroom.
As a class we created several games and activities we could use in our own classrooms. One of my favorites included making a diagram of a pumpkin life cycle.
I had never realized how many products we grow right here in Virginia. The more the lady spoke about using agriculture in the classroom the more I found it to be really fun and engaging.
What was best about the presentation, was that the lady showed us the Virginia "Ag in the Class" website. I was amazed at how many resources there were for teachers on this site. I could definitely see myself utilizing this site in the future.
Agriculture in the Classroom - Teacher Page
This site offers: lesson plans, activities and NUMEROUS resources to use. Better yet, the site breaks down each activity by grade, subject, AND SOL!!
Sunday, November 6, 2011
a forest mural
This weekend I went to "Project Learning Tree", a workshop held by Dr. Stohr. I'm obviously not the most outdoorsy person out there, however, we did do a ton of cool things I could definitely see myself doing in my own classroom. Here's one...
A Forest Mural...
When we took a walk through the woods around UR, we talked about all the different trees, leaves, flowers, logs, animals, etc. that truly make a forest. With that in mind we made a forest mural.
All 17 participants in the class, painted their forearm and hand to create a tree. Using stamps, paint brushes, stickers, magazines, and numerous other craft supplies, we were able to decorate our tree as well as add some other fun features to our forest. I added a squirrel just for Lyndsey.
Although everyone added their own unique touches, in the end it looked amazing. And, as we learned earlier that day, unique trees and flowers etc. are what truly make a forest.
This activity would be great to do at the beginning of a school year. It could be a fun introduction to science, or a fun ice breaker. The mural could then be laminated and hung up in the classroom's science center.
Materials:
A Forest Mural...
When we took a walk through the woods around UR, we talked about all the different trees, leaves, flowers, logs, animals, etc. that truly make a forest. With that in mind we made a forest mural.
All 17 participants in the class, painted their forearm and hand to create a tree. Using stamps, paint brushes, stickers, magazines, and numerous other craft supplies, we were able to decorate our tree as well as add some other fun features to our forest. I added a squirrel just for Lyndsey.
Although everyone added their own unique touches, in the end it looked amazing. And, as we learned earlier that day, unique trees and flowers etc. are what truly make a forest.
This activity would be great to do at the beginning of a school year. It could be a fun introduction to science, or a fun ice breaker. The mural could then be laminated and hung up in the classroom's science center.
Materials:
- Poster Board/Long Length of white paint
- Finger-paints
- Stamps/Stickers
- Animal/Nature magazines
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Management Beans
When I was visiting a school in Henrico County, the teacher showed me how they used beans as a form of management. Evidently, it is a school wide system. Here is how it worked..
The teacher had a box of different colored beans he keeps at his front desk. Each bean was worth a different amount of points. Children were rewarded points for different things they did. Each child has a little container that they could keep their beans in (an old film canister).
Examples: following directions, completing assignments, being helpful, extra credit, helping other students, receiving good grades, etc.
On the flip side however, students could also LOSE their beans if they were not doing what they were supposed to.
Examples: not completing homework, arguing with the teacher, not following directions, being rude to classmates, etc.
Every Monday, students had the chance to exchange their beans. For example, if they have five 10-point beans, they could exchange them for a 50-point bean. *This a is a great way to incorporate math
Twice a year, there would be a "bean auction" in the schools. Students could then use their beans to buy different things from the "bean auction".
I LOVED this idea for classroom management. For one, students have to be responsible for their own beans. Furthermore, the form of classroom management does not take away from learning. If a student does not do something right they do not miss out on play time etc. -- they simply must hand over their beans and class time continues.
The only downside to this idea is that as a teacher, keeping track of all the beans could get hectic and frustrating.
The teacher had a box of different colored beans he keeps at his front desk. Each bean was worth a different amount of points. Children were rewarded points for different things they did. Each child has a little container that they could keep their beans in (an old film canister).
Examples: following directions, completing assignments, being helpful, extra credit, helping other students, receiving good grades, etc.
On the flip side however, students could also LOSE their beans if they were not doing what they were supposed to.
Examples: not completing homework, arguing with the teacher, not following directions, being rude to classmates, etc.
Every Monday, students had the chance to exchange their beans. For example, if they have five 10-point beans, they could exchange them for a 50-point bean. *This a is a great way to incorporate math
Twice a year, there would be a "bean auction" in the schools. Students could then use their beans to buy different things from the "bean auction".
I LOVED this idea for classroom management. For one, students have to be responsible for their own beans. Furthermore, the form of classroom management does not take away from learning. If a student does not do something right they do not miss out on play time etc. -- they simply must hand over their beans and class time continues.
The only downside to this idea is that as a teacher, keeping track of all the beans could get hectic and frustrating.
there's a reason.
In this blog, I am going to write about all the awesome teaching ideas I come across. Every day I see, hear, and read about awesome teaching methods, activities, and ideas I want to implement in my own classroom. But, with so awesome ideas flying at me, I need a way to keep track of what I like, love, and want to use. Therefore I will use this blog to organize my thoughts and ideas, oh and get an A in Bray Bray's class.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)