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Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Pinterest Writing Ideas
Writing Prompt: Trapped in a snow globe
Biography or character project:
Types of Sentences Flip Book:
Anchor Chart for Writing:
Vocabulary Activity
Summer Bucket List
Dr. Seuss Earth Day writing prompt:
Biography or character project:
Types of Sentences Flip Book:
Anchor Chart for Writing:
Vocabulary Activity
Summer Bucket List
Dr. Seuss Earth Day writing prompt:
Pinterest Art Ideas
I really liked all of these art projects for elementary students that I found on Pinterest!!
Classroom Critique
Easel in the classroom with words that students can use to critique eachothers' art.
Tip for Teachers (Pinterest)
Tip for Teachers from Pinterest: Use rubbing alcohol to revive your dried out sharpies.
Classroom Winter Decor (Pinterest)
Threaded cotton balls to make snow. I thought this would be a great cheap way to decorate a classroom for the winder. Students would love to see these hanging from the ceiling as they enter class. Also, if they were stored correctly they could be used over and over each year.
Modern Tin Art (Pinterest)
If you have spare yarn, tinfoil and empty cereal boxes, you can easily do this project with students.
Ping Pong Art Critique
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| 30 questions are written on ping pong balls to make talking about art with kids more fun. Found on Pinterest |
Reflecting on Primary Source videos
The day we viewed our peers movies on Primary Sources was a day I was absent from class. I heard that it was quite a sad day for many. The videos were filled with sad words and depressing truths of history. While I was making my own video on the Dustbowl, I found many pictures and two audio clips about people gathering up their belongings to move to California. It was yet another point in time when I felt the pain of families who suffered. I cannot even imagine living such an impovrished life. I have always been so fortunate and it made me see that I cannot get too swept up in my own juvenile problems and forget the rest of the world. I want to remember those who are suffering so that I can pay attention and help those in my corner of the world. I can't even believe that after all we know, all we've learned, there is still so much ignorance and hate. I wish we could truly realize that we are all the same and choose to help others instead of hurting others.
Trade Fair
The trade fair activity that we took part in during class was quite interesting. It allowed us to experience some of what those in history have been involved in as well as what our students will experience when they participate in this activity. As I only brought in a singular item to trade, I was able to see what interaction is lost when there is only one need and there is enough supply. However, after I traded my item I was able to observe others and watched to see what items people were interested in trading for. Students had different wants and were generous to others. Ryan gave a donut away at the end and Lauren offered scarves to Amber. Some items were hand-made, but others were store-bought. Students bargained in order to get what they wanted. In an elementary school, a teacher may want to set guidelines as to what students can bring in. Instead of a trade fair, or in addition to it, you could have students make their own stores and sell their items at a "Flea Market". They could set the prices and use fake money, then buy other items with that money. (Expense vs. Profit, inventory, advertising, etc.)
Items students brought in for trade fair:
Items students brought in for trade fair:
- donuts
- bouquet of flowers
- scarves
- cards (b-day, anniversary...)
- wall decorations
- teacher sign
- grab bag
- candy
- hair barrettes
- bookmarks
- artifacts from foreign countries
- kids shoes
- laptop tray
Paper Clip Project
In our Social Studies class we watched a video about a group
of teachers and students that worked to collect paper clips from all around the
world in remembrance of the victims of the Holocaust. The Paper Clip Project was quite
inspirational. It was amazing that
teachers and students were able to continue it for over a year, in fact for
four years! The part of the movie that
hit me the hardest was Sam’s speech.
When he talked about his mother and brother going one way and him and
his other brother going another at a concentration camp, it was hard to
hear. To find out what had happened to
them must have been devastating. I
cannot imagine losing any of my family members in such a horrific way. I’m so glad all of those soles were put to rest
as you could feel only a small piece of the sadness that was inflicted on so
many during the Holocaust. I hope
history never again repeats itself in that way.
The idea of racial supremacy is sickening. I truly hope that human begin to understand
that we are all connected and that we cannot change unless we help each other.
Decades Project
The Decades Project was very thought-provoking and
fun. Our group covered the 1950’s. We researched at first anything we could find
on the decade. Then we narrowed our
searches to politics and daily life. We
learned about some new events such as the “Great Smog of 1952”. We also learned more about things we had
learned in the past such as the “Space Race”, bomb shelters, presidents,
advertisements, and inflation. We all
dressed up. We had Marilyn Monroe,
Lucile Ball, Elvis Pressley and a poodle skirt (sock hop) look-a-likes ;)
Some important events from the 50’s:
v Brown vs. Board of Education – Separate is NOT equal
v The “Great Smog of 1952” (London) - Started environmental movement
v Rosa Parks refuses to give up her seat on the bus
v The Space Race & Fallout Shelters
Here are some of the firsts:
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Credit card
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Color TV
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TV Remote Control
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Car seatbelts
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Playboy Magazine
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Disneyland Opened!
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1st Organ Transplant
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1st Atomic Submarine
Launched
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McDonalds Corporation Founded
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Korean War Begins
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DNA was discovered
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Polio Vaccine Invented
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Primary Sources Project
I did not enjoy this project as much as others, but
perhaps my student would like this type of work. Although it was not difficult to input the
pictures and audio, I had somewhat of a hard time finding the exact types of
pictures I wanted to use. I could only
find two audio clips that went with my topic of the “Dust Bowl” and both of
them were songs when I was hoping for a recording of someone talking about
those times in history. The presentation
we saw as an example was more of what I wanted my project to turn out to look
like, but I could not find what I wanted.
That was my first time using that sight and I do think that there was a
lot of valuable information and historical pictures that would be beneficial
for students to see. I’m not sure I
would have them do the same time of presentation, but I may have them use the
pictures and audio recordings in projects.
Shaving Cream Art
I really enjoyed this project!! It was a way to totally relax and let your mind wander to wherever it may. I do not see myself as someone with much artistic ability, but I also do not always care what the final result turns out to be. It is simply a way to express myself and let go of all the stress that comes with adult life. I love art that involves coloring or painting with your fingers. It makes me feel childlike when I am able to engulf myself in an art project. While I am painting or drawing I am usually peaceful and feel free of worries. I will definitely be doing projects like this in my classroom. I thought the shaving cream might turn out to be too messy, but it really was not. As long as we have enough room to do the work and covers for the floor or tables it will be just fine. The shaving cream added an unusual element making it different than just using paint. I would like to try to use this technique with different objectives, one creating their own work and another trying to mimic a famous artist's work.
Talent Show
At the end of the semester our Art class had a Talent
Show. There were many different talents
seen. Amber went first and showed us
that she was a great Aunt through pictures of her and her nieces and
nephews. Other chose to sing a song, do
a cheer, recite a piano piece, teach defense moves, and Clare made two wonderful
cheesecakes to share with the class.
Some brought in their artifacts to show like a blanket or dress they had
made. Many showed off their talents
through pictures of their artwork, house, dog grooming shows, or talked about
their perseverance through challenges.
It was very interesting to see the chosen talent of each person in our
class. I was surprised by more than one
of my classmates’ talents. I had no idea
Kim could sketch such beautiful pictures or that Clare could make food with
such a nice presentation.
The Tiger Rising ;)
In Art class this semester we got together in groups to
compose a play that corresponded with a scene in the book our group read. We decided to choose a very important place
in the story which was when the main character introduced another character
(his friend, Sistine) to a tiger that he had found in the woods. The tiger is the center of the book and leads
the characters to their own realizations about life. I found the book to be interesting but the
ending was sad. I’m not sure if this is
a book I would read with my students in class.
Obviously, it would depend on their age, but it also may depend on how
well I knew my students in order to gauge how they would react. I do like that some may be able to relate to
the characters which would be beneficial and it could teach them empathy
hearing the characters’ point of view even if they could not relate.
Shoebox Activity
The assignment was to bring in items that could fit in a shoebox that you would take with you in the event of a disaster. At first I thought this would be easy to think of items off the top of my head, but I soon realized I really wouldn't need many items. What is really most important are my family members and dog. I would try to grab my purse which would contain any cash and credit cards. I would also take my cell phone and charger so that I could contact my sister and friends. Pictures would be nice to bring, but some of my most important ones are buried in a large stack which I doubt I would have time to search through. My passport and birth certificate are in a safety deposit box at the bank. In a panicked state I'm not sure I would think to take much else besides survival items like food, blankets, flashlights, batteries, and medicine. The project made me think about having a survival kit ready to go at my house and in my car. A backpack would work great with a spare set of clothes and copies of important information.
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