Game Day!
10/7/2017
How did you learn about forces when you were in elementary school? At PNA, third grade students were expected to show what they know about forces and interaction by creating their own arcade game. Since PBL takes learning to a whole new level, students took their learning beyond the classroom. Students had to present to parents, other students, other teachers, and to an organization called Kids' Kitchen. Presenting student learning through a public display is an important aspect to Project Based Learning because it adds to the authenticity of the learning experience. Read on to see the final steps toward 3rd Grade's final product, Game Day.
First, third graders advertised Game Day during morning announcements and went to every class to invite them.
Second, they practiced their presentation skills with the Head of School. There were three important things they had to include: (1) the answer to the driving question: How can we, as engineers, create arcade games for Kids' Kitchen? (2) Where are the forces on your arcade game or what is the science behind your arcade? (3) How do you play your game? After presenting to the Head of School, they watched their videos for Peer Evaluation. After receiving feedbacks from Ms. Hoefer, their peer, and teacher, students wrote their reflection on what they need to work on to prepare for their final public presentation.
3rd Grade asked the school community to bring carrots and broccoli when they come to play their arcade games. These vegetables were donated to Kids' Kitchen. PNA's 3rd graders and the kids' at Kids' Kitchen enjoyed a scrumptious meal together.
After dinner, kids at Kids' Kitchen had so much fun playing the arcade games. The third graders didn't want to leave. According to BIE, there’s one final benefit to having a public product: the proud moment when students present their work to the “real world” is often a memory they will keep for the rest of their lives.
Parent's Feedback:
"I honestly didn't know what to expect but I was impressed with the organization of the meal preparation and the friendliness of Elgin and the Rec Center staff. Elgin has a genuine love and passion for all children. My heart was overjoyed when I witnessed the kids equally as excited about playing the arcade games as our kids were to create and share them. When it comes down to it, they share the common bond of being curious kids who love creativity, friendship, fun, & learning. " - Rachel Botson
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Jessica GrahamMs. Graham graduated from the University of Alabama with a BS in Early Childhood/Elementary Education, and is currently working on her master's in reading. She enjoys hiking, traveling, arts & crafts, and playing the ukulele. Archives
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