Auction Project
3/30/2018
Students went to Artworks in Eagle River to work on their auction project. Each student designed a block made with glass that contributes to an overall finished fused glass platter. While they were there, they got to choose their pieces, tweak their design, and cut the glass to their liking, before putting it all together on the clear background. Not only did they have fun, they also got to use a lot of the skills they'd learned in Art class. After the project was finished, we went to Subway. Students were able to enjoy a quick lunch and talk about their work before we headed back. As always, the students did a great job and were excellent examples of PNA standards at both establishments. Science FairThe Science Fair was last week and the projects were even better than expected. It was clear that many hours of work had been put in to these assignments and that students were extremely proud of their accomplishments. Every student that I visited was able to clearly explain what they had worked on, why they had chosen their topic, and what they had learned from it. It was nice to see that they were not reciting practiced lines, but discussing their project or demonstrations with adults and showing them that they were true learning experiences.
Preparing for Zombies
3/1/2018
Even though we had an incredibly busy week, we still found some time to work on our Zombie Apocalypse Survival Kits. For their Z.A.S.K. project, students are putting 6 items in their bag or box that they feel would be most needed in case of zombies taking over. They will make their an example of their product and sell it others. The tasks included in this project included making their example, making a storyboard plan of their commercial, writing a script, creating a newspaper ad, and filming a commercial. The purpose behind this project is really to focus on different persuasion and advertising techniques. Students will create newspaper advertisements and commercials to sell their specific set of items to others in the school. Students that watch the videos will vote and give feedback to let us know which kit they are most likely to buy and why. ReadingWe also finished Before we were Free in class. Students completed characterization assignments, found the meaning and importance of similes, metaphors, and foreshadowing, and learned about the history of the Dominican Republic while discussing different types of governments. This book helped us bridge the connection between moving from our Constitution and Immigration units to our current unit on Inequality. We will continue with this unit when we return from Spring Break.
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AuthorCharlotte Woodside recently moved to Alaska from Central Texas. This is her 8th year teaching middle school. Archives
April 2018
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