Mon, Nov 18, 2019 5:56 PM in Problem Based Learning Projects
I think you should use your rural community to drive the PBL. Just because you do not have many "resources" does not mean there cannot be rich PBLs happenning. I think if you were to get resources from somewhere else it takes away the authenticity of the learning experience. Remember PBL is all about being in the community. Think about the customs and traditions of your rural community....
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Mon, Nov 18, 2019 5:52 PM in Retaking assessments
I am currently a student teacher for 5th grade science and my host teacher allows retakes on tests and quizzes. Anyone who "fails" knows they can come to her and request the retake. It has to be done within a certain number of days of the test and if they do better on their retake then the two grades are averaged for a final grade. If they do worse, the better score stands.
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Mon, Nov 18, 2019 5:49 PM in Increasing Student Engagement in Science Lessons
Kahoot is great! I have used these for review in my science classroom and my students love them. We use chromebooks but I know you can use cell phones as well. Migth be more engaging for older students if they can use their phones. Overall, great resource!
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