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Topics in Science and ELA
In my classroom I try to
take a hands-on approach to learning as much as possible. I
firmly
believe in a constructivist approach in which the students can develop
their own understanding through investigation, examination, and
inquiry.
This style of teaching and learning has been proven to be very
successful
in my experience as well as in research. When students work
cooperatively
with one another they are not only the "learners," but the "teachers"
at
the same time. Students who take an active role in their
education
by teaching in small groups actually retain and understand the material
in a deeper sense, compared to traditional memorization. Of
course,
there is still a need for the "traditional" side to education
(textbooks,
lessons, etc.), however, I try to relate the material to real life
experiences
as much as possible.
Science
November to January
Earth Science
- layers of the earth
- continental drift and pangaea
- sea-floor spreading
- plate tectonics
- earthquakes, volcanoes, and mountain formations
- weathering, erosion, and deposition
- glaciers
- rocks and minerals, rock cycle
ELA
November to December
- Grammar
- Continuing with Fiction (short stories),
literary elements and devices
- Reading for enjoyment
- Reading toward 25 book goal
- descriptive writing
Homework: Science ELA
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