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Curriculum Materials:
- Chart Paper and graph paper
- Pencils, pens, markers, and colored pencils
- Various maps (at least three examples of
each type of map to be discussed)
- SMARTBoard with projection capabilities
- Laptops with Google Earth software
- Portfolio folders
- Floor plan puzzle (4)
- Floor map
- Compass Rose
- Various worksheets
Teaching Methods:
- Teach with enthusiasm its contagious!
HOW
- Students should be given multiple opportunities to
work in groups
- Think-Pair-Share opportunities allow students to
discuss new concepts and build new relationships
from their peers, not just the teacher
- Puzzles are an engaging way to stimulate interest
and require students to collaborate.
- Informal assessment (in terms of verbal or written
feedback) should be given to students throughout the
unit.
- Uncovering the content: providing students with
what they need to make discoveries teacher-guided
inquiry. Tomlinson & McTigue
- Models help students develop conceptual
understanding of the material (and greatly aid visual
learners.)
- Provide multiple examples!
- Incorporating art allows students to express their
creativity and allows students with artistic abilities to
combine their talents with the academic curriculum.
- Presenting to an authentic audience allows students
to make pride in their work, have an audience in
mind, and know that the assessment is authentic.
WHAT
Lesson
WHY
HOW