integrated units they’re messy. . . but they make sense!
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Integrated Units They’re messy. . . but they make sense!. Science in H igh G ear. Starting with a grant from The Farmington Foundation:. Trout in the Classroom. Tiny eggs destined for the river. What we are learning. The Environmental Impact on Organisms. Essential Questions: - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Integrated Units
They’re messy. . .
but they
make sense!
Science in High Gear
Critical Thinking
Writing
Starting with a grant from The Farmington Foundation:
Trout in the ClassroomTiny eggs destined for
the river.
What we are learning...
The Environmental Impact on Organisms
Essential Questions: How do changes in a habitat affect the organisms that
live there? How do researchers read, write, and communicate
effectively to learn about the world?
Common Core State Standards
Reading informational text Writing informative/explanatory text to examine a
topic and convey ideas and information clearly
The Framework for Teaching and Learning:
Collaboration, Meaningful Knowledge, Authentic Learning Tasks, Individual Responsibility
Workshop Model
Mini-Lessons Application of teaching
points Critical thinking Collaboration through
speaking and listening – very Common Core!
Collaboration in Action
Board of Ed Goals
Critical Thinking and Reasoning
Communication and Collaboration
Problem Solving and Innovation
Self-direction and Resourcefulness