Passion Projects for Children / Teachers: Allie R., Ethan R., Nick D., Marina T.
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Unit: Teaching
Theme: Mini-Lessons
Introduction
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the dynamics of teaching a k-12 lesson
- Explain the different parts of a lesson plan in written form
- Gain an awareness of the importance of the learner centered approach
- Experience the art of teaching through teaching well-planned lesson
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Main Lesson
Minilessons
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EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS
Watch the following videos and come up with your own conclusion. See the question below.
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Passion Projects for Children
Question 1
In which way do Passion Projects enhance the quality of the learning experience of school children?
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Question 2
What do the statements "self-starting" and "managing conflict" mean in the context of Passion Projects?
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After watching the video above on a specific type of Passion Project, (which is the Enigma Project); what kind of skills do students develop through it?
Question 4
List the parts of the Enigma Project and explain the role of each part.
Question 5
Why would the Enigma Project be an important methodology to implement in the classroom?
Question 6
What is the mission of the school where these Enigma Projects are implemented?
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A Note to Remember
"Failing to plan is planning to fail"
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Case Study
Covenant Christian School Sydney, Australia
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Activity
American Expats
Our Enigma Project will be to focus on a community of American expats living in a specific part of the world (a specific country) of your choice as a group.
Develop the different parts of the project addressed in the video, but adapted to the circumstances of our own class (context, time, resources).
Process
- Create content
- 10 questions
- Contract
- Answers
- Biblio
- Presentation
- Audience interrogation
- Add new questions
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Journaling
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Glossary
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Sources
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Date: Nov. 6th, 2023
Title: The Basics of Cursive Writing
Art Discipline: Writing
Grade Level: 3rd and up
Teacher's Name: Nicholas DiAmbrosio
Vol. 1
3. OBJECTIVE & COMPONENT: 7.4 Uses handwriting appropriate for age and grade level consistently: forms upper- and lower-case cursive letters correctly; spaces words evenly; writes final drafts legibly
4. Standard (Competency): 7.D The student will demonstrate the ability to write daily for a variety of purposes: a. teacher directed writing b. self-initiated writing.
5. Plan (Activity): Students watch a brief video that overviews the different stokes used in cursive writing, to develop a basic understanding of the style. Then will following along as we write each letter of the alphabet, and some small words.
6. Assessment: Did the student write the alphabet, and small words while following along with the lesson?
7. Homework: Students are able to write 7-10 words from the word wall 3 times each.
11. Written Component: The activity is written
12. Careers Skills: Writing in any form is a necessity. With the ever evolving growth of technology, the element of cursive writing sometimes is lost. This trait is still essential in the workplace in some cases so the knowledge of the topic is needed.
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