Lesson Plans / Course Work

Rocks, Minerals, and Erosion

During my internship I taught a unit on rocks, minerals, and erosion and came up with a few good ideas I thought you may like that make the unit more interactive and engaging for students. Here’s a few of my favourites.

1. Interactive Rock Cycle

Using two paper plates and a fastener I had students write down the different steps and stages. Students were able to see the different stage of the rock cycle and used it in future projects.

2. Rock Types

To explain the different rock types to students I brought in visuals they could use to better understand metamorphic, sedimentary, and igneous rock. I brought in a layered chocolate bar (mars bar)  to represent sedimentary rock, then I students crush the bar, therefore becoming metamorphic rock (being change be heat/pressure). To represent igneous rock I brought int melted jolly ranchers. To represent lava that has cooled and formed that rock type. I did this before class time, as it would be difficult to do as a class.  If you want a copy of my lesson plan click below.

ROCK TYPES

Take Initiative Project 

For my KHS 139 course two other classmates and I came up with an idea to keep kids active within the classroom, so they do not get restless or irritable. We designed our project to help teachers within the classroom manage students in an easy and affordable way. This project is aimed for students of varying ages and can work with students with cognitive disabilities. We have 3 activities we came up with for students to do.

1) Copy Image- Students will draw a image on a paper then the will attempt to create that image. They can do this solo or with a partner to build relationships. This exercise  practices statics and balances.

2) Spin Roll- Students will roll a ball and knock over water bottles, as a copycat of bowling. They also rotate in a circle prior to doing this. This practices sending and receiving skills, as well as rotations.

3) The third is a dance video, which students mimic someone dancing. The video incorporates locomotions , jumps/landings, statics/ balances.

IMAGES STUDENTS COPY

The Importance of Feminism within the Classroom 

 In my ECS 110 course, I did a project on Feminism, and  how it is important within the school setting. Feminism is a topic I am very passionate about, and I think it is so important to educate students on this topic.

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cc: THE HUFFINGTON POST – The Truth About Feminism

 

Reflections on Indigenous Culture 

Learning about Indigenous culture and the effects of residential schools is something that I have found is so important. Growing up I was often ignorant about Indigenous culture, and how generations are still being affected by events that occurred throughout history. In my Indigenous 100 course I was able to reflect in a journal and learn spiritually.

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Research on Gender within the Classroom

Gender is something that has a major role in education and how we learn. Males and females learn differently, and often are treated different within the classroom. In this essay I discuss multiple issues that arise within the classroom, and the importance of recognizing gender in the classroom. This topic is so important, I hope you will read!

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cc: Academy Today- Tackling Sex and Gender Issues in the Classroom

My ‘Ideal’ Classroom 

 

This is my ideal classroom layout, which is based off the layout of the classroom I am currently in for my ECS 100 placement. The classroom has desks side by side so they can help one another. I have desks rather than tables to ensure each student has their own space and is able to keep organized. The teacher’s desk is at the front in order so I would be able to see everyone. There is a table at the back of the room so the kids can work on group projects and peer editing. The area rug at the front is a great place for classroom discussions and stories. I have included lockers for the kids backpacks and belongings, and also a sink for crafts and frequent hand washing.

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