This week I implemented my Complex Instruction group work and the student's worked together to deepen their knowledge about Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle! They became "Recycle Super Hero Teams" to get their recycling message out to the school, created healthy worlds showing their knowledge about reducing & being Earthkeepers AND created toys out of junk and presented commercials to the class.
The outcome of their projects were more amazing than I possibly could have hoped for! It wouldn't have worked out so wonderfully without the support of Mia, Zynnia, Denise, and Amelia...THANK YOU!
Maggie, Logan, Lindsay and Holden had such a creative idea. They split their world into two sides and showed the contrast of a world that doesn't reduce and a world that does.
The outcome of their projects were more amazing than I possibly could have hoped for! It wouldn't have worked out so wonderfully without the support of Mia, Zynnia, Denise, and Amelia...THANK YOU!
Grace, Finny, and Owen presented their commercial about their toy Robot.
Maggie, Logan, Lindsay and Holden had such a creative idea. They split their world into two sides and showed the contrast of a world that doesn't reduce and a world that does.
We also had Hands-On Nature! Two scientists came in with a "time machine" and discussed more about Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Composting. The kids were very excited.
The whole Spirit Team watched Wall-E and thought about how Wall-E is an Earthkeeper.
The student's have worked hard for about 5 days on their new jobs. After saving up and keeping track of their balance, we went to the computer lab and graphed their balance. On Friday, they went shopping at the "3 R Bargain Store" and spent their hard earned money! The student's have been thinking about what invention they could create to change the world in any way and bought supplies from the store to execute their plans.
They used reusable bags to do their shopping.
The price of the items ranged from a penny to 15 cents. The student's had to budget their earnings and made decisions about which items they really needed for their invention. Riley was extremely thoughtful and while shopping said, "I am going to put the money that I am spending in my pocket each time I pick an item that I want to buy. That way I will know I have enough!"
They shopped...
They built...
and the result of their inventions were UNBELIEVABLE!!!!
The student's were so proud of their inventions that change the world. The innovative ideas ranged from Ollie's littering eating garbage truck to Lindsay's robot that feeds homeless people. Please check your child's backpacks this week for an invitation to a showcase of all their projects on WEDNESDAY APRIL 21st AT 2:00. (Feel free to take your child and his/her projects home with you. The inventions are large and won't be able to go on the bus!)
My solo weeks were absolutely amazing and all of the hard work paid off. I couldn't be more grateful to spending this student teaching experience with your children. I am not looking forward to my last day on May 7th :(
If you have any questions don't hesitate to email me! eschlank@uvm.edu
