Our first period was a group of kids coming in to learn about research. The combined class of 2nd and 3rd graders were starting their research projects on estuary animals of New York. C gave a mini lesson on sources and paraphrasing before the students teamed-up to explore PebbleGo on their own. I realized that paraphrasing is a hard concept for students, there is a natural tendency for them to just copy and move information. I think that multiple lessons on paraphrasing throughout the research cycle would be a great reinforcement.
After the class and check-outs, C and I sat down to address the next steps on the iPad Project. C also talked me through some of the grant opportunities that are out there. I need to research them a bit more to see if Charter Schools qualify. Afterward, C mentioned that she would like to create a curriculum map for each school, and per class to get herself organized. Later in the week I experimented with a few different layouts, found here.
The 5th grade book club girls came in during lunch and we continued reading and discussing, New Kid.
Directed Fieldwork at McKinley 