Week 3

I can't believe that time has passed by so quickly.  Students are working on their culminating activity for the "First Nations Peoples of Canada (before European contact)" unit.  They have all chosen a First Nations artifact and completed research for a descriptive paragraph to be handed in next week.  Next week, they are all going to create an advertisement and a model of the artifiact to present in class for Friday!

In Math, I've begun the unit on fractions.  I've been using pattern blocks and fraction circles on the projector.  Students have been solving problems involving fractions on individual whiteboards.  I've learned that small whiteboards are very handy (and reusable) to see what students understand.  Also, using a few examples and explaining them very well has proven to be more effective than using many examples. I have to admit that I can tell that not everyone loves fractions but at least one student said, "Yes!" when I brought out the whiteboards for Math. 

I've taught some Art lessons and Phys Ed lessons (when my AT was absent).  I've recognized that these two classes are associated with being "fun" so my goal is for students to enjoy these classes- while following the rules, of course.  Time to prep for the last week.   

Enjoy your last week of practicum!