Category Archives: Social Justice

The Declaration of Independence: Standards Vs. Reality

Posted on July 13, 2018 by reecesn

Overview: Students work to understand constitutional rights and social justice over the yearlong social studies course. This specific learning experience will focus around the question of wheather or not the Declaration of Independence, which established an original vision for what … Continue reading →

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The Lorax and Wilt Chamberlin:

Posted on July 5, 2018 by reecesn

Lesson #1-The Lorax: Whose resources?    [Show movie: Dr. Seuss’s The Lorax Generalization: Human impact on the environment Concept: Natural Resources Concept: Capitalism Concept: Interdependence   Facts: Facts: Air/Water Pollution Facts: All living things are interdependent Facts: Interdependence within and … Continue reading →

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Building a Community of Inquiry

Posted on June 24, 2018 by reecesn

Creating a Community of Inquiry Using Philosophical Discussion Before you Begin: An Introduction: These strategies promote student voice. This, in turn, creates a culture of participation and attention and allows for an inclusive and collaborative space verses a more (typical) … Continue reading →

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“Making Thinking Visible” in the 5th Grade ELA Classroom

Posted on June 22, 2018 by mcleanjl

Below are two lesson ideas using strategies from Making Thinking Visible: How to Promote Engagement, Understanding, and Independence for All Learners by Ron Ritchhart, Mark Church, and Karin Morrison (2011). LESSON IDEA #1: Teaching making and adjusting inferences using “Zoom In” An … Continue reading →

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