Jasmyn 10-17

Our group shared what had been going on in their classrooms. Here are the results.

Ms. Troyer's students edited pics on pic monkey and they did an iMovie. Her students were super excited to share their work. Students could do pictures or movies. 

Mr. Di Obilda- He started working on a WWI project with Dr. Wright. Students are  very engaged, asking questions,  and taking notes.  They really like  the new set up with PowerPoint and mind maps.  He is also planning a field trip. He has a technology project planned for next week.

Ms. Kluthe's current lesson is more math based, but they have

Mr. Kobylinski's class is planning their field trip and figuring who needs home health.  The students are researching what types of jobs are associated with home health. He wants them to think outside the realm of doctors and nurses.  He is trying to set up a trip to an assisted living site.  
He has found it to be very frustrating at times and he has to break it into sections. 

He has not had as much luck with biology, but students are getting better with notes.

Mr. Ross's chemistry class set up their own experiment with solubility and flame test. His physical science class set up pH experiments.

My class presented their presentations. I was excited that they worked in groups and did present, but I had higher expectations for the outcome. I gave them specific written instructions and also went over and elaborated verbally.  I noticed that the kids have a hard time doing research. They were not sure where to start and wanted me to just give them the information. In addition, they would look up information and write it down without knowing what it meant.  I do not think they understood that they had to be able to teach the rest of the class and had to know the subject.  I did give the students a rubric, so they knew what I would be grading.  I think next time,  I would put more instructions on the worksheet and stress even more how they cannot just put words on their presentations. They have to know the words and the information. They are the experts, teachers and we are the audience.  I also want them to continue working on their presentation skills.  They cannot read the screen and have their backs to the audience. 

I assessed the students using my rubric and again on the chapter test.  I had the kids answer an essay question describing the biogeochemical cycle they presented.  For the most part, the kids could tell me the name of the cycle, but had issues describing it.  Next time I will make sure that everyone takes notes, so they know what is going on.

Here is my rubric.

Grading Rubric:

Vocabulary-  10 points

Questions and content- 15 points

Research notes- 5 points 

Visual (creative, neat) 5 points

Notes handout- 5 points

Presentation

·      Participation (group will rate other students on participation and I will observe)- 5 points

·      Professionalism (not fidgeting, eye contact, clear voice)- 5 points

·      Preparation (practiced, organized, note cards?) - 5 points

Cited Sources (a minimum of 3, not including Wikipedia)- 10 points

Classroom notes- 5 points