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Assessing fairness & ethical dilemmas
Assessing fairness & ethical dilemmas
Today the 4th graders started their day with a few rounds of Ethics 4 Corners, where they chose and defended whether they Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, or Strongly Disagree with the following statements:
There is always a right and wrong choice in every situation.
If I believe something is wrong, then it is wrong.
If you break a rule/law, you should always be punished.
They then read about a dozen scenarios and worked with a partner to sort them between fair and unfair. Some students took the extra challenge to use the Claim Evidence Reasoning format to defend their choices. The students decided their learning has moved somewhere between the Surface and Deep levels of learning since it included analysis, explaining connections, and drawing conclusions.
During Choice Time today, students learned about several brain puzzle games and geometry games/tools that will be available to them during future Choice Times.
After lunch, the students watched a BrainPop video about ethical dilemmas. This helped them to define the words ethics, morality, values, and dilemma. They then worked with a team to think of their own ethical dilemma, diagram it onto a multi-flow thinking map, and perform an improv skit to demonstrate the outcomes of different choices in the scenario. The skits had us rolling on the floor with laughter. We have a talented group of actors!
CALLING ALL CLASSROOM HELPERS!
CALLING ALL CLASSROOM HELPERS!
Authentic project-based and teamwork challenges can be incredibly, well, challenging with a class of 26 energetic and ambitious second graders every Friday. If you would be willing to be a second grade classroom helper for a full or half-day this semester, sign up for a slot (or 12) on this document. If you have any questions, please reach out!
In Search Of....
In Search Of....
Thank you so much to those of you that have donated to the Lowell GATE Foundation Account so far this year! There are a few things that families might have extra of at home that would benefit that class as well, so I thought I'd list those here:
handheld, cordless dust-buster vacuum (used is great!)
Allergy-friendly snacks (Our 3rd and 2nd graders have very late lunches and sometime forget or can't bring a snack to GATE.) Snacks like Chewy bars, popcorn, Clif bars, and raisins are great!)
Used picture books and short novels (think, Encyclopedia Brown) for younger students to choose as a birthday gift! I have a good collection of 4th-6th grade novels right now, but I may need more later.)
Last CHance ot Register for GIrls on the RUn
Last CHance ot Register for GIrls on the RUn
Last Chance to Sign Up Before Late Fees
Girls on the Run is an after-school program unlike any other. We are proud to be one-of-a-kind, just like the incredible kids we serve. Our program utilizes a research-based curriculum that inspires confidence in 3rd-5th graders through:
Fun, physical movement-based activities
Thoughtful group discussions that teach social-emotional skills
Dynamic team-building exercises that unlock empathy and inclusion
Setting goals in preparation for a celebratory 5K event
The program starts the week of September 12th and ends the week of November 14th. The 5K celebration will be held the morning of Saturday, November 12th. This season's curriculum will be different from last year with new activities and lessons.
Teams will meet twice weekly for about 75-90 minutes with trained and caring coaches. Each team only has 20 spots available. Your kid is welcome to attend any team - they don't have to attend school there.
The program registration fee is sliding scale based on family self-reported income. Financial assistance and payment plans are available during online registration. For need-based, scholarships please contact the GOTR office.
For more information about our program, visit our website at www.gotrtv.org. If you have questions, contact us at info@gotrtv.org, or call (208) 388-4687. We look forward to inspiring your kid to be more joyful, healthy, and confident.
Available at:
Longfellow Tuesday/Thursday
Lowell Tuesday/Thursday
Washington Monday/Wednesday
Consider Donating to the GATE Classroom
Consider Donating to the GATE Classroom
As we begin our school year and face new challenges, we are seeking new ways to enrich your child's education both in person and virtually. Our current wish list includes a set of classroom cameras (~$100 ea), our own set of 6 classroom Tello drones ($150 ea) that we don't have to share, Rubiks Cubes ($12), and a hand-held vacuum cleaner! The 6th graders will also be going on THREE field trips this semester, and we will need one of the bus trips (~$100) covered by Foundation donations. Please click on the link below to donate to my Boise Foundation Account. [LOWELL/GATE/GABRIELLI,AUDREY]
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THOSE WHO ALREADY DONATED!
IT WILL BE PUT TO GOOD USE RIGHT AWAY!
Follow our daily classroom adventures on Instagram!
Follow our daily classroom adventures on Instagram!
(I'll start posting as soon as I have confirmed which students from each school are on the No Photo List. Thanks for your patience!)
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