High Tech Elementary North County
Projects
2020-2021
High Tech Elementary North County
Projects
2020-2021
Home of the Brave, written by Katherine Applegate, served as a starting point for deeper learning of the refugee experience. Kek, the main character and a young refugee, ignited a desire for fifth graders and I to explore refugee data in our community and the world to launch a mini-project integrating arts, maps, and personal topics of student interest. This mini-project was taught during project time to the entire grade level of 75 students with support teachers and grade level teachers serving as facilitators during distance learning.
Changemakers & Me Project 1st Grade
First graders explored numerous texts related to changemakers who have influenced communication, transportation and education. Students created nonfiction books replete with illustrations and writing based upon one changemaker who they shared attributes with, such as perseverance or creativity.