Gr. 8/9

April

Gr. 8/9 Beef Heart Dissection

SYNOPSIS

In connection with science concepts, students had the opportunity to investigate a beef heart through dissection. After examining the parts of a heart, watching a brief video, students then had the opportunity to become more familiar with the beef heart with their partner.

CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS

Science

Anatomy of animals

CHARTER CONNECTION

Goal #1 - Students learned more about the anatomy and organs of a cow.

Goal #2 - Students had to use problem solving skills to figure out how to dissect the heart. Where to cut, etc.

Goal #4 - Students demonstrated strong leadership skills in using the tools correctly and working together.

Gr. 8/9 Feudal System Simulation

SYNOPSIS

To connect with the social studies curriculum, students participated in a feudal system simulation. Unbeknownst to the students, each were assigned to be a specific member of Renaissance Europe society. Some were kings and queens, some were lords, some were knights and others were peasants. Throughout the morning, students were assigned specific tasks, that at the time didn't seem to make sense. For example, a couple, who were unknowingly knights, were asked to walk around the perimeter of the school yard to make sure everything was okay. Other students were told to go and ask the royals or lords if they needed help with anything or to actually do their work for them. This lasted for quite some time. At the end of the exercise a discussion was had asking students what the purpose of the activity was. Some were able to see that it represented the different levels of a feudal society.

CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS

Social Studies

Renaissance Europe

Feudal Japan

CHARTER CONNECTION

Goal #1 - Research projects increased student's agricultural literacy and promoted agriculture.

Goal #2 - Students had to use problem solving skills to determine what topic they were going to research, how they were going to collect their data, how they would compile it and then how they would present it.

Goal #3 - Students had an overall goal and outcome that they wanted to achieve and they had to plan accordingly and follow a timeline.

Goal #4 - Students demonstrated strong leadership skills in time management, work habits and in the way they interacted with their partners and people they interacted with when collecting their data. They also worked on their public speaking skills.

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