Tech Integration Unit

One of the most significant assignments I completed as part of becoming certified was creating a unit that was meaningful to my students and I. This tech unit integrates science, technology, reading, and listening & speaking skills.

This unit was initially created around the STRAW project, Students and Teachers Restoring a Watershed. The STRAW project helped me educate a community of learners who have become empowered to help make changes.

How did we make changes?

The first thing we did was learn about native plants and animals in our area, Corralitos, CA. I felt that it was essential for students to make connections to the plants and animals in our region. We took this background knowledge and used it to help us focus on specific plants and animals that are part of the STRAW project. We worked with the STRAW staff, restoration specialists, parent/family chaperones, teachers, and students for a restoration work day. We learned about the endangered species in two specific regions, Riparian Woodland and Oak Woodland. Last of all, we planted native plants, learned how they specifically helped the animals in that specific habitat, and had fun working outdoors using real tools!