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I see the benefits of authentic learning and would like to try it
I have tried one or two projects that involved authentic learning, but I would like to try something out of my comfort zone or reach a larger audience
I have completed multiple authentic learning projects in my classroom and would like to connect with a larger audience or find new ideas to inspire me
Suggested Ideas.
Suggested Ideas.
Science
Science
Cave Exploration and Preservation
Synopsis
Introduce students into the world of spelunking by facilitating a classroom culture of research that focuses on the study of cave formation, ecology, and preservation. After emerging into the world of spelunking students can choose a topic regarding the formation, ecology, or preservation of caves to focus on, creating a project that showcases a problem and solution to an intended audience.
Resources
- Fieldtrip Zoom
- http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ganUXUa0sw&feature=youtu.be
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W14Z2MEGqJ4&feature=youtu.be
- https://www.tes.com/lessons/yxXY-dpwNVP3HQ/cave-exploration
Empowerment
Spelunking provides interest and real world relevance in the classroom.
Language Arts
Language Arts
Title - A Proposal for Change
Synopsis
Step 1: Identify a genuine challenge, decision, or issue rooted in the community. (i.e. Students discover the local food bank donations have been lacking and won't meet the needs of the community for the upcoming holiday.)
Step 2: Investigate the problem through authentic research.
Step 3: Journal and reflect.
Step 4: Create products, write proposal, and share findings with stakeholders.
Resources
https://www.edutopia.org/10-assessment-tips-for-class
Empowerment
When students are actively producing meaningful presentations, they reveal the ability to demonstrate 21st century skills to the solution of an authentic issue in the community. These skills are highly engaging and will serve them well into adulthood.
Title - Passion Projects
Synopsis
A “Passion Project” is a student driven project that allows learners to use critical thinking skills, creativity, collaboration, risk taking, and an opportunity to transfer what they learn with an authentic audience. To assist learners in this project the lead learner must give learners time to brainstorm what they are passionate about. Learners can share interests and connect with others for collaboration. Once the project is selected the learners will determine if their project can serve others and fill in a learner proposal to be approved upon by the lead learner. This proposal is integral and needs to be revisited during student/learner conferences throughout the project. Learners will have time to work during the school day, as seen fit, but they are also free to work at home or with a mentor leader as well. Every week students will complete a diary entry/blog to track progress. After about 3 weeks of working students will have a midpoint conference where they will develop their own rubric that will be used to evaluate their work and decide on a timeline of events needed to complete project by the learners selected date. Students will share their rubric for classmates to evaluate the end presentation of their Passion Project.
Resources
Samples coming soon
Empowerment
Allowing choice and self directed learning encourages students to reflect on what is important to them, but also make a difference in the world around them. Passion projects connect students to outside mentors and the community around them that empowers students to learn from and with others.
Title - Lions Club "Give From the Heart" program
Synopsis
Resources
Empowerment
Social Studies
Social Studies
Title - Modern History & Current Events
Synopsis
Students explore controversial topics of interest regarding current events. Students engage in active inquiry gathering, using, and interpreting evidence from both primary and secondary sources all the while assessing reliability, bias, and credibility of their selected sources. Finally, students generate and share a product to local organizations that argue their opinion.
Resources
Empowerment
Students connect with real world current events and advocate their opinions on controversial topics.
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Health Education
Health Education
Title: Make it Zero
Suggested Grade Level(s): 4-8
Synopsis: In the study of drug abuse education, students will respond to a statistic provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: over 90% of smokers begin before the age of 18. Students are charged to create, build or innovate an idea or product that makes this statistic 0%. Students can make anything that encourages, promotes or facilitates this movement. Students can then present their innovations and proposals to various stakeholders (i.e. teachers, administration, community officials, etc.).
Resources
Empowerment: This proposed experience attempts to tie in the authentic learning constructs of real world audience, real world relevance, and solution driven.
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