Armaggeddon Video for Science 2

Armaggeddon Video for Science

Hey guys, I think I may have actually be able to download a video clip for science class.

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In trying to play around with RSS and Goggle Reader, I found some wonderful designs for bookshelves. I'm not sure how practical most of them are, but certainly they are eyecatching. This goes with Chapter 4- Design and the designing of the cheaper toliet brush. Look at the widget, "Glenita's shared items".

Chapter 4 Design

Oh, my! This was a facinating chapter to read. It inspired me to create a lesson on linear measurement that had students working in teams to design and construct a stationery caddy. So much more thinking went on during this lesson.
I am looking at the design of things in my environment much more critically.

Reflecting on our new activity

Allowing students to use the familiar jigsaw activity, but present their learning in so many ways definitely shows the use of diverity in one's plans.
As a teacher, I must change the status quo of projects in my classroom and become the facilitator rather than that dispenser of knowledge. Using these activities helps me to see my students' true learning and personalities. These skills are important to continue to see myself as a continuing learner and communicate with the the 21st century students.

Homework on Chapter 3: A Whole New Mind

While reading this chapter, I began to think of a short video clip that I showed to the students this last year in an effort to show the way different designers work together to design a new car. One of the team created a draft sketch of the car, while another had to design parts to make it work. A third designer concentrated on the aesthetic qualities of the interior such as car seat fabric and carpets. This venture required a great deal of creativity and collaboration among them to create a protype car to present at a new car show in Chicago. These jobs involved the creation of a new car, not the actual building of it.
From what I read, it's obvious that right- brain thinking is becoming more of a necessity in this world we're in. The Rainbow Project is a wonderful addition to recognize the value of those students who may not excell at the left-brained designed SAT tests.