Category: ED 420 Content Literacy

Teaching with A Novel: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks

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By , March 12, 2014 6:40 pm

Novel Resource Guide

Our task in ED 420 this semester was to create a plan to teach a unit using a novel. Because my content area is science, I was hesitant to use a science fiction novel so I used the historical science book of The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot. By accessing the link, the viewer has access to all of the information necessary to teach a unit using the book, from discussion questions to in class activities, and assessments.

Teaching Science with A Novel: The Hunger Games

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By , March 12, 2014 5:51 pm

Hunger Games Unit Plan 

Teacher: Shelbi Burnett

Grade: 8th

Subject: Middle School Science

Stage One : Desired Results 
Established Goals: Students will be able to draw from prior experience to identify how they have studied the world around them and gained factual knowledge (informally practice science). Students will learn to value the informal practice of science through observation and inference to inform their lives. Students will understand how the formal study of science is important to the advancement of society. Students will be able to explain how knowledge of science and technologies can be/have been used to oppress groups. Continue reading 'Teaching Science with A Novel: The Hunger Games'»

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