Tic-Tac-Toe
Tomorrow, I am trying a form of Project Based Learning. Let's call it PBL Lite.
I've created a Tic-Tac-Toe chart of activities for my students from which to choose.
We have already completed the center square, so I'm excited to see which activities they choose to complete Tic-Tac-Toe.
The best part is I got to hear feedback from some colleagues during our #FeedBack Friday. They really liked the assortment of activities so students could choose not only a writing assignment, but also an art assignment. I lucked out and got hold of our department Chromebook cart, thus my students were able to work independently on electronic versions. Then, they could submit through Google Classroom.
My students have one more day in class to complete their work. Google Classroom allows them to work at home, as well. Texas History teachers might spot a typo in the assignment.
I put 2 anchor charts on the walls to explain each project. I can't tell you how many students simply made a flag instead of a map. The anchor charts provided clarity and textbook pages just in case.
I'm really happy with our work overall. I had 100% participation, and some of my reluctant learners got to witness my passion for creating engaging lessons just for them.
I plan on doing this again in January when we are learning about the Republic of Texas. Until then,
Peace
"Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a ladder, it will live its whole life believing it is stupid."
-Albert Einstein
The best part is I got to hear feedback from some colleagues during our #FeedBack Friday. They really liked the assortment of activities so students could choose not only a writing assignment, but also an art assignment. I lucked out and got hold of our department Chromebook cart, thus my students were able to work independently on electronic versions. Then, they could submit through Google Classroom.
My students have one more day in class to complete their work. Google Classroom allows them to work at home, as well. Texas History teachers might spot a typo in the assignment.
Tic-Tac-Toe
Pick 3 in a row and complete.
Create a map of Colonial Texas
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Write a short biography of Moses and Stephen F. Austin.
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Create a timeline of events in Tejas y Coahuila from 1821 - 1835
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Write a diary of a new colonist living in Tejas Y Coahuila
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Write a letter to Stephen F. Austin
This one is required.
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Create a job posting for an Empresario.
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Create a Venn Diagram of the Colonization Laws of 1823 and 1824
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Create a Monument to honor the Old 300
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Create a foldable explaining the roles of women in Tejas y Coahuila.
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I put 2 anchor charts on the walls to explain each project. I can't tell you how many students simply made a flag instead of a map. The anchor charts provided clarity and textbook pages just in case.
I'm really happy with our work overall. I had 100% participation, and some of my reluctant learners got to witness my passion for creating engaging lessons just for them.
I plan on doing this again in January when we are learning about the Republic of Texas. Until then,
Peace
"Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a ladder, it will live its whole life believing it is stupid."
-Albert Einstein
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