Westborough Teachers are immersed in the 4th addition of our Being the Change Book Club- "muddling through this work ourselves" first. #Beingthechange@SaraKAhmed
Excited to share this new Science Scope article about engaging students in modeling!
Why Does the Moon Look Like That Again? | NSTA https://t.co/fMXPcDhUGj
Kindergarten students are observing the Eagle Cam and reading informational books on eagles to answer their curious questions. #curiousclassroom@smokeylit@HastingsWPS
Kindergarten students research places in town to answer their curious questions. They are building background knowledge to answer the driving question- How can we teach new kids who move to Westborough about our community? #curiousclassroom@smokeylit@PBLWorks@HastingsWPS
It is important to teach students that when researching history they need to consider different perspectives. Understanding different perspectives will help us learn the whole story.
Social studies at the elementary level is meant to move students from opinion to argument, using evidence including primary and secondary source @MelrosePS@primarysource
Are you showcasing what you value in your classroom or building? Here is a great example of showcasing value in student choice reading! I would love to hear what you are trying in your space. #tcrwp
Kickoff to National Parks Inquiry Unit- students look at images and maps of 5 National Parks in their research groups recording what they notice and wonder. #curiousclassroom#inquiryilluminated. @smokeylit @Stephharvey49
Students in Grade 5 get authentic feedback from local historians on their Westborough Museum PBL. Great way to involve the community in our schools.
@FollettMrs@pittorinor@millpondschool@PBLWorks
I’ve said this before, but if you’re doing an MLK day service project consider bringing King-level analysis to it. Don’t just serve lunch at a soup kitchen, interogate why millions of ppl live in poverty in the first place.
King’s legacy isn’t about charity, it’s about justice.