@SHKrajewski I have always had 40 minute periods for school and I felt that we were smart about our time and it forced us to be efficient. I know the 4th and 5th grade levels had to move to 30 minute blocks due to Covid protocol. They said the same thing.
A5 Dive deeper into local ballot items that impact school community. Boundless thinking, reading, writing, speaking opportunities, not to mention pro-con structures of information presentation. See mentor texts: https://t.co/BpzZo2ZFL0 Adapt for a local election issue. #nt2t
You could analyze speeches of past candidates or even ha e students practice writing a presidential speech of their own. “What would you say if you were running for class President?”Analyze past U.S. presidents and speeches and discuss good and bad qualities? #nt2t
A3: I think this is the tough side of it. As students get older they will have an opinion based on what they hear at home and their own thoughts. It’s hard but I think it’s important to keep the conversation unbiased and neutral. However if it takes a turn it can be... #nt2t
@hartel30 Maybe (depending on age) this could be an opportunity to encourage research on the candidates? I feel that is a gap in some students' understanding of elections and who to vote for. Teaching respect for opinions but also doing the work of researching the values of the candidate.
@brianrozinsky@ruha9 I love this! We are helping to teach the future of our nation. Voting is a right that will not soon go away. Why not start introducing the concepts so we can help shape individuals who have a more complete understanding of the democratic process #nt2t
@BMSAutism I feel like this could be a great challenge to take on as a teacher though. Exposing students to the idea of democracy in simpler terms. This way, as they grow, their understanding will grow as well.