Teaching Strategies Workshop - June 3, 2014

Carousel Brainstorming

Worksheets Don't Grow Dendrites

Cooperative Learning with Carousel Brainstorming

Teacher Research Experience for the Advancement of Knowledge

APPLY NOW FOR

TREK 2014-2015

Teacher Research Experience for the Advancement of Knowledge

Marshall University is now accepting applications for the 2014-2015 TREK Program.

TREK also has programs at West Virginia State University and West Virginia University.

TREK Program Overview:

This is a PAID research program open to local High School science teachers, as well as a student of their choice.  For six weeks over the summer, teacher and student participants will gain valuable research experience working alongside Marshall University professors. Teachers participating in TREK will also attend three online graduate courses through WVU that will enhance their research experience, guide them through classroom implementation, and deepen their understanding of the ethics of science.

Application Instructions:

Applications are now being accepted for the 2014-2015 TREK Program at www.marshall.edu/trek. If you would like to participate, be sure to submit your application ASAP (space is limited). The deadline for applying is April 11, 2014.

TREK Testimonial:

“I have been a part of the TREK program the past two summers and have absolutely enjoyed the experience.  I believe that it has given my students some insight into real research and helped them prepare for the transition to college.  I have already had a couple of students approach me about being part of the TREK program and I still use what I have gained within my classroom.  I am glad that it is being offered for another year and hopefully for many years to come.  What a great thing you all are doing at Marshall, WVU and WVSU.” –James Coble, Spring Valley High

Questions?

Contact Avia Huisman, Outreach Coordinator for the Marshall University College of Science by phone (304)696-3987 or email huisman@marshall.edu or visit us online at www.marshall.edu/TREK.

Engaging students in Google Earth in all content areas

Google Earth is a great tool for engaging students in the content.  You can give a context to the content with the inclusion of place.  One place to start is to have students explore places that are connected to their normal study.


The links below are a few examples of projects locating places in Google Earth.  Many of these have been created by students:

Art
Roman Modern Art Museums
Tour of Art Museums
Ancient Egypt for Art Students


Social Studies
Lewis & Clark
Holocaust Sites 1 
Holocaust Sites 2
Roman Empire 1
Roman Empire 2
Mayan Culture 1
Mayan Culture 2
Mayan Culture 3
Aztec Culture 1
Aztec Culture 2
Major Civil War Battles
Sistine Chapel Virtual Tour

Science
Coal Fired Power Plants
Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill
Oil Spills
Atomic Bomb Detonations
Meteor Impacts
Avian Flu Hotspots
Swine Flu Outbreaks


Literature
Huckleberry Finn
Mark Twain Sites 1
Mark Twain Sites 2
Shakespeare Sites 1
Shakespeare Sites 2
- Google Lit Trips

Mathematics
Mathematics History Tour of Nottingham
Estimation
Around the World

To locate more data for Google Earth go a web search for your topic of interest and include either KML or KMZ in the search.  You are looking for KML or KMZ files since they are the standard fine types for Google Earth.

Step by step instructions for making sets of simple placemarks with Google Earth is available for download.

Students can enhance their placemarks with photos and links using this handout.

Many other projects are available from the AMSP site.

Interactive Quizzes with Kahoot.it

You can use a free tool to build interactive quizzes in which students can use their cell phone, tablets or computers as responders. 
Go to Kahoot to create an account and start making your first Kahoot.

Engaging Every Student in Classroom Discourse

The discussion slides from the March 5 workshop at NCHS are available at the link below:

Engaging Every Child Through Enhanced Questioning Techniques