Middle School
To teach in a manner that represents and cares for the souls of our students is essential if we are to provide the necessary conditions where learning can most deeply and intimately begin. - Bell Hooks
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:
Building our learning community takes time and preparation. Transitioning from online to in-person was difficult. The focus of my time here was the social and emotional learning of the children.
Take a look at some examples of activities to help foster a safe learning environment. Different strategies were used to support student learning.
playing games to foster communication and language development
cooperative painting project
brain breaks are also dance breaks
Daily questions to encourage group discussions
School led service learning trips
sitting together at large tables
class photos on display
Title: Protest Posters
Aim: Students will be able to:
research a social issue/cause that is important to them.
plan and execute a protest poster supporting their idea using linocut techniques.
Enduring Understanding: People create and interact with objects, places, and design that define, shape, enhance and empower their lives.
Essential Questions:
How does learning about art help us to understand the world?
How do artists and designers create works of art or design that effectively communicate?
