This week was crazy busy! Students have been aware since the beginning about some elements that would be required (writing, data, design thinking, action, art, music etc...) and this week we introduced several of these as mini lessons. Moving forward, a big part of our plan is to encourage time management, independence and a then more time management. Teachers were busy checking in with kids and most worked on at least a few of the above elements this week.
The data collecting is something new that we have never done before, and it has been exciting, interesting, difficult and stressful. Most of our kids are collecting first hand data, and some are even collecting second hand data. Preparing surveys, discussing audience participation and size and constantly reviewing the idea that good data could likely be connected to taking action. It has not been easy, we are learning from our mistakes and hopefully the outcome will be amazing!
Collecting Data Mini Lesson
Design Thinking Mini Lesson
Writing Piece Mini Lesson