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Episode 22: Games for Change with Luis Saltos

…like students came to the realization that video game design is not as easy as playing video games. I feel like whenever students see my class and it’s a tech class, it’s a coding class, it’s a video game design class, and it’s like, “yeah, this going to be super easy,” and it’s like, no,…

Episode 5: Rafael Cruz, LA County Teacher of the Year 2021-22

…and industry members and educators would look at their video and then give them feedback. In Flipgrid you could make a video and you could do a feedback video – that is something that I’m using now because I was able to get a lot of people: engineers, somebody from NASA, we got someone that…

Episode 1: Two Bit Circus with Dr. Leah Hanes

…Arts District. It is just a fabulous experience of VR, AR, video games, arcade games, and an interactive theater. We bring kids for field trips and kids are playing video games all the time so we can get them in that environment and then talk to them about the kinds of careers that exist around…

Episode 25: Chemistry – Challenges and Solutions

…explore concepts in chemistry by providing a strong foundation for learners through a dynamic video course with each video hosted by a different working chemist to show a diversity of chemistry professionals and the challenges chemistry is addressing for society. The interview has been edited for length and clarity. Transcript Matter and the Rise of…

Episode 26: LA84 Foundation with Renata Simril

…give us a highlight reel of some of the awardees and what some of the initiatives that they launched or are doing with their students at their school sites? Renata Simril [14:37] The 23 videos, I read all of them, but the videos are really about storytelling. That’s when they pull at your heartstrings, and…

Episode 10: Griffin Education with Tim Griffin

…content out there and the teachers are so over-scheduled. I’m in a program with the Children’s Media Association where we’re looking to find a collaborator who can take our music and get it on TV, either as animated videos in between episodes of shows, or as a recurring feature on someone else’s show, like the…

Episode 18: 2022 Teacher of the Year with Michelle Stradford

…day long, and deal with more of the paperwork and bureaucracy. So, it’s hard, very hard. Nati Rodriguez [12:39] We watched your TOY video and you mentioned “not needing to fill every minute with instruction.” Could you just tell us about what other things you incorporate in your classroom that bring joy into that experience?…

Episode 16: Neuroscience & the Classroom – Making Connections

Episode 16: Neuroscience & the Classroom – Making Connections October 24, 2022 Today, we have a special episode, an excerpt from Annenberg Learner series, Neuroscience & the Classroom: Making Connections – a video course designed to familiarize K-12 educators with current neuroscience research that could be used in the classroom. The following episode highlights exciting…

Episode 14: LabXchange with Marty Samuels

…excited to announce that the Learner series The Habitable Planet is now available on LabXchange. The Habitable Planet is a video course for high school teachers and undergraduate students in environmental science, and additional series will be added in the coming months, so stay tuned by subscribing to this podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever…

video: View & Analyze The Video

…the following questions: What is text? What is interpretation? At what level can interpretation begin? Can there be multiple interpretations? How is the interpretive mode assessed? *The classroom excerpts featured in this video are from the Teaching Foreign Languages K-12 video library. To learn more about the featured lessons, go to the Library Videos Chart….

section: Part A: Classroom Video (30 minutes)

…Video Segment In this video segment, Lolita Mattos introduces her students to the process of backtracking. She begins by giving her students an algorithm. She then asks them to undo the algorithm by reversing operations. You can find this segment on the session video, approximately 46 minutes and 3 seconds after the Annenberg Media logo….

section: Part A: Classroom Video (30 minutes)

To begin the exploration of what algebraic thinking looks like in a classroom at your grade level, watch a video segment of a teacher who has taken the “Patterns, Functions, and Algebra” course and has adapted the mathematics to her own teaching situation. When viewing the video, keep the following three questions in mind: Note…

section: Part A: Classroom Video (30 minutes)

To begin the exploration of what algebraic thinking looks like in a classroom at your grade level, watch a video segment of a teacher who has taken the “Patterns, Functions, and Algebra” course and has adapted the mathematics to her own teaching situation. When viewing the video, keep the following three questions in mind: Note…

video: A Closer Look (video)

Videos A Closer Look Witness Lives Evidence Story A Closer Look is a helpful video to view first, as it provides the basis for further study. This video features: Photography historian Dr. Makeda Best on working with teachers to model the Focus In method for analyzing photographs Dr. Julia Dolan on curating a museum exhibit…

video: Story (video)

Videos A Closer Look Witness Lives Evidence Story Every photograph tells a story: Stories of struggle. Stories of beauty. Stories of community and culture. This video offers stories of three people and what compels them to do what they do. High school teacher Kim Kanof teaches from the Protests and Politics collection. National Geographic photo…

video: Evidence (video)

Videos A Closer Look Witness Lives Evidence Story An image can show us otherwise invisible processes, previously undiscovered life forms, and dramatic change over time. This video features three people who offer photographic evidence of the unknown and unseen. High school teacher Rima Givot teaches from the Genetics and Bioengineering collection. Scientist and photomicrographer Dennis…

video: Lives (video)

Videos A Closer Look Witness Lives Evidence Story Lives explores the story of human resilience and perseverance. In this video, you’ll meet five people who illuminate the lives of others through photography. Middle school teacher Donald Rose teaches from the Disaster and Government Response collection. Historian Linda Gordon shares how writing a biography of FSA…

video: Witness (video)

Videos A Closer Look Witness Lives Evidence Story Photographs bear witness to the world around us and give us an opportunity to learn more about historical and present day people, places, and events. In this video, you’ll meet three people who witness the power of photographs to teach and communicate. Middle school teacher Donald Rose…

video: Online Textbook and Video

This online textbook chapter supports and extends the content of the Emerging Infectious Diseases video. The chapter content covers the factors affecting the emergence of disease. Click on the Go button to begin reading, or skip to a sub-section of the chapter in the list below.

video: View & Analyze Video

As you reflect on these questions, write down your responses or discuss them as a group. Before You Watch Respond to the following questions: How do you integrate geography and history into your lessons? What kinds of technology might students learn to use in a foreign language class? How do you design activities that help…

section: Part B: Divisibility Test (50 minutes)

…and B4. Did you use similar methods to come up with a rule? You can find this segment on the session video approximately 7 minutes and 17 seconds after the Annenberg Media logo.   Video Segment In this video segment, Donna explains her group’s thinking in finding the divisibility test for 6. With Professor Findell,…

video: Program 13: Learning To Revise

Watch the 30-minute video “Learning To Revise.” If you prefer to watch the video in segments, you can stop at the times suggested below or use the Video Guide (PDF) — a detailed outline of the video — to determine places to stop for discussion. Answer the questions that follow each segment, jotting down your…

video: Program 2: Teacher as Writer

Watch the 30-minute video “Teacher as Writer.” Apply what you have learned in “Building a Community of Writers” as you watch the extended video of other teachers’ classes. Answer the questions that follow each segment, jotting down your answers in your notebook or using them as discussion starters. Christine Sanchez’s Class Christine Sanchez talks about…

video: Program 12: Peer Conferences

…and ask questions. The video concludes with a look at students engaging in peer conferences using the new strategy. (If you are watching the video in segments, you will find this image at the beginning of the segment, approximately 16 minutes into the video.) What are the benefits of talking about a piece of writing…

section: Part A: Cyclic Functions (50 minutes)

…Annenberg Media logo.   Video Segment In this video segment, taken from the “real world” example at the end of the Session 8 video, Rick Garnen of the Massachusetts Maritime Academy talks about the causes and effects of tides on currents in Cape Cod Bay and how this relates to the mathematics of cyclic functions….

video: Program 6: Reading/Writing Connections

Watch the 30-minute video “Reading/Writing Connections.” Apply what you learned in “Reading Like a Writer” as you watch the extended video of classroom examples. Answer the questions that follow each segment, jotting down your answers in your notebook or using them as discussion starters. Christine Sanchez’s Class Christine Sanchez’s third-graders are preparing to write about…

video: Program 5: Reading Like a Writer

Watch the 30-minute video “Reading Like a Writer.” If you prefer to watch the video in segments, you can stop at the times suggested below or use the Video Guide (PDF) — a detailed outline of the video — to help you determine places to stop for discussion. Answer the questions that follow each segment,…

video: View & Analyze the Video

As you reflect on these questions, write down your responses or discuss them as a group. Before You Watch Respond to the following questions: What accommodations do traveling teachers (that is, teachers who do not have their own classrooms) have to make? What kinds of activities engage second-graders in a language class? How might you…

unit: Big Ideas in Literacy – Science

Introduction Disciplinary literacy in science is challenging and highly rewarding. It involves more than what we traditionally think of as reading and writing, encompassing interpreting graphs, following evidence presented in a video, understanding how teams work, judging the quality of an online source of information, writing a blog or contributing to a shared digital document,…

section: Part A: Observing a Case Study (25 minutes)

To begin the exploration of what topics in number and operations look like in a classroom at your grade level, watch a video segment of a teacher who took the Number and Operations course and then adapted the mathematics to her own teaching situation. In the video segment, Ms. Donnell introduces students to That’s Logical!…

section: Part C: Inferences and Predictions (35 minutes)

…make inferences and predictions? • What are some of the students’ preliminary conclusions? • Which of the students’ inferences are based on the data, and which are based on their own personal judgement? Video Segment In this video segment, Paul Sowden asks the students to look for patterns in the four line plots and to…

section: Part A: The Concept of Area (25 minutes)

…  Video Segment In this video segment, kindergarten, first-, and second-grade teachers discuss some of the important ideas about area. One teacher mentions that the conservation of area has to be considered when teaching young children. You can find this segment on the session video approximately 3 minutes and 30 seconds after the Annenberg Media…

video: Program 11: Conversations Among Peer Writers

Watch the 30-minute video “Conversations Among Writing Peers.” If you prefer to watch the video in segments, you can stop at the times suggested below or use the Video Guide (PDF) — a detailed outline of the video — to help you determine places to stop for discussion. Answer the questions that follow each segment,…

video: Program 9: Conversations With Student Writers

Watch the 30-minute video “Conversations With Student Writers.” If you prefer to watch the video in segments, you can stop at the times suggested below or use the Video Guide (PDF) — a detailed outline of the video — to help you determine places to stop for discussion. Answer the questions that follow each segment,…

video: Program 8: Teaching a Specific Writing Strategy

Watch the 30-minute video “Teaching a Specific Writing Strategy.” Apply what you have learned in “Teaching the Writing Craft” as you watch the extended video of classroom examples. Answer the questions that follow each segment, jotting down your answers in your notebook or using them as discussion starters. Silvia Edgerton’s Class In this segment, Silvia…

video: Program 4: Fostering Choice and Independence

Watch the 30-minute video “Fostering Choice and Independence.” Apply what you have learned in “Reasons for Writing” as you watch the extended video of classroom examples. Answer the questions that follow each segment, jotting down your answers in your notebook or using them as discussion starters Mark Hardy’s Class On these first two days of…

video: Program 3: Reasons for Writing

Watch the 30-minute video “Reasons for Writing.” If you prefer to watch the video in segments, you can stop at the times suggested below or use the Video Guide (PDF) — a detailed outline of the video — to help you determine places to stop for discussion. Answer the questions that follow each segment, jotting…

section: Part C: Quadperson (45 minutes)

…comparison? Did the Quadperson look the same after a change made by a relative comparison? Why? Video Segment In this video segment, Andrea and Deanna compare the two versions of Quadperson and discuss why one Quadperson is more in proportion with the original than the other. Watch this segment after you’ve completed Problems C1-C4, and…

video: View & Analyze the Video

As you reflect on these questions, write down your responses or discuss them as a group. Before You Watch Respond to the following questions: What do you need to keep in mind when teaching a class that includes more than two adjacent levels? What literary genres are most accessible to high school students? When is…

video: View & Analyze the Video

As you reflect on these questions, write down your responses or discuss them as a group. Before You Watch Respond to the following questions: What are some ways to expand and enrich a lesson around a limited set of vocabulary terms, such as the names of different fruits? What are some learning strategies that you…

section: Part A: Observing a Case Study (25 minutes)

To begin the exploration of what topics in number and operations look like in a classroom at your grade level, watch a video segment of a teacher who took the Number and Operations course and then adapted the mathematics to her own teaching situation. When viewing the video, keep the following questions in mind: See…

unit: Bringing It All Together – Mathematics

…reading, writing, speaking, and listening are framed in this video. What new ideas surface for you as you contemplate implications for instruction? Reflect: How similar or different are the practices discussed in this video compared to the practices in your own classroom? What new ideas might be important to begin to implement in your own…

section: Part B: Line Plots (40 minutes)

…give three descriptive statements that provide an answer to the question “How many raisins are there in a half-ounce box of Brand X raisins?” At least two of your statements should take into account the variation in the data. Video Segment In this video segment, participants attempt to answer the question “How many raisins are…

section: Part B: Looking for Prime Numbers (45 minutes)

…extended grid should you look to find prime numbers greater than 3? Video Segment Watch how Professor Findell and the participants worked on Problems B1-B3 in this video segment. Are you convinced that the conjecture about locating prime numbers is true? Try extending the table by a few more rows to see if the rule…

lesson: Part B: Linkage-Strip Constructions (40 minutes)

…You can find this segment on the session video approximately 9 minutes and 25 seconds after the Annenberg Media logo.   Video Segment In this video segment, Kent describes a different rule for when three lengths will make a triangle. Watch this segment after you have completed Problems B1-B4, and compare your rule with Kent’s….

section: Part C: Comparative Experimental Studies (65 minutes)

…randomly chosen for List B were unusually smart? Video Segment In this video segment, researchers at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital discuss the design of a study on the effects of aspirin. Watch this segment after completing Problem C6. How was the study on aspirin designed? What characteristics of the study’s design are most important…

section: Part C: Bias in Measurement (20 minutes)

…Norm Abram discusses measurement error and bias in carpentry. What examples of bias, or systematic error, were present in this discussion? How could these be avoided? You can find this segment on the session video approximately 23 minutes and 31 seconds after the Annenberg Media logo.   Video Segment In this video segment, Professor Kader…

lesson: Getting Ready

…work through the session: What are historical references? How do historical references affect the creation of new works of art? Materials and Resources Videotape or broadcast of Program 3 — Historical References in the Arts Quidam video by Cirque du Soleil. Quidam is widely available on video to purchase or borrow and share. See How…

section: Part A: A Simpler Number System (70 minutes)

…the other from the vertical column on the far left, and add them. See where you land on the table. Then consider what happens if you move one up from the original number in the vertical column and one to the right in the horizontal row. Video Segment In this video segment, Rhonda and Monique…

section: Part C: Analyzing Binomial Probabilities (45 minutes)

…— Tails, Second Toss — Tails (Abbreviated TT):               Video Segment In this video segment, Professor Kader demonstrates how to construct a tree diagram. As you watch, ask yourself, What does a path on a tree diagram represent? View this segment after you’ve completed the Interactive Activity. Note: In…

section: Part D: Ordering Hats: (35 minutes)

…begin, make an initial guess about whether you expect all hat sizes to be equally common. Explain your answer. If you think some hat sizes will be more common than others, which hat size would you expect to be the most common, and why? Video Segment In this video segment, the hat-ordering problem is introduced,…

section: Part C: Inferences and Predictions (30 minutes)

…likely or unlikely” (NCTM, 2000). How is this expectation illustrated in this video segment? Video Segment In this video segment, Ellen Sabanosh asks her students to predict the number of raisins in an unopened box, based on the data they have collected. Watch them discuss both reasonable and unreasonable predictions.   Problem C1 Answer the…

section: Part C: Bags, Blocks, and Balance (30 minutes)

…left? For the purposes of the problems, the bags in each problem hold the same number of blocks, and the bags themselves weigh practically nothing.   Video Segment In this video segment, Sue-Anne tells Professor Cossey how she solved a balance puzzle while Professor Cossey follows along on a chart. Was Sue-Anne’s thinking similar to…

video: Program 15: Writing Across the Curriculum

Watch the 30-minute video “Writing Across the Curriculum.” If you prefer to watch the video in segments, you can stop at the times suggested below or use the Video Guide (PDF) — a detailed outline of the video — to help you determine places to stop for discussion. Answer the questions that follow each segment,…

video: Program 1: Building a Community of Writers

Watch the 30-minute video “Building a Community of Writers.” If you prefer to watch the video in segments, you can stop at the times suggested below or use the Video Guide (PDF) — a detailed outline of the video — to help you determine places to stop for discussion. Answer the questions that follow each…

video: Program 10: Teacher-Student Conferences

Watch the 30-minute video “Teacher-Student Conferences.” Apply what you have learned in “Conversations With Student Writers” as you watch the extended video of classroom examples. Answer the questions that follow each segment, jotting down your answers in your notebook or using them as discussion starters. Silvia Edgerton’s Class Silvia Edgerton is engaged in a formal…

video: Program 7: Teaching the Writing Craft

Watch the 30-minute video “Teaching the Writing Craft.” If you prefer to watch the video in segments, you can stop at the times suggested below or use the Video Guide (PDF) — a detailed outline of the video — to help you determine places to stop for discussion. Answer the questions that follow each segment,…

video: Thinking Like a Mathematician (video)

Constantina “Dina” Burow walks her students through logarithmic functions by breaking down a word problem from a mathematics textbook and then showing them how their previous knowledge of exponential functions helps them graph and solve logarithmic functions. Teacher: Constantina “Dina” Burow School: Health Sciences High and Middle College, San Diego, CA Grade: 11 Discipline: Mathematics…

Part A: Observing a Case Study (25 minutes)

To begin the exploration of what topics in number and operations look like in a classroom at your grade level, watch a video segment of a teacher who took the Number and Operations course and then adapted the mathematics to her own teaching situation. When viewing the video, keep the following questions in mind: Note…

section: Part A: Patterns in Variation (10 minutes)

…of the variation they find. Professor Kader also introduces the uses of graphical and tabular representations. See Note 2. Video Segment In Problem H2 of Session 1, you looked at the mint marks of 100 Jefferson nickels. Then you answered a series of questions about those coins. In this video segment, the onscreen participants examine…

lesson: Part A: Geometry as a Problem-Solving Process (25 minutes)

…Where in the lesson are students solving problems and thinking mathematically? How does the problem solving relate to the geometric content? Thinking back to the big ideas of this course, what are some geometric ideas these students are likely to encounter through their investigation of this situation?   Video Segment In this video segment, fifth-grade…

section: Part A: Statistics as a Problem-Solving Process (20 minutes)

…subject-area disciplines are apparent in this data investigation? • Thinking back to the big ideas of this course, what are some statistical ideas that these students are likely to encounter through their investigation of this situation?   Video Segment In this video segment, the teacher, Paul Sowden, applies the mathematics he learned in the Data…

lesson: Part A: Geometry and Reasoning (25 minutes)

…students drawing logical conclusions and thinking mathematically? How does the reasoning relate to the geometric content? Thinking back to the big ideas of this course, what are some geometric ideas these students are likely to encounter through their investigation of this situation?   Video Segment In this video segment, sixth-grade students in Ms. Saenz’s class…

section: Part A: Statistics as a Problem-Solving Process (30 minutes)

…up? • Thinking back to the big ideas of this course, what are some statistical ideas these students are likely to encounter through their investigation of this situation? See Note 2 below. Video Segment In this video segment, teacher Suzanne L’Esperance applies the mathematics she learned in the Data Analysis, Statistics, and Probability course to…

section: Part A: Equality and Balance (30 minutes)

…A2 If someone asked you to solve the equations in Problem A1, what would the solution sets be?   Tip: The definition of a solution set is helpful here. Consider how many different solutions there are in each solution set.   Video Segment In this video segment, Gina explains her solution to Problem A2, including…

section: Part C: Building the Number Line (35 minutes)

…number between 2.5 and 2.6? Is there one between 2.55 and 2.6? Video Segment In this video segment, Professor Findell explains the concept of density and why rational numbers, unlike the counting numbers or integers, are dense. Watch this segment after you’ve completed Problem C4. Can you think of any other sets that are dense?…

section: Part B: Decimals to Fractions (30 minutes)

…equivalent for 0.2363636…. Look carefully at which digits repeat. This is not the same type of decimal as the ones used in Problems B1 and B2. Video Segment In this video segment, Donna and Tom convert into a fraction the type of decimal number where not all the digits repeat. Watch this segment after you’ve…

section: Part A: Base Two Numbers (45 minutes)

…to the other: a. 1101two = _________ten b. 11111two = __________ten Video Segment In this video segment, Doug and Tom convert numbers from base two to base ten and vice versa. Doug notices that the number 63 in base ten is one less than the next power of two, and he explains how his finding…

section: Part C: Place-Value Representation in Base Ten and Base Four (40 minutes)

…number? Video Segment In this video segment, Ben and Liz work with manipulatives to represent numbers in base four and solve some arithmetic problems. They realize that they need to move to the next place value in base four. Watch this segment after you’ve completed Problems C1-C4. Did you find it necessary to think about…

section: Part B: The Size of Infinity (35 minutes)

…the counting numbers? (What elements are missing?) Video Segment Watch Tom and Doug as they put two sets of numbers into one-to-one correspondence and contemplate whether such correspondence makes the sets the same size. Watch this segment after you’ve completed Problem B1. Did you come up with a different method to put the two sets…

unit: Big Ideas in Literacy – History/Social Studies

…background knowledge Incorporating historical sources that are used to back up claims Video and Reflection: Watch Reading and Writing in History to see an example of how reading and writing are brought together in the study of history. You may want to take notes on the questions below. Before you watch: What do students read…

section: Part A: Models for Multiples and Factors (75 minutes)

…of this activity, use graph paper when drawing the squares and rectangles you wish to represent to ensure that the dimensions of the shapes are precise. Problem A5 Use the area model to find the GCF and LCM of the following: a. 30 and 42 b. 18 and 30 Video Segment In this video segment,…

Part A: The Concept of Area (25 minutes)

To begin exploring what the teaching of measurement might look like in the classroom, participants in the Measurement course first re-examined the big ideas around one topic: area. They considered how students make sense of these ideas and discussed ways to present these concepts to middle school learners.   Video SegmentIn this video segment, six…

video: Using Primary Sources

Video Summary: Examining primary sources and artifacts from the past gives students the chance not only to study history but to become historians and anthropologists themselves. Fifth-grade teacher Kathleen Waffle attended a summer teaching institute at Colonial Williamsburg to learn more about primary sources from the colonial period and how to use them with her…

video: Signposts

…(CELA) University at Albany, State University of New York Welcome to Engaging With Literature: A Video Library, Grades 3-5! Produced by Maryland Public Television with funding provided by Annenberg Media, this nine-part video library is designed to help language arts teachers in grades three to five enhance the literary experiences of their students. This series…

section: Part B: Exponential Growth (40 minutes)

…mouse to the right.   Video Segment In this video segment, on screen participants discuss the differences between salary plans A and B in Problems B1 and B2 above. In particular, they explore the differences between linear and exponential functions. Watch this segment after you have worked on Problems B1 and B2. If you get…

section: Part A: Linear Relationships in Patterns (35 minutes)

…2 3 4 5   Problem A2 Develop a formula describing the number of toothpicks as a function of the number of squares.   Tip: As in Session 2, try to develop the formula based on the context of the toothpick squares. Video Segment In this video segment, Gina explains her solution to Problem A2,…

video: Introduction to the Video Library

video: View & Analyze The Video

As you reflect on these questions, write down your responses or discuss them as a group. Before You Watch Respond to the following questions: How do you approach teaching different dialects or registers of Arabic in your classroom? What are some different methods of giving feedback to your students? On what basis do you choose…

lesson: Part A: Geometry as a Problem Solving Process (25 minutes)

…likely to encounter through their investigation of this situation?   Video Segment In this video segment, second-grade students in Ms. Christiansen’s class are working to describe different figures so that their fellow students can draw them just from the description. They use vocabulary they know to describe figures, learning names for new shapes as they…

video: Introducing the Envisionment-Building Classroom

…York at Albany Welcome to Making Meaning in Literature: A Video Library, Grades 6-8! Produced by Maryland Public Television with funding provided by Annenberg Media, this nine-part video library is designed to help literature and language arts teachers in grades six to eight enhance the literary experiences of their students. This series overview introduces Dr….

section: Part C: Algebraic Structures (50 minutes)

…possible. Problem C3 Find the units digit of (312 * 423 + 57 * 57) * (28 + 1,045 * 68 * 68 * 68) Video Segment In this video segment, Prof. Cossey asks participants to find the units digit of the product in Problem C3 above. Try Problem C3 yourself, then compare your work…

unit: Bringing It All Together – History/Social Studies

…and critical thought about topics in history and social studies. Such analytical and critical thought is applicable beyond history and social studies instruction—from understanding sources of information on the Internet to critiquing the positions of interest groups. Video and Reflection: Revisit Reading and Writing in History as an example of bringing reading and writing together…

video: California Missions

Video Summary: “How can I teach my students California’s state history, integrate technology, and support a bilingual class?” This question prompted fourth-grade teacher Osvaldo Rubio to develop the lesson “California Missions.” The California Framework for state history requires students to learn about the geography of California; the social, political, cultural, and economic life of its…

video: Public Opinion and the Vietnam War

Video Summary: “In order to win a war, you must win the hearts and minds of the people.” With this quote, Liz Morrison introduces her students to the Vietnam War, the controversy over U.S. involvement in the war, and the trajectory of public opinion over the course of the war. Using data cards and a…

video: China Through Mapping

Video Summary: In this lesson, Mimi Norton integrates world geography with the study of Chinese culture and history by engaging her young students in a variety of activities to locate natural and human-made landmarks on maps of China. To build background for this lesson, she has had the students create salt-dough maps of China and…

unit: Bringing It All Together – Science

…other topics that would arise from their close reading. Be clear that close reading is part of the process of writing. Video: Watch Using Scientific Discourse to see how a 10th-grade biology teacher has her students apply their scientific literacy skills to explore and reason through a problem that the class explores as an inquiry…

unit: About the Learning Math Courses

…(NCTM), the courses cover Number and Operations; Patterns, Functions, and Algebra; Geometry; Measurement; and Data Analysis, Statistics, and Probability.   Course Information Synopses of sessions, video lists, production credits and copyright information. Patterns, Functions, and Algebra Data Analysis, Statistics, and Probability Geometry Number and Operations Measurement Overall Objectives To help teachers better understand mathematics content…

section: Part A: Statistics as a Problem-Solving Process (25 minutes)

…keep her students focused on the meaning of the data and the data’s connection to a real-world context? • Thinking back to the big ideas of this course, what are some statistical ideas that these students are beginning to develop? Video Segment In this video segment, the teacher, Ellen Sabanosh, applies the mathematics she learned…

video: The Individual in Society

Video Summary: Questioning is a strategy that all teachers employ. In his philosophy elective, Brian Poon uses questioning to stimulate students’ critical thinking about the complex — and sometimes competing — theories in philosophy. In this lesson, Mr. Poon asks his students the following question: What role can an individual play in creating a just…

section: Art: Racing Clocks Run Slow: Archaeology of a Racetrack

» Shimon Attie (American, b. 1957) Racing Clocks Run Slow: Archaeology of a Racetrack Artist / Origin: Shimon Attie (American, b. 1957) Region: North America Date: 2007 Period: 1900 CE – 2010 CE Material: (Still from) Three-channel high-definition video installation Medium: Video, Installation, and Performance Credit: Image courtesy of the artist Throughout his career, Shimon…

section: Part A: Fractions to Decimals (65 minutes)

…1/16 16 1/32 32 1/64 64 1/1,024 1,024 1/2n 2n 2n Problem A4 Explain how you arrived at the decimal expression for 1/2n. Think about the relationship of this type of fraction to the powers of five.   Video Segment Why are powers of 10 important when converting fractions to decimals? Watch this segment to…

Have You Flipped Your Classroom Yet?

…applying concepts learned in class to their homework. In simplest terms, the flipped classroom inverts the traditional teaching paradigm, introducing new concepts, typically via video lectures, that students can watch outside of the classroom at their own pace. Applying the information learned during lectures – what used to be considered homework – then takes place…

section: Part E: Measuring Variation (45 minutes)

…values are quite far away from the mean. Video Segment In this video segment, Professor Kader introduces the MAD as a method for quantifying variation. Watch this segment to review the process of finding the MAD. How can the MAD be used to compare different distributions of data?   Problem E2 Below is Line Plot…

lesson: Part A: Scale Drawings (50 minutes)

…of length to height. Looking at angles would be another method. Problem A1 Which of these pictures is a good copy of the original picture? Explain how you made your decision.       Video Segment In this video segment, participants explore different ideas that will help them decide which copy is the best copy…

section: Part D: Quadratic Functions (25 minutes)

…column to your table like the one shown below. In this column, put the “differences between differences,” called the second differences. What do you notice? n n2 Difference between outputs Second differences 1 1 1 2 3 2 3 4 5 6   Video Segment This video segment shows how to create a table of…

section: Part A: Two Different Meanings of “More” (15 minutes)

Problem A1 Suppose there are two classes in a school, one with 20 students and one with 25. If the first class has 10 girls and the second class has 12, which class has more girls? Note 2   Video Segment In this video segment, participants share their answers to Problem A1 with Professor Cossey….

section: Part B: Metric Units (85 minutes)

…6   Video Segment In this video segment, Mary and Susan work together to establish some referents for measuring lengths using their own bodies, for example, the width of a hand or an arm length. They use those referents to make measurements and then compare them to standard-unit measurements.Why is it important to establish such…

section: Part B: Inverse Proportions (60 minutes)

…In this video segment, the class discusses the shape of the graph for the lottery problem. Then they discuss whether or not the graph crosses the line y = 0. Watch this segment after you’ve completed Problem B3. If you get stuck on the problem, you can watch the video segment to help you. What…

section: Part D: The Box Plot (25 minutes)

…Note that the box plots can be drawn vertically or horizontally, depending on whether you display the Five-Number Summary along a vertical or a horizontal axis. See Note 2 below. Video Segment In this video segment, Professor Kader introduces the process of building a box plot. Watch this segment to review the process or to…

section: Part C: Examining Zero (50 minutes)

…coordinates of this point. Problem C6 Will the graph ever touch either the x- or y-axis? Explain. Problem C7 What happens on the graph when x = or y = 0? How does this demonstrate why you cannot divide a number by 0? Video Segment In this video segment, Andrea and L.J. explore whether the…

lesson: Part B: Cutting Up (50 minutes)

…triangle. Dissect the triangle so that you can rearrange the pieces to form a rectangle.     Problem B3 Start with a scalene, non-right triangle. Cut it into pieces that will form a parallelogram.   Video Segment In this video segment, groups of participants work to transform several shapes into new figures. As they progress…

video: Making Bread Together

Video Summary: Kindergarten teacher Meylin Gonzalez brings economic concepts to life in the classroom by creating a hands-on assembly line in which her students make bread. Ms. Gonzalez begins by reading a book entitled Pasta, Please to help students understand how pasta is made and where commercially prepared food comes from. Then they discuss the…

section: Part B: Reasoning About Number and Operations (40 minutes)

…value is not affected by the arrangement of the blocks” (NCTM, 2000, p. 81). As you watch another video segment from Ms. Weiss’s class, think about how the students are developing this understanding of number and operations. Video Segment In this video segment, two groups of students use Digi-Blocks to solve subtraction problems. See Note…

section: Class Context

…  YEAR AT A GLANCE Folktale Write original folktale and share with young children My Really Funny Valentine’s Day Make Valentine’s video about dating Cooking Show Make instructional cooking video and cookbook for Web Promoting Japanese Tourism Make video to increase tourism to Japan Illness/Promoting Health Publish booklet about health issues Survey/Let’s Find Out Conduct…

section: Part C: Rates (40 minutes)

…To make the race fair, the tortoise gets a head start of 32 miles. Write an equation describing the relationship between distance and time for the tortoise. Enter the tortoise’s equation into a spreadsheet. How long will it take for Achilles to catch up to the tortoise?   Video Segment In this video segment, participants…

video: Historical Change

Video Summary: In this lesson, David Kitts uses children’s literature and the local region’s agricultural heritage to introduce his first-grade class to the concept of historical change. Mr. Kitts begins with a timeline from a previous unit on the family. The timeline defines periods of time based on events that students can relate to, such…

video: Leaders, Community, and Citizens

Video Summary: How do you teach young students abstract concepts like the different levels and functions of government? First-grade teacher Cynthia Vaughn focuses on the connection between citizens, community issues, and civic leaders. Working as a class, students name the different elected positions in local, state, and national government (for example, mayor, governor, president), and…

video: Economic Dilemmas and Solutions

Video Summary: How can an exam review bring economic concepts to life? Steve Page’s 12th-grade economics class reviews for an exam by discussing real-life social dilemmas and their effect on the economy, and by developing viable economic solutions to those dilemmas. The class is divided into small groups, and Mr. Page assigns each group a…

video: Celebrations of Light

Video Summary: Eileen Mesmer uses the theme of holidays to teach students about social studies. Throughout the year her class has read stories about different cultures’ holiday celebrations, prepared foods traditionally eaten during those holidays, learned holiday greetings in other languages, and studied artifacts related to the various holidays. Shifting the emphasis from how holiday…

video: Exploring Geography Through African History

Video Summary: How do you teach students about a world region as large and as culturally diverse as the continent of Africa? Seventh-grade teacher Lisa Farrow begins by focusing on the roles that geography and economics have played in shaping Africa’s history. On the first day of this two-day lesson, Ms. Farrow gives each pair…

video: Explorations in Archeology and History

Video Summary: How can ancient history and archeology be brought to life in the classroom? To launch her lesson on world civilizations, Gwen Larsen begins by looking at each student’s personal history. By taking on the roles of archeologists and presenting their own heirlooms, students learn how to decipher artifacts and make connections to the…

video: Understanding Stereotypes

Video Summary: How would you teach your students about stereotyping? You might begin by asking, What is a stereotype? What is the impact of stereotypes on our lives? What actions can we take to stop the perpetuation of stereotypes? These are a few of the questions that fourth- and fifth-grade students in Libby Sinclair’s class…

video: Making a Difference Through Giving

Video Summary: How do you teach students to become effective citizens? How can young children make positive contributions to their community? Darlene Jones-Inge challenges her fourth- and fifth-grade students to think of realistic solutions to some of the problems facing their school, community, country, and the world. Ms. Jones-Inge begins with a class discussion about…

section: Part C: Inferences and Predictions (30 minutes)

…Note 6, below. When viewing the video segment, keep the following questions in mind: • How does Ms. L’Esperance encourage students to make inferences and predictions? • What are some of the students’ preliminary conclusions? • How are the ideas of sampling and population embedded in this conversation?   Video Segment In this video segment,…

section: Part B: Developing Statistical Reasoning (45 minutes)

…that these students are developing? • What questions could be posed to determine the extent of students’ understandings of what the mode, mean, median, and range do and do not indicate about the data set? Video Segment In this video segment, Suzanne L’Esperance selects a group of students to present their findings. Each group of…

section: Part A: The Concept of Area (25 minutes)

…session video approximately 2 minutes and 20 seconds after the Annenberg Media logo.   Problem A1 Answer the questions based on what you saw in the video: What concepts and skills did the teachers mention as being important for students to understand? What types of activities might be used to help students make sense of…

video: Creating Opportunities for Mathematical Discourse

Sarah Langer engages students with a multistep group project that uses their understanding of graph theory. Students work together to choose a question, communicate the answer both informally and in writing, and present their solution in a video. ​Teacher: Sarah Langer School: Boston Community Leadership Academy, Hyde Park, MA Grade: 12 Discipline: Mathematics (Advanced Mathematical…

video: History in the Real World: A Documentary Filmmaker

Introduction The Real World videos in the Reading and Writing in the Disciplines course support teachers’ daily efforts to effectively teach students using the Common Core State Standards as benchmarks for success. Through stories of professionals working toward social justice in different disciplines, these videos can serve as a tool for showing students the role…

video: Competing Ideologies

Video Summary: From declaring war to waging peace, history is shaped by the ideological beliefs of the people who lived it. Different people hold different ideas about human nature and how a society should be organized. In his ninth-grade world history class, Wendell Brooks explains how competing ideologies drive the world events that make up…

video: Gender-Based Distinctions

Video Summary: When does the government have the right to treat men and women differently? Students in Tim Rockey’s twelfth-grade A.P. Government and Politics class have been studying the civil rights movement. In this lesson, students analyze and evaluate legal interpretations of gender discrimination based on the Civil Rights Act of 1964, its amendments in…

video: Migration From Latin America

Video Summary: Since the 1960s, unprecedented numbers of Latin Americans have left their homes to move to other countries. Some risked their lives to escape dangerous conditions; others sought better opportunities. For the vast majority, their destination was the United States. But why did they choose to come to America? And how does America decide…

video: Landmark Supreme Court Cases

Video Summary: Is flag burning an acceptable expression of free speech? Should evidence obtained without a search warrant be admissible in court? What constitutes a “clear and present danger” in wartime? Wendy Ewbank and her students use two simulation exercises to examine the nature of individual rights and the role of the Supreme Court in…

video: Population and Resource Distribution

Video Summary: How are resources divided among the world’s population? Who are the “haves” and the “have nots”? What is life like for each group? What actions can citizens of the world take to rectify inequities? To help her students understand the complex issues surrounding the distribution of resources throughout the world, Becky Forristal uses…

video: Caring for the Community

Video Summary: For students in Debbie Lerner’s multiage classroom, the remodeling of their school is an opportunity to learn how individuals can contribute to a community project. In this lesson, students learn where funding for such a project comes from, discuss the procedures involved in planning and executing a school remodeling project, identify the resources…

video: The Amistad Case

Video Summary: In this lesson, Gary Fisher’s students re-enact the Amistad trial, addressing the issues of slavery, property rights, rebellion, morality, justice, and the law. Amistad is one of several cases students in Mr. Fisher’s class have studied to understand a larger issue: how the Supreme Court has influenced the lives of African Americans past…

video: Explorers in North America

Video Summary: Who were the first Europeans to step foot in the New World? What were they hoping to find? And what impact did their arrival have on the people already living there? Rob Cuddi uses essential questions like these to teach his fifth-grade students about the early explorers in North America. Mr. Cuddi begins…

video: State Government and the Role of the Citizen

Video Summary: How does government function at the state level? How are state laws made? In this lesson, Diane Kerr’s students examine the branches of state government, the powers of each branch, and how a bill becomes a law. Ms. Kerr begins by identifying the three branches of government and describing the role of each…

video: Mathematics in the Real World: An Epidemiologist

Introduction The Real World videos in the Reading and Writing in the Disciplines course support teachers’ daily efforts to effectively teach students using the Common Core State Standards as benchmarks for success. Through stories of professionals working toward social justice in different disciplines, these videos can serve as a tool for showing students the role…

video: The Middle East Conflict

Video Summary: How do you introduce to sixth-graders a topic as complex and controversial as the Middle East? Justin Zimmerman starts by asking guided questions to assess his students’ background knowledge of the region, then has them practice their negotiating and conflict resolution skills. (Note: This lesson was taught prior to September 11, 2001.) First,…

lesson: Part C: Circles

…the diameters. d. Measure your inscribed ∠ACB. e. What conjecture can you make about the measure of an angle that is inscribed in a semicircle? f. What conjecture can you make about the measure of an angle that is inscribed in a quarter-circle?   Video Segment In this video segment, Ric and Michele construct an…

session: Japanese: Promoting Attractions of Japan

CLASSROOM AT A GLANCE Teacher Yo Azama 2012 ACTFL Teacher of the Year Language Japanese III-IV Grades 10-12 School North Salinas High School, Salinas, California Lesson Date May 14 Class Size 16 Schedule Block schedule, 100 minutes every day for one semester Video Summary In this lesson, students learn about the regions and tourist destinations…

video: Many Planets, One Earth Video

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video: Building Community

…in the classroom and that’s wonderful.” Latosha Rowley, 4th- and 5th-Grade Teacher Indianapolis Public Schools Center for Inquiry Indianapolis, Indiana In this video, you will watch Latosha Rowley working with her fourth and fifth graders in a multiage setting as they discuss their novels — all historical fiction — in small groups. You will then…

video: Science in the Real World: A Biotech Startup

Introduction The Real World videos in the Reading and Writing in the Disciplines course support teachers’ daily efforts to effectively teach students using the Common Core State Standards as benchmarks for success. Through stories of professionals working toward social justice in different disciplines, these videos can serve as a tool for showing students the role…

video: Voices in the Conversation

…you’re going through,’ that’s what education is all about…” Katherine Bomer, 5th-Grade Teacher Pleasant Hill Elementary School Austin, Texas This video presents a close-up of Katherine Bomer using the daily read-aloud to help her students learn how to think and talk about literature. Because this experience is central to Ms. Bomer’s teaching, her approach is…

section: Reflect on Your Learning | Building Comprehension

…are taking this workshop for credit, include it in your Literacy Practices Portfolio. Which ideas from the video struck you as most relevant to your teaching of comprehension? What questions from your chart were answered after watching the video? What classroom practices might you change or modify? What new instructional practices will you implement in…

section: Part A: Models for the Multiplication and Division of Fractions (45 minutes)

…use the area model to multiply fractions. They relate this model to the multiplication algorithm and check for ways to visually reduce fractions. Watch this video segment after you’ve completed Problems A1 and A2. You can find this segment on the session video approximately 4 minutes and 32 seconds after the Annenberg Media logo. In…

Celebrating the Games for Change Student Challenge LA Finalists and Winners

…Arts, and Games for Change. Students share their video games in the Games for Change Arcade. Photo Credit: Annenberg Foundation The ceremony opened with an arcade of the finalists’ games. Families and community members played the video games and talked with the students. Then actress Anjali Bhimani emceed an Awards Ceremony. Allison Holmes from the…

section: Part B: Fractions With Cuisenaire Rods (45 minutes)

…Rods onto the grid Cuisenaire® is a trademark of ETA hand2mind. All rights reserved. Video Segment In this video segment, Rhonda and Andrea use rods to model multiplication and division with thirds and fourths. First they must figure out what their model is going to be in order to do their computations. Watch this segment…

section: Part B: The Mixture Blues (45 minutes)

…comparisons in Problems B1-B7.   Problem B2   Problem B3   Problem B4   Problem B5   Problem B6   Problem B7   Video Segment In this video segment, Frederick uses relative comparison to solve Problem B4. Watch this segment after you have completed Problems B1 through B7 and compare your reasoning with Frederick’s. Why…

section: Part A: Number Sets (35 minutes)

…from one set to the next biggest, what new types of numbers do you need to include? Video Segment In this video segment, Donna and Susan contemplate the relationships between different sets of numbers in the real number system. They discuss the operations and how different operations require them to expand the number sets they’re…

video: Readers as Individuals

About This Video Clip “I am excited. The kids are excited. I see what they’ve done and what they can do. I think it’s important that we expect the best from these kids… and that [our] expectations are high because they can do it.” Flora Tyler Picacho Middle School Las Cruces, New Mexico Flora Tyler…

section: Part C: Precision and Accuracy (30 minutes)

…more we have “narrowed it down,” and thus the more precise the measurement.   Video Segment Watch this video segment to see the participants discuss whether a measurement is an approximate or an exact value. They also discuss the role partitioning plays in answering this question.Can you think of any other reasons that would support…

section: Part A: What Do You See? (40 minutes)

…finding patterns in the table, you can watch the video segment to help you. If you wanted to extend the table of Problem A1, which of these descriptions would be most effective? Would they all produce the same table? You can find this segment on the session video, approximately 4 minutes and 46 seconds after…

section: Part B: Reasoning About Situations (45 minutes)

…predicting “algebraic”? Why or why not?   Video Segment In this video segment, Professor Cossey and the participants discuss strategies for solving a problem with sheep shearing and then discuss the involvement of the number three in all the solutions. Were you surprised by the different ideas presented in solving this problem? Which of these…

section: Part C: Nonstandard Units (30 minutes)

…If we can measure without using standard units, why do we need standard units?   Video Segment In this video segment, Lori demonstrates the method her group used to figure out the perimeter of the five different figures, using a nonstandard unit of measure. As you watch the segment, think about the possible difficulties one…

section: Part B: Which Rock Is the Largest? (65 minutes)

…you draw?   Video Segment In this video segment, Laura and David measure the surface area of a rock. They wrap tinfoil around it and then approximate its area using grid paper. Watch this segment after you’ve completed Problems B1-B4. What are some of the difficulties they came across? Did you experience similar or different…

lesson: Part B: Rotation Symmetry (30 minutes)

…have rotation symmetry? For each polygon, what are the center and angle of rotation?   Video Segment In this video segment, watch the participants as they explore rotational symmetry and try to come up with the rule for regular polygons’ rotational symmetry. Were you able to come up with the rule? Does the rule work…

section: Part A: A Framework for Algebraic Thinking (15 minutes)

…are a natural extension of what we know about computation.   Video Segment In this video segment, participants discuss their initial impressions of algebraic thinking. Does thinking algebraically require formal “algebra?” Think of some situations in everyday life in which a person might think algebraically but would not consider themselves to be performing “algebra.” You…

video: The Teacher’s Role in a Literary Community

About This Video Clip “Literature comes alive when kids have a chance to interpret and to interact. It allows kids to not only see themselves as active readers, but as people who can make meaning.” Barry Hoonan The Odyssey School Bainbridge Island, Washington Barry Hoonan believes teaching is much like poetry. It is crafted, it…

video: Dramatic Tableaux

About This Video Clip “Helping them to look at characters as people and try to personalize and make connections is something that I have found really is helpful and I know is an important thing to do.” Dr. Jan Currence Stephen Decatur Middle School Berlin, Maryland Integrated language arts provides an interdisciplinary learning experience for…

section: Part D: Basic Objects (20 minutes)

…from a sheet of paper?   Problem D4 What is a circle? Why is it impossible to draw a true circle?   Problem D5: Write and Reflect Reflect on your learning of geometry in the past. What is geometry “all about”? What is important in becoming a successful learner of geometry?   Video Segment In…

section: Part B: Data Measurement and Variation (65 minutes)

…less accurate than a ruler or a yardstick? Why? If you have a tape measure available, use it to measure the same room five times and see how the results compare with your previous measurements. Video Segment In this video segment, participants discuss the results of the Room-Measurement Activity. Professor Kader then introduces the concept…

section: Part B: Reasoning About Number and Operations (40 minutes)

…two factors” (NCTM, 2000, p. 151). Problem B1 Try creating your own puzzle. Watch another video segment from Ms. Donnell’s class, and think about how the students are developing an understanding of number and operations. Video Segment In this segment, Ms. Donnell prepares the students to create their own puzzles by discussing how to categorize…

lesson: Part B: Nets (30 minutes)

…method did you use to generate different nets, and how did you check whether or not a new one really was different? ​ Video Segment Modeling objects in three dimensions as well as finding their two-dimensional representation is an important part of geometric thinking. Additionally, finding all possible nets of an object can be a…

section: Part A: Meanings and Relationships of the Operations (40 minutes)

…b. Which would you use for 100 2? Video Segment In this video segment, Susan and Jeanne explore the different notions of quotative and partitive division problems. They challenge their understanding with new insights. Watch this segment after you’ve completed Problems A4 and A5. Think about which method is easier to do in a particular…

section: Part B: Area Models for Multiplication and Division (45 minutes)

…the right of the 10 you already have. See Note 8 below. Problem B6 Does the algorithm match the area model? Explain. Video Segment In this video segment, Susan explains how her group resolved the division problem by using the quotative approach. Next, Professor Findell relates the group’s method to an algorithm that is very…

section: Part C: Colored-Chip Models (35 minutes)

…with a missing number in the following way: (+6) (-2) = ? means (-2) • ? = +6 Video Segment Watch this video segment for a quick demonstration of why this model falls apart when dividing a positive number by a negative one. Note that the participants in this segment use yellow chips instead of…

section: Part A: A Problem-Solving Process (15 minutes)

…your question? Be as specific as possible. Video Segment In this video segment, group members use the data they collected to answer their statistical question. The entire class then discusses related questions suggested by the collected data. Watch the segment after you have completed Part A. What additional questions would you ask based on this…

section: Part A: Area and Perimeter (45 minutes)

…square, rectangle, semicircle — and collect data for each of them.   Video Segment In this video segment, David Cellucci and David Russell examine how to maximize the area of the puppy pen built against a barn. They try several different shapes, including rectangles and semicircles. Watch this segment after you’ve completed Problem A6. Were…

video: Seminar Discussion

About This Video Clip “Literary reactions in a whole-group setting are important because students get a chance to gauge the opinions of their peers. They get to see how their thinking rates with everyone else. It also puts them in a position where sometimes they have to defend what they’re thinking.” Dorothy Franklin, Teacher DeWitt…

section: Part E: Bar Graphs and Relative Frequencies (30 Minutes)

…is variation in your data. Some answers may be stated as intervals, and some answers, like the mode and the median, use a specific value to represent all the different data values. Video Segment In this video segment, meteorologist Kim Martucci demonstrates how she solves the statistical problem of predicting the weather. Watch this segment…

section: Part B: Surface Area and Volume (40 minutes)

…8 by 8   Video Segment Watch this video segment after you’ve completed Problem B4 to see what Lori and Jayne found out about the relationship between the volume and surface area of solid objects.Did you express this relationship differently?You can find this segment on the session video approximately 11 minutes and 49 seconds after…

section: Part B: The Median and the Three-Number Summary (35 Minutes)

…is not part of your data set. Video Segment In this video segment, participants discuss the process of finding the median of a data set with an even number of values (in this case n = 20). Watch this video segment to review the process you used in Problem B6 or if you would like…

lesson: Children’s Ideas About Heat and Temperature

…of heat that many eighteenth-century scientists (like Lavoisier) had. In the Science Studio, Lydia rethought her idea that heat is matter when she was asked if it had weight and took up space. As stated in the video, heat is the transfer of energy between different temperatures of matter. 2. Cold, like heat, is a…

section: Part A: Organizing Data in a Stem and Leaf Plot (55 minutes)

…not be a useful way to illustrate this data set? Video Segment In this video segment, participants discuss why a line plot would not be a useful way to display the results of their statistical inquiry. They then discuss how grouping the data could provide them with more information. Watch this segment after completing Problem…

section: Part B: Building from Directions (35 minutes)

…unclear? What elements of the descriptions made it possible for you to picture (or not to picture) what was described and recreate it? Problem B2 How closely did your designs match the target? Describe any differences between them and why you think they occurred. Video Segment In this video segment, the participants discuss how they…

lesson: A Closer Look

A Closer Look Look for the following topics in the video, indicated by the onscreen icon, and click below to learn more. Chemical Vs. Physical Change Chemical Reactions in the Video Are All Atoms the Same? Where Does the “Weight” Go?…

unit: Learning Challenges

…We have selected a series of scenes from the video programs that can be looked at through different “lenses” of learning theory. For each of the scenes, we have provided a number of “tools” to guide your learning: Suggested writing assignments for reflecting on the scenarios and analyzing them in light of learning theories. Sample…

video: Program 16: Writing in Science

Watch the 30-minute video “Writing in Science.” Apply what you have learned in “Writing Across the Curriculum” as you watch the extended video of a classroom example. Answer the questions that follow each segment, jotting down your answers in your notebook or using them as discussion starters. Lindsay Dibert’s Class In Lindsay Dibert’s science class,…

video: Program 14: Modeling Revision

Watch the 30-minute video “Modeling Revision.” Apply what you learned in “Learning to Revise” as you watch the extended video of a classroom example. Answer the questions that follow each segment, jotting down your answers in your notebook or using them as discussion starters. Nicole Outsen’s Class Nicole Outsen and her fifth-grade students are writing…

unit: Interview with Featured Scientist David J. Wineland

…the lab, we’re not able to see this with our eye. It’s actually bright enough to see with our eye, but it’s in the ultraviolet. We typically just use a simple video camera that’s very similar to the one you could buy at the store, but it’s sensitive to ultraviolet light, and we see the…

video: Issues in Social Studies: Dealing With Controversial Issues

…How can teachers help students understand the ideas and values behind historical controversies, competing ideologies, and changing laws? In the video, “Dealing With Controversial Issues,” teachers and students explore issues in social studies by: conducting research using several resources, discussing the facts linked to the controversy, determining points of view, supporting a point of view…

unit: What Is Disciplinary Literacy?

…writing, and general instructional practices that support literacy development. During this course, you will view classroom videos across the disciplines and grade levels in middle school and high school that illustrate key ideas in a section. Each video is accompanied by suggestions for reflection and response before, during, and after viewing, so you may want…

unit: Reading and Analyzing Texts

video: Book Buddies

…In this video, you will see how Tim O’Keefe and his third-graders meet with his colleague Julie Waugh and her fifth graders for Book Buddies — paired discussions about a book they have read together. The book they have chosen, Chicken Sunday by Patricia Polacco, is one that many of the students are already familiar…

lesson: Part B: Similar Triangles (35 minutes)

…your sketch, and explain how the teacher does her mirror trick. Note 4 Video Segment Similarity of triangles is frequently used in indirect measurement. In this segment, the participants watch a demonstration of the mirror trick and see how similarity of triangles can be used to estimate Brad’s height. Watch this segment after you’ve completed…

section: Lesson Plans

This section includes summaries of the lessons featured in the video programs. The lessons explore the literature through through a critical pedagogy approach. Lesson Plans Session 8: Critical Pedagogy: Abiodun Oyewole Cathie Wright-Lewis uses critical pedagogy to help students understand the political underpinnings of Abiodun Oyewole’s spoken word poetry, and to learn how to express…

section: Lesson Plans

This section includes summaries of the lessons featured in the in the video programs. The lessons explore the literature through an inquiry approach. Lesson Plan 1: Inquiry: Tomás Rivera Jorge Arredondo uses an inquiry-based approach to the study of …y no se lo tragó la tierra… (And the Earth Did Not Devour Him) by Tomás…

video: Discussion Strategies

…experiences as readers, and the particular text at hand are a few. When introducing students to such strategies, teachers use direct instruction, demonstrations, and guided practice to help students incorporate new approaches into their personal repertoires. However, as you will notice in this video, even with repeated assistance, students may not embrace new techniques immediately….

video: Issues in Social Studies: Groups, Projects, and Presentations

…order to understand, retain, and apply them in new contexts. In the video, “Groups, Projects, and Presentations,” teachers increase the success of cooperative group work by: setting a purposeful goal that helps teach important content and skills making groups as heterogeneous as possible ensuring that each team member has a role in completing the task,…

video: Issues in Social Studies: Creating Effective Citizens

…classroom, students can apply their skills on the community and national level. Overview Social studies is the subject area most directly linked to developing the knowledge, skills, and values associated with responsible citizenship in a democratic society. In the video, “Creating Effective Citizens,” teaching students how to become active and effective citizens is illustrated by:…

video: Issues in Social Studies: Unity and Diversity

…and ability. Social studies provides a natural forum for teaching students to recognize and respect differences within the classroom and beyond. In the video, “Unity and Diversity,” teachers help students understand differences by: assigning group work that requires consensus about different values, examining artifacts to explore other cultures, integrating other languages in studying a culture…

Lens on Literacy

…it can be difficult to know how to approach literacy instruction. In developing this video library, we focused on “what works” by featuring the instruction of exemplary teachers who, year after year, successfully teach students to read. Collectively, these teachers represent a range of teaching styles and practices. Each teacher’s instruction, crafted to meet the…

unit: Argument Writing

Introduction The previous unit focused on practices that support the reading and analysis of text for developing interpretations. This unit looks at a process for argument writing, which is important for communicating interpretations and further developing the evidentiary base to support claims. The ELA/Literacy Common Core Standards identify three types of writing: (1) writing as…

unit: Big Ideas in Literacy – English

Introduction The English language arts classroom has always been the primary place where students are taught academic literacy practices. These days, as teachers of other subjects, like math and science, are asked to incorporate academic literacy into their classrooms, some English teachers ask each other, “If reading and writing are taught in science, math, and…

section: Lesson Plans

This section includes summaries of the lessons featured in the video programs. The lessons explore the literature through a reader-response approach. Lesson Plan 1: Reader Response: Keith Gilyard Alfredo Lujan uses the reader-response approach to explore Keith Gilyard’s poetry. The students examine the meaning of the title Poemographies, work in small groups to discuss several…

unit: Disciplinary Literacy: Big Ideas

Introduction Adolescent students are expected to develop knowledge and understanding of each discipline in school through very focused instruction that includes attention to related reading and writing practices, collaborative discussions about ideas, and ongoing assessment of learning. Within each discipline, these practices differ due to the nature of the content, the structure and language of…

section: Lesson Plans

This section includes summaries of the lessons featured in the video programs. The lessons explore the literature through a critical pedagogy approach. Lesson Plan 1: Session 7: Critical Pedagogy: Octavia Butler Using critical pedagogy, Cathie Wright-Lewis encourages students to connect current events with fiction. In this lesson, Wright-Lewis provides perspective on Octavia E. Butler’s novel…

video: Writer’s Journal

  Classroom Profile Teacher: John Sinnett Years Teaching: 23 School: Collins Elementary School, Houston, TX Grade: Kindergarten Class Size: 16 Students Lesson Dates: November 14 and 1 “I want them to start thinking in kindergarten about how they need to make some kind of plan in their head for their writing. I have them draw…

video: Classroom Case Studies, 6-8

…own classroom and to the approaches your students might take to mathematical tasks involving number and operations concepts.   As in other sessions, you will be prompted to view short video segments throughout the session; you may also choose to watch the full-length video for this session. Note 1 Learning Objectives In this session, you…

video: Classroom Case Studies, 3-5

…classroom and to the approaches your students might take to mathematical tasks involving number and operations concepts. As in other sessions, you will be prompted to view short video segments throughout the session; you may also choose to watch the full-length video for this session. See Note 1 below. LEARNING OBJECTIVES In this session, you…

video: Classroom Case Studies, K-2

…classroom and to the approaches your students might take to mathematical tasks involving number and operations concepts. As in other sessions, you will be prompted to view short video segments throughout the session; you may also choose to watch the full-length video for this session. See Note 1 below. LEARNING OBJECTIVES In this session, you…

section: Lesson Plans

This section includes summaries of the lessons featured in the video programs. The lessons explore the literature through a cultural studies approach. Lesson Plan 1: Cultural Studies: Ishmael Reed Betty Tillman Samb uses a cultural studies approach in her literature class by comparing trickster figures in Ishmael Reed’s “Railroad Bill, A Conjure Man” and “High…

video: Classroom Case Studies, 3-5

…your students might take to mathematical tasks involving geometry. As in other sessions, you will be prompted to view short video segments throughout the session; you may also choose to watch the full-length video for this session. Note 1   Learning Objectives In this session, you will do the following: Explore the development of geometric…

video: Classroom Case Studies, Grades 6-8

…to your own classroom and to the approaches your students might take to mathematical tasks involving statistics. See Note 1 below. As in other sessions, you will be prompted to view short video segments throughout the session; you may also choose to watch the full-length video for this session. LEARNING OBJECTIVES In this session, you…

section: Part D: Fitting Lines to Data (60 minutes)

…sum of squared errors for the line Height = Arm Span. Based on your calculations, which line provides the better fit?                     Video Segment In this video segment, Professor Kader introduces two rules: the sum of errors and the sum of squared errors. He explains that…

video: Classroom Case Studies, 6-8

…might take to mathematical tasks involving geometry. As in other sessions, you will be prompted to view short video segments throughout the session; you may also choose to watch the full-length video for this session. Note 1   Learning Objectives In this session, you will do the following: Explore the development of geometric reasoning at…

video: Classroom Case Studies, Grades 3-5

…focus to your own classroom and to the approaches your students might take to mathematical tasks involving statistics. See Note 1 below. As in other sessions, you will be prompted to view short video segments throughout the session; you may also choose to watch the full-length video for this session. LEARNING OBJECTIVES In this session,…

video: Classroom Case Studies, K-2

…students might take to mathematical tasks involving geometry. As in other sessions, you will be prompted to view short video segments throughout the session; you may also choose to watch the full-length video for this session. Note 1 Learning Objectives In this session, you will do the following: Explore the development of geometric reasoning at…

video: Classroom Case Studies, Grades K-2

…to your own classroom and to the approaches your students might take to mathematical tasks involving statistics. See Note 1 below. As in other sessions, you will be prompted to view short video segments throughout the session; you may also choose to watch the full-length video for this session. LEARNING OBJECTIVES • Explore the development…

Kinematics: Mouse Trap Car

…a working car powered by a mousetrap. Video: Watch this Project in Action Related Materials include: The Mouse Trap Car – Objectives Activity Overview Lesson Plans for Winding UP Winding Up/Student Walk Worksheet Galileo’s Inclined Plane Worksheet Galileo’s Falling Objects Worksheet Mousetrap Car Culminating Activity How a Lab Write-up Should Look Video Analysis Guide  …

unit: Microbial Diversity

…of each video. The Web version can be viewed as a full chapter or as individual sub-sections, and includes links to glossary terms and other related material. ANIMATIONS & IMAGES Explore the archive of animations, images and figures from the videos and online textbook. All of the images can be viewed online or downloaded as…

section: Part C: Using Line Plots (30 minutes)

…Video Segment In this video segment, participants compare their ordered stacks of snap-cubes to a line plot of the same data. Watch this segment after completing Problems C1-C3 to observe the transition from a physical representation of the data to a graphical representation. What is one stack of snap-cubes equivalent to on the line plot…

unit: Cell Biology and Cancer

Cancers, though studied for decades, continue to amaze researchers with their complexity. This unit reveals new information on normal cell function, proto-oncogenes and tumor suppressor genres, current research in drug design, as well as an overview of tumor biology and angiogenesis. ONLINE TEXTBOOK The online textbook chapters support and extend the content of each video….

video: Building a Literary Community

About This Video Clip “…My goals are to have them have meaningful interactions with texts, to have meaningful interactions with literature, to frame literature the same way they might frame talking about…something as common as…wrestling or a TV show.” Joe Bernhart, Teacher Fondren Middle School Houston, Texas Students in Joe Bernhart’s classroom explore literature in…

video: Facilitating Discussion

About This Video Clip “I like kids to write their own questions because…they’re more involved. If I always come up with the questions…[we] wouldn’t get to what is important to them.” Tanya Schnabl, Teacher Sherburne-Earlville Middle School Sherburne, New York Questions are at the center of classroom discussion for Tanya Schnabl’s students. Because they are…

video: Whole-Group Discussions

About This Video Clip “I want kids to be asking big questions of themselves. I want them to put themselves in characters’ roles. I want them to say, “Where would I fit and what stance would I take if I were a character in this book? And what is this book making me think about…

unit: Human Evolution

…of modern humans. ONLINE TEXTBOOK The online textbook chapters support and extend the content of each video. The Web version can be viewed as a full chapter or as individual sub-sections, and includes links to glossary terms and other related material. ANIMATIONS & IMAGES Explore the archive of animations, images and figures from the videos…

section: Part A: Probability in Statistics (20 minutes)

…vice versa. Video Segment In this video segment, participants discuss probability and how it relates to statistics. Watch this segment after recording your own thoughts on Problems A1 and A2. When many people think of probability, they think of rolling dice, picking numbers at random, or playing the lottery. In fact, games of chance, which…

section: Part B: Patterns in Situations (45 minutes)

…of triangles, explain how to tell them the number of toothpicks they would need. How do you know your description will always give the right number of toothpicks? Problem B4 Use your explanation to complete this table: Triangles Toothpicks 2 3 4 10 100 26 46 102   Video Segment In this segment, participants describe…

lesson: Material Cycles in Ecosystems: A Closer Look

A Closer Look Look for the following topics in the video, indicated by the onscreen icon, and click below to learn more. What is an Ecosystem? Matter and Life The SPONCH CaFe Building Bodies Material Cycles Scientist at Work Curriculum Resources…

Free K-12 Educational Resources (online and for noncommercial broadcasting)

…can use directly from www.learner.org. Search classroom resources by grade levels and subject areas. Some video resources also include coordinated online materials, such as user guides, downloadable textbooks, labs and interactives, and more. Or look at the full list of available content and professional development resources, under Series Availability in our FAQ. You can also find…

section: Part A: The Data Set (20 minutes)

…from the Two-Number Summary? Video Segment In this video segment, Professor Kader asks participants to identify the “typical” value in a data set. Watch this segment after completing Problem A4. Note: The data set used by the onscreen participants is different from the one provided above. How do participants define the “center” of a data…

section: Part C: Modeling Linear Relationships (35 minutes)

…arm span? e. Other than the points that fall on the line Height = Arm Span, which six points represent the smallest differences between height and arm span? Video Segment In this video segment, Professor Kader draws the line Y = X on the class’s scatter plot and asks participants to consider points in relation…

section: Part C: Absolute and Relative Reasoning (30 minutes)

…problems, think about the ways in which they use both relative and absolute reasoning. See Note 8 below. Problem C2 Which of these rectangles is most square: 75′ by 114′, 455′ by 494′, or 284′ by 245′? Video Segment In this segment, Vicki and Nancy explore several different methods for solving the problem of which…

unit: Neurobiology

…textbook chapters support and extend the content of each video. The Web version can be viewed as a full chapter or as individual sub-sections, and includes links to glossary terms and other related material. ANIMATIONS & IMAGES Explore the archive of animations, images and figures from the videos and online textbook. All of the images…

unit: Genetically Modified Organisms

…research. ONLINE TEXTBOOK The online textbook chapters support and extend the content of each video. The Web version can be viewed as a full chapter or as individual sub-sections, and includes links to glossary terms and other related material. ANIMATIONS & IMAGES Explore the archive of animations, images and figures from the videos and online…

unit: Emerging Infectious Diseases

New diseases are evolving all around us and old diseases, such as malaria and influenza, are returning with renewed vigor. This unit studies the complex causes and far-reaching impacts of emerging infectious diseases around the globe. ONLINE TEXTBOOK The online textbook chapters support and extend the content of each video. The Web version can be…

section: Part C: Fibonacci Numbers (30 minutes)

…also have their place in nature. The spiral chambers of a nautilus shell can be traced into the growing squares of a golden rectangle. Video Segment Why do we study the golden rectangle? What applications could it have? In this segment, architect Ed Tsoi explains how the golden rectangle has been an important architectural element…

unit: Genetics of Development

Organisms as different as flies, fish, and humans share genes with remarkable similarity that guide development. This unit explores new understanding of these molecules and processes, and examines how they work to coordinate– or misdirect– the formation of an entire organism. ONLINE TEXTBOOK The online textbook chapters support and extend the content of each video….

lesson: Children’s Ideas About Density and Pressure

…in will rise and float. 2. Objects with holes in them will always sink, especially once water gets into the holes. Children may carry this idea from their experiences or memories of having seen boats “spring a leak” and sink. However, objects like the plastic piece with a hole in it in the video may…

unit: Evolution and Phylogenetics

…and extend the content of each video. The Web version can be viewed as a full chapter or as individual sub-sections, and includes links to glossary terms and other related material. ANIMATIONS & IMAGES Explore the archive of animations, images and figures from the videos and online textbook. All of the images can be viewed…

section: Part D: Are You a Random Player? (20 minutes)

…    Problem D3 Use your data from Problem A5 to determine whether you were developing any skill for Push Penny. Then play another 20 times to see if your skill has improved over the course of this session. Video Segment In this video segment, Doug McCrum explains how his company, Global Specialty Risk, uses…

unit: HIV and AIDS

…animations, images and figures from the videos and online textbook. All of the images can be viewed online or downloaded as jpg files. EXPERT INTERVIEW TRANSCRIPTS Read profiles of the expert scientists featured in the video and find the complete transcripts of the interviews conducted for this unit. Edward A. Berger, Ph.D. Laurie Garret, Journalist…

section: Part C: Geo-Logo (40 minutes)

…with simpler shapes, such as an equilateral triangle.   Video SegmentWatch this segment to see Mary and Susan experiment with Geo-Logo commands to create different regular polygons. They examine the relationship between the angle of turn and exterior and interior angles. Do you think computer technology can enhance exploring mathematical tasks such as this one?…

unit: Biology of Sex and Gender

…The online textbook chapters support and extend the content of each video. The Web version can be viewed as a full chapter or as individual sub-sections, and includes links to glossary terms and other related material. ANIMATIONS & IMAGES Explore the archive of animations, images and figures from the videos and online textbook. All of…

section: Part B: Measuring Heights of Tall Objects (35 minutes)

…make sure that the tree won’t hit your house when it falls. How might you approximate the height of the tree?   Video Segment In this segment, Katy and Lombi use the method described in this section to find out the height of a tree in the schoolyard. They set up a similar triangle by…

session: Spanish: Routes to Culture

CLASSROOM AT A GLANCE Teacher Pablo Muirhead Language SpanishII Grades 9-10 School Shorewood High School, Shorewood, Wisconsin Lesson Date November 14 Class Size 19 Schedule 49 minutes daily Video Summary In this lesson, students explore some historical and cultural aspects of the African presence in Latin America. After a warm-up activity of charades, students participate…

video: What Is Matter?: Properties and Classification of Matter

…solids, liquids, and gases Video Overview What is matter? This question at first seems deceptively simple — matter is all around us. Yet how do we define it? What does a block of cheese have in common with the Moon? What are the characteristics of matter that set it apart from something that is definitely…

section: Part B: Selecting the Sample (30 minutes)

…              To select 10 sub-regions from the 100 total sub-regions in a “fair” way requires that each of the 100 sub-regions has the same chance of being selected. You can accomplish this with random selection. How might you select 10 sub-regions in a random fashion? Video Segment In this…

unit: Biodiversity

…of each video. The Web version can be viewed as a full chapter or as individual sub-sections, and includes links to glossary terms and other related material. ANIMATIONS & IMAGES Explore the archive of animations, images and figures from the videos and online textbook. All of the images can be viewed online or downloaded as…

section: Part A: Fair Allocations (25 minutes)

…people: Each person gets the same number of coins.       Video Segment In this video segment, Professor Kader asks participants to create snap-cube representations of the number of people in their families. He then asks them to find a way of finding the mean without using calculation. Watch this segment for an exploration…

section: Part D: The Effect of Sample Size (30 minutes)

…to the actual value of 500 Video Segment In this video segment, the participants discuss what percentages of their data fell in particular interval ranges for samples of size 10 and 20. Professor Kader then introduces the Central Limit Theorem to further discuss the connection between probability and statistics. What is the give-and-take between selecting…

section: Part A: Scatter Plots (45 minutes)

…160 23 196 184 Here is the completed scatter plot for all 24 people: Scatter for all 24 Problem A3 Judging from the scatter plot, does there appear to be a positive association between arm span and height? That is, does an increase in arm span generally lead to an increase in height? Video Segment…

section: Art: I Hear you Bro

…Medium: Video, Installation, and Performance Dimensions: H: approx. 18 in. (46 cm.), W: approx. 18 in. (46 cm.) Location: Brooklyn, NY Credit: Courtesy of the artist Leon Reid IV, who sometimes works under the alias Darius Jones, practices a form of art known as Street Art. First developed in the late twentieth century, Street Art…

section: Lesson Plans

This section includes summaries of the lessons featured in the video programs. The lessons explore the literature through an inquiry approach. Lesson Plan 1: Inquiry: Rudolfo Anaya Jorge Arredondo integrates inquiry into his classroom by encouraging students to formulate and pursue personal questions about Rudolfo Anaya’s Bless Me, Ultima. Arredondo stimulates questioning, discussion, and research…

video: Earth’s Solid Membrane: Soil

Soil from Lincoln, MA Learning Goals During this session, you will have an opportunity to build understandings to help you: Describe the complex nature of soil and how soils form Comprehend soil’s place in Earth’s structure   Video Overview Dirt… earth… soil… it forms where Earth’s rocky crust meets the atmosphere. Although it is common…

video: Journey to the Earth’s Interior

…lava and its source to the movement of tectonic plates Video Overview The theory of plate tectonics represents a unifying set of ideas that have great power in explaining and predicting major geologic events. In this session, we continue to explore this theory by focusing on how it is possible for tectonic plates to move….

video: Our Nearest Neighbor: The Moon

Learning Goals Moon landing. During this session, you will have an opportunity to build understandings to help you: Describe, cite evidence for, and evaluate current theories of the Moon’s origin Explain how the Moon’s history informs our understanding of Earth’s history Comprehend the scale of the Earth-Moon system Video Overview Earth’s Moon has been a…

video: When Continents Collide

Learning Goals Classroom model of continental collision. During this session, you will have an opportunity to build understandings to help you: Relate plate tectonics to the formation of mountains Describe two ways that mountains can form at convergent plate boundaries Video Overview From the volcanoes that encircle the Pacific Ocean in the “ring of fire”…

lesson: Energy Flow in Communities: A Closer Look

A Closer Look Look for the following topics in the video, indicated by the onscreen icon, and click below to learn more. Energy and Life Communities Photosynthesis Energy Pyramids Scientist at Work Curriculum Resources Cell Respiration…

section: Lesson Plans

This section includes summaries of the lessons featured in the video programs. The lessons explore the literature through through a cultural studies approach. Lesson Plan 1: Cultural Studies: N. Scott Momaday Betty Tillman Samb uses a cultural studies approach to help students understand The Way to Rainy Mountain by N. Scott Momaday. She asks students…

workshop: Delivering the Message

…or oral presentational task that has students focus on a particular audience? In this session, you’ll review relevant research, observe video discussions and classroom examples, and do a culminating activity on the presentational mode of communication. At the end of this session, you will better understand how to: take audience into consideration when designing written…

video: Asking Questions

About This Video Clip “I feel sometimes that I’m asking more questions than I should; that they should be the ones that are asking. So I just monitor myself — like today I had the students come up with their own questions.” Ana Hernandez, Teacher Howard A. Doolin Middle School Miami, Florida Ms. Hernandez motivates…

lesson: A Closer Look

A Closer Look Look for the following topics in the video, indicated by the onscreen icon, and click below to learn more. Scientific Models Scaling Analogies Microscopic Reasons for Macroscopic Properties…

video: Many Students: Many Voices and Abilities

…teachers in this series believe that every child, no matter what his or her background or ability level, deserves to be in classrooms where he or she can and will learn—and thrive. In this video, you will listen as they discuss ways in which they work to create such classrooms—often through literature instruction—for their students….

unit: Writing in Science

section: Lesson Plans

This section includes summaries of the lessons featured in the video programs. The lessons explore the literature through a reader-response approach. Lesson Plan 1 – Reader Response: Pat Mora Alfredo Lujan uses a reader-response approach to explore the poetry of Pat Mora. The students write and present their own poems in response to the works…

session: Arabic: Making Sales Calls

CLASSROOM AT A GLANCE Teacher Eric Bartolotti Language Arabic I Grades 9 and 11 School Watertown High School, Watertown, Massachusetts Lesson Date April 13 Class Size 10 Schedule 1 hour, 4–5 days per week اضغط هنا للترجمة باللغة العربية Video Summary In this lesson, high school students demonstrate their ability to use basic greetings and…

video: Becoming Readers and Writers

Classroom Profile Teacher: Sheila Owen Years Teaching: 10 School: Wellwood School, Beaumont, CA Grade: Kindergarten Class Size: 21 Students Lesson Dates: October 18 and 19, 2001 “I believe that the best thing a teacher can do is to watch her students. And so kid watching is what I do… so that we are immediately following…

video: The Professional Teacher

…for them to identify sources of support and resources for growth. Professional reading, study groups, workshops, and regional and national conferences all form important aspects of the professional lives of the teachers in this workshop series. In this video, they share some of those experiences and the value their professional commitments bring to their lives….

video: Classroom Case Studies, Grades K-2

…relevant to your teaching. In This Grade Band: Part A: Classroom Video Part B: Developing Algebraic Thinking Part C: More Problems Part D: Critiquing Student Lessons Homework In the previous sessions, we explored the components of algebraic thinking: fundamental algebraic ideas (content) and mathematical thinking tools (process). You were asked to put yourself in the…

video: Classroom Case Studies, Grades 3-5

In This Grade Band: Part A: Classroom Video Part B: Developing Algebraic Thinking Part C: Algebraic Patterns Part D: More Problems Part E: Critiquing Student Lessons Homework This is the final session of the Patterns, Functions, and Algebra course! In this session, we will examine how the types of mathematical tasks involving algebraic thinking from…

video: Every Rock Tells A Story

…classification of matter Relate the positions of continents and ocean floors to the overall structure of tectonic plates Video Overview Every rock has a story to tell if you know how to read it. Within the unique composition and arrangement of materials that compose different rocks, you can find patterns that are evidence of the…

video: Restless Landscapes

Learning Goals Alpine glacier. During this session, you will have an opportunity to build understandings to help you: Describe how sand is formed Relate the action of water and ice to the evolution of landforms Model how water occurs underground Video Overview If most mountains are formed in the same way, why do they look…

video: Order out of Chaos: Our Solar System

…Comprehend the scale of our solar system Video Overview Have you ever looked into that seemingly endless blanket of stars in the night sky and wondered: Is there another planet like ours? Is Earth unique in the Universe? What is the likelihood of the existence of solar systems like ours? In order to contemplate these…

section: Examine the Topic | Word Study and Fluency

Consider Other Points of View In this section, you will expand your understanding of word study by comparing the ideas from the workshop video with passages from various publications. Read and respond to the ideas presented as they relate to your own teaching practices.  …

video: The Particle Nature of Matter: Solids, Liquids, and Gases

…between the particles. 3. The particles are in constant motion. 4. There are forces that act between the particles   Video Overview What explanation might account for the differences between the states of matter, as well as explain its different properties? Session 2 introduces the particle model of matter, the principles which underlie a wide…

video: Physical Changes and Conservation of Matter

Learning Goals Dissolving activity preparation. During this session, you will have an opportunity to build understandings to help you: Matter is neither created nor destroyed during physical changes. Physical changes rearrange, but do not change particles. Under everyday conditions, physical changes are reversible. Video Overview In everyday life, observations that things “disappear” or “appear” seem…

video: History and Memory

…failures, and it can be used to record and create communal as well as personal memories. All Video on Demand files are protected by copyright law and are free for this streaming purpose only. Downloading, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Offenders will be subject to civil and/or criminal liability under applicable laws….

video: Reading and Writing in Mathematics

The following education experts appear in this video: Jacob Foster is the director of science and technology/engineering at the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. He oversees the state’s science and technology/engineering standards and curriculum framework, professional development opportunities, and support for districts. He is also a member of the writing team for the…

program: Protest and Politics: 1968, Year of the Barricades

…policies with which they disagreed. The Media In the late 1960s, television was undergoing a technological transformation from the use of cameras that shot 16-millimeter film, an expensive medium that needed to be processed before being aired, to videotape. Videotape was cheaper, so more footage could be taken. The year 1968 also saw the first…

video: Reacting to Students’ Work

…video you will listen as the workshop teachers describe ways in which they have developed procedures that involve students and parents in their assessment processes. Appreciating the power of authentic assessment and valuing their own on-going professional development, several of these teachers reverse conventional patterns and ask students for feedback on their teaching as well….

video: Classroom Case Studies, Grades 6-8

In This Grade Band: Part A: Classroom Video Part B: An Example for Developing Algebraic Thinking Part C: Patterns That Illustrate Algebraic Thinking Part D: More Problems That Illustrate Algebraic Thinking Part E: Critiquing Student Lessons Homework This is the final session of the Patterns, Functions, and Algebra course! In this session, we will examine…

lesson: Part A: Hidden Polygons (20 minutes)

…so on. Each of the polygons below is a 17-gon. When people talk about a general polygon — one where you don’t know the exact number of sides—they often refer to it as an n-gon.   Hidden Polygons and the Video Segment problem adapted from IMPACT Mathematics, developed by Educational Development Center, Inc. pp. 42-45….

section: Classifying Living Things | A Closer Look

Look for the following topics in the video, indicated by the onscreen icon, and click below to learn more. Classifying Living Things CO2 and O2 Taxonomic Classification Teaching Tips Scientist at Work Curriculum Resources…

video: Portraits

…from being mirror reflections, portraits are complex constructions of identity that serve a range of functions from expressing power and declaring status to making larger statements about society at a given point in history. All Video on Demand files are protected by copyright law and are free for this streaming purpose only. Downloading, in whole…

lesson: A Closer Look

A Closer Look Look for the following topics in the video, indicated by the onscreen icon, and click below to learn more. Is the Moon Matter? Mystery Substance…

video: Overview

video: Reading and Writing in History

The following education experts appear in this video: Heather Lattimer is an associate professor at the University of San Diego in the School of Leadership and Education Sciences. She specializes in secondary literacy, content area literacy, social studies and history education, project-based learning, and curriculum design and evaluation. Chauncey Monte-Sano is an associate professor at…

video: Building Oral Language

Classroom Profile Teacher: Cindy Wilson Years Teaching: 25 School: Josiah Quincy Elementary School, Boston, MA Grade: Kindergarten Class Size: 24 Students Lesson Dates: February 6 and 8 “Many of the people who come into my classroom — casual observers — do not notice that many of my children have lots of learning and behavior issues….

video: Conflict and Resistance

…as a means for expressing personal views on politics, war, social inequities, and the human condition. All Video on Demand files are protected by copyright law and are free for this streaming purpose only. Downloading, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Offenders will be subject to civil and/or criminal liability under applicable laws….

video: Identifying Theme Through Close Reading

Kelly Johnson helps her students determine the theme of the book they have been reading—Breath, Eyes, Memory by Edwidge Danticat—by supporting them with a close reading strategy. Teacher: Kelly Johnson School: Health Sciences High and Middle College, San Diego, CA Grade: 9 Discipline: English Lesson Topic: Close Reading of Breath, Eyes, Memory by Edwidge Danticat…

video: The Engine That Drives the Earth

…how knowledge of volcanoes and earthquakes can inform our understandings of the mechanisms underlying plate tectonics Video Overview What do the lush, tropical islands of Hawaii have in common with the barren, cool summits of the Cascade Mountains in the northwestern United States? Both provide dramatic evidence of plate tectonics in the form of volcanoes…

video: Material Cycles in Ecosystems

Learning Goals A coniferous forest ecosystem During this session, you will have an opportunity to build understandings to help you: Distinguish between producers, consumers, and decomposers with regard to material cycling in an ecosystem Describe examples of material cycling through an ecosystem Contrast energy flow with material cycling Video Overview Our final session looks at…

lesson: Variation, Adaptation, and Natural Selection: A Closer Look

A Closer Look Look for the following topics in the video, indicated by the onscreen icon, and click below to learn more. Artificial Selection at Work Darwin and Natural Selection DNA, Chromosomes, and Genes New Variation in Populations Scientist at Work Curriculum Resources…

video: What Is Life?

Learning Goals Boy with “green stuff” During this session, you will have an opportunity to build understandings to help you: Distinguish between living, dead, and nonliving Define the characteristics of life Video Overview What is life? This question at first seems deceptively simple—we all know how to recognize what is living and what is not….

video: Classifying Living Things

Learning Goals During this session, you will have an opportunity to build understandings to help you: Distinguish between plants, animals, and other life forms based on cell features Classify different life forms into broad biological groups Video Overview Japanese Maple leaves. Image courtesy Len Gittleman. Our Earth hosts an astonishing diversity of life forms. We…

video: Animal Life Cycles

Learning Goals Animal (frog) During this session, you will have an opportunity to build understandings to help you: Describe the life stages in the life cycle of an animal Comprehend the role of DNA in ensuring the continuity of life from generation to generation Video Overview There are life processes that are so much a…

video: Plant Life Cycles

Learning Goals Pollination During this session, you will have an opportunity to build understandings to help you: Describe the stages in the life cycle of a flowering plant Compare the plant and animal life cycles Video Overview Which life forms reproduce at a distance, give rise to offspring miles away and even after death, trick…

video: Variation, Adaptation, and Natural Selection

Learning Goals Natural variation During this session, you will have an opportunity to build understandings to help you: Recognize how populations vary with regard to inherited traits Distinguish between DNA, chromosomes, and genes Relate genes to variation in populations Describe the process of adaptation through natural selection Video Overview How is it that life always…

video: Evolution and the Tree of Life

…for depicting evolution and the relatedness of species. Video Overview What makes a snake a snake, and a lizard a lizard? What distinguishes one type of lizard from another? And how did so many types of reptiles come to be? Session 6 focuses on questions like these as we continue our study of the fundamentals…

video: Energy Flow in Communities

…energy as it moves through a community Video Overview In Session 1, we saw that one characteristic of life was the need for a constant supply of matter and energy. Why is this? What’s the difference between the two? The next two sessions explore these questions. Session 7 focuses on energy and life, while Session…

lesson: Journey to the Earth’s Interior | A Closer Look

A Closer Look Look for the following topics in the video, indicated by the onscreen icon, and click below to learn more. Igneous Rocks Mapping Earth’s Interior…

lesson: Evolution and the Tree of Life: A Closer Look

A Closer Look Look for the following topics in the video, indicated by the onscreen icon, and click below to learn more. Classifying Reptiles Identifying Species Vertebrate Evolution Building a Tree of Life Scientist at Work Curriculum Resources…

video: Starting in September…

…contents send powerful messages to an incoming class. The earliest experiences teachers offer their students can provide memorable starting points for what is to follow. The envisionment-building teachers you will meet in this video are particularly aware of the impact of first impressions. The experiences they design for the first weeks of school serve to…

video: Cosmology and Belief

In all cultures, people strive to understand their reason for being and their place in the universe. Art can be an instrument for not only recording spiritual beliefs, but also for creating myths, defining the realms of mortal and immortal, communing with ancestors, channeling forces of good, and repelling those of evil. All Video on…

video: Classroom Dialogues

…facilitating such discussions is a complex—and sometimes risky—business. Authentic conversation is, however, central to the success of an envisionment-building classroom. In this video, the teachers discuss the complexities of encouraging such discussions. As they share ways in which they help students develop as proficient conversationalists and strategies they have discovered for dealing with difficulties, think…

video: Chemical Changes and Conservation of Matter

…into different combinations. Recognize that matter is not created or destroyed during chemical changes. Recognize that the total number of atoms of each element is conserved during chemical changes. Video Overview Where does the weight go when we “lose weight”? What happens when iron rusts? Why are exploding stars able to turn other elements into…

video: Starting Classroom Conversations

…students to value questions as useful points of departure enriches their thinking as they explore and develop meanings from texts. As you watch this video, you will notice students interacting with texts and with one another in both small and large group discussions. Listen as these teachers discuss their goals for such conversations, and the…

unit: Reading In Science

video: Density and Pressure

…be explained by the motion of particles. Video Overview What makes a block of wood rise to the surface of a bucket of water? Why do your ears “pop” if you swim deep underwater? In this session, we will examine density, an essential property of matter. We will also look at how particles of matter…

video: Extending the Particle Model of Matter

…of matter and its properties Video Overview In the previous seven sessions, we’ve evolved the particle model of matter by examining a variety of macroscopic behaviors. In this session, we’ll extend the particle model even further to explain additional macroscopic phenomena, including electrical properties of matter. We will review the principles of the particle model…

lesson: A Closer Look

A Closer Look Look for the following topics in the video, indicated by the onscreen icon, and click below to learn more. Electron Structure of Water Dark Matter in the Universe…

video: Rising and Sinking

…depends on the outcome of the battle between two forces: weight and buoyant force. Water is an “anomaly” because the shape and arrangement of its molecules make it less dense in its solid form than in its liquid form. Video Overview Why does a hot air balloon rise into the sky? Why does ice rise…

video: Heat and Temperature

…change state into gases (e.g., in melting, evaporation, and boiling). Heat is removed when gases change state into liquids and when liquids change state into solids (e.g., in condensation and freezing). Video Overview What makes the liquid in a thermometer rise or fall in response to temperature? Which contains more heat—a boiling teakettle or a…

lesson: Plant Life Cycles: A Closer Look

Look for the following topics in the video, indicated by the onscreen icon, and click below to learn more. Alternation of Generations Transition From Water to Land Flowers and Pollination Fruit and Dispersal Seeds vs. Eggs Teaching Tips: Asexual Reproduction Scientist at Work Curriculum Resources…

workshop: Subjects Matter

…something interesting. – Patsy M. Lightbown, Professor Emeritus, Concordia University, Montreal Learning Goals What is the importance of content-based instruction in a foreign language classroom, and how do you do it effectively? In this session, you’ll review relevant research, observe video discussions and classroom examples, and do a culminating activity in which you design a…

workshop: Valuing Diversity in Learners

…you accommodate the needs of diverse learners in a foreign language classroom? In this session, you’ll review relevant research, observe video discussions and classroom examples, and do activities on working with learners who are at different levels and who have different learning abilities and approaches. At the end of this session, you will better understand…

session: Arabic: A Place I Call Home

CLASSROOM AT A GLANCE Teacher Manar Mayalah Language Arabic II and III Grades 9 and 10 School Granada Hills Charter School, Los Angeles, California Lesson Date March 10 Class Size 22 (filmed with 12) Schedule 55 minutes daily اضغط هنا للترجمة باللغة العربية Video Summary In this lesson, students learn vocabulary used to describe the…

lesson: A Closer Look

A Closer Look Look for the following topics in the video, indicated by the onscreen icon, and click below to learn more. Why do Snowflakes Have Six Sides? Helium vs. Hot Air Balloons…

lesson: Interactive Activity: 5-Question Survey

5-Question Survey: Density and Pressure The series of questions presented in this activity will help you find out your ideas or your students’ ideas about matter. As highlighted in this video series, when we articulate our misconceptions, we are taking the first step to rectifying them. Surveying is one of many educational strategies that teachers…

video: Using Art and Other Disciplines To Enrich Classroom Conversations

…the benefit of enriching the conversation by encouraging contributions from students who might otherwise be reluctant to participate. In addition, changing the medium of response pushes students to think about texts in fresh ways as they move from literal comprehension to more complex understandings of the text. In this video, the teachers share how they…

session: Arabic: Comparing the Weather

CLASSROOM AT A GLANCE Teacher Wael Fawzy Language Arabic Grades 6 School LaSalle II Magnet Elementary School, Chicago, Illinois Lesson Date April 6 Class Size 8 Schedule 45 minutes, 4 times a week اضغط هنا للترجمة باللغة العربية   Video Summary In this lesson, Mr. Fawzy’s sixth-grade class continues to learn about the weather in…

lesson: A Closer Look

A Closer Look Look for the following topics in the video, indicated by the onscreen icon, and click below to learn more. Mass-Energy Conservation Evaporation vs. Boiling  …

workshop: Engaging With Communities

…– Patsy M. Lightbown, Professor Emeritus, Concordia University, Montreal Learning Goals How do you provide students with opportunities to interact with communities in which the target language is spoken? In this session, you’ll review relevant research, observe video discussions and classroom examples, and engage in activities to develop successful interactions between students and native speakers….

lesson: A Closer Look

A Closer Look Look for the following topics in the video, indicated by the onscreen icon, and click below to learn more. Three Scales of Temperature Why do We Need Heated Towel Racks?…

session: Arabic: Making Plans

CLASSROOM AT A GLANCE Teacher Belal Joundeya Language Arabic V/VI Grades 9-12 School Lincoln High School, Portland, Oregon Lesson Date March 8 Class Size 20 Schedule 92 minutes, 2–3 times per week اضغط هنا للترجمة باللغة العربية Video Summary In this lesson, high school students in Belal Joundeya’s Arabic V/VI class engage in authentic conversations…

video: Resources and Scarcity (Macroeconomics)

…in increasingly active Asian markets by investing more in the health of their workers. In all investments there are trade-offs and choices. These stories show how the cost of using some resources sometimes comes at the expense of others. All Video on Demand files are protected by copyright law and are free for this streaming…

lesson: Animal Life Cycles: A Closer Look

A Closer Look Look for the following topics in the video, indicated by the onscreen icon, and click below to learn more. Body Cell Reproduction Sex Cell Production Cloning The Incredible Egg Teaching Tips: DNA Extraction Scientist at Work Curriculum Resources…

video: The Power of the Situation

…dynamics of life in a prison environment, were gained. When the study was over, the students returned to their normal lives, and extensive follow-ups have shown no negative long-term effects on the students. An extensive Web site for the Stanford Prison Experiment, including day-by-day summaries, as well as images and video clips, is available. http://www.prisonexp.org/….

session: Spanish: Hearing Authentic Voices

CLASSROOM AT A GLANCE Teacher Davita Alston Language Spanish Grades 8 School Shue-Medill Middle School, Newark, Delaware Lesson Date December 10 Class Size 26 Schedule 50 minutes, six times in a seven-day schedule Video Summary In this lesson, students talk about what they like to do when they are not in school. They begin by…

workshop: Planning for Assessment

…that informs both you and your students about their progress? In this session, you’ll review relevant research, observe video discussions and classroom examples, and do a culminating activity on planning an effective assessment of student work. At the end of this session, you will better understand how to: design informal (formative) classroom assessments of student…

workshop: Meaningful Interpretation

…students’ interpretive skills? In this session, you’ll review relevant research, observe video discussions and classroom examples, and do a culminating activity on the interpretive mode of communication. At the end of this session, you will better understand how to: lead students from comprehension to deeper interpretation of authentic texts; prepare effective interpretive tasks for students;…

video: The Urban Experience

…In turn, the urban experience has inspired the creation of artwork depicting aspects of city life. All Video on Demand files are protected by copyright law and are free for this streaming purpose only. Downloading, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Offenders will be subject to civil and/or criminal liability under applicable laws….

unit: Melted Crayon Painting

…time, and a lot of melting, you will be left with an amazing, one-of-a-kind piece of art. OBJECTIVE: Students will be able to conduct a variety of tests to see the effects of heating or cooling crayons ESSENTIAL QUESTION(S): What effect does adding or removing heat have on crayons? Video: Watch this Project in Action…

lesson: Interactive Activity: 4-Question Survey

4-Question Survey: Matter The series of questions presented in this activity will help you find out your ideas or your students’ ideas about matter. As highlighted in this video series, when we articulate our misconceptions, we are taking the first step to rectifying them. Surveying is one of many educational strategies that teachers can use…

session: Spanish: Creating Travel Advice

CLASSROOM AT A GLANCE Teacher Fran Pettigrew Language Spanish III Grades 11 School McLean High School, McLean, Virginia Lesson Date March 20 Class Size 30 Schedule Block schedule, 90+ minutes every other day Video Summary In this lesson, students learn to communicate about vacations. They work individually and in pairs to express their personal travel…

workshop: Person to Person

…social studies classroom. The primary means by which learning occurs is through talk, and for that reason alone it is extremely important. – Joan Kelly Hall Professor of Applied Linguistics and Education Pennsylvania State University Learning Goals What is the importance of classroom interaction? In this session, you’ll review relevant research, observe video discussions and…

lesson: TerrAqua Column

…aquatic sediments. The terrarium and the aquarium are connected to one another through water — the terrarium drains into the aquarium, which, in turn, provides the terrarium with water that is drawn through a wick that runs between the two. The Life Science TerrAqua Column is designed as a companion to the videos for Session…

section: Teaching Strategies: Developing a Community of Learners

…everyday life. Tony Piccolino, the on-camera commentator for the Workshop 4 video, offers thoughts about how Tremain’s classroom embraces four key features of a community of learners. Transcript from Tony Piccolino A major goal of Tremain’s lesson is to develop what we call today “a community of learners.” In a community of learners, you have…

unit: Invisible Ink

…it for half an hour depending on your heat source. Your secret message will then be visible. OBJECTIVE: Students will be able to explore various thermal changes and argue from evidence that some are reversible while others are not. ESSENTIAL QUESTION(S): How might things change under various heat conditions? Video: Watch this Project in Action…

lesson: Interactive Activity: 5-Question Survey

5-Question Survey: Chemical Change The series of questions presented in this activity will help you find out your ideas or your students’ ideas about matter. As highlighted in this video series, when we articulate our misconceptions, we are taking the first step to rectifying them. Surveying is one of many educational strategies that teachers can…

section: Teaching Strategies: Strategies for Teaching English Language Learners

…to facilitate the learning of English and the learning of mathematics in tandem. Teacher Patricia Valdez and her students in the video are all native Spanish speakers. However, this isn’t true of all of her classes, just as it may not be the case for yours. Here she offers some advice on overcoming language barriers….

video: Close Reading of a Primary Source

Ann Pember’s students discuss the meaning and role of the USA Patriot Act after reading an article from the New York Times. Teacher: Ann Pember School: Malden High School, Malden, MA Grade: 9 Discipline: History (U.S. History 1/U.S. Social Studies) Lesson Topic: The constitutionality of the Patriot Act Lesson Month: December Number of Students: 30…

section: Lesson Plan 1: Left Hand, Right Hand – Solving Systems of Equations

…two unknowns. This lesson plan is based on the activity Jenny Novak uses in the video for Part I of this workshop. Time Allotment: Two 50-minute periods Subject Matter: Linear equations Systems of equations Learning Objectives: Students will be able to: Create scatterplots for two sets of data and find the equation of a line…

video: The Natural World

…mere transcription of reality. Every rendering of the natural world is, ultimately, a construction, in which nature is translated through the filter of our own interests, values, and desires. All Video on Demand files are protected by copyright law and are free for this streaming purpose only. Downloading, in whole or in part, is strictly…

workshop: Rooted in Culture

…Training, Brattleboro, Vermont Learning Goals What is the importance of integrating culture into the study of a foreign language? In this session, you’ll review relevant research, observe video discussions and classroom examples, and do a culminating activity on integrating culture into your lessons. At the end of this session, you will better understand how to:…

video: Fostering Close Reading

Amy Miles builds students’ close reading skills and creates an opportunity to dig into complex text to foster deeper understanding of a scientific topic. Teacher: Amy Miles School: Health Sciences High and Middle College Middle School, San Diego, CA Grade: 6 Discipline: Science Lesson Topic: Learning about rocks Lesson Month: March Number of Students: 35…

video: Writing

…between written words and pictures has been manipulated to communicate ideas. It has also inspired countless artists around the globe, whose works demonstrate how text and image can enhance, supplement, complicate, or even undermine each other’s meanings. All Video on Demand files are protected by copyright law and are free for this streaming purpose only….

video: Domestic Life

…events taking place within these domestic spaces have been the inspiration for countless artists. Their depictions of everyday life are best understood as complex documents melding real-world observations with ideal social expectations. All Video on Demand files are protected by copyright law and are free for this streaming purpose only. Downloading, in whole or in…

video: First Steps

This session provides an overview of the first steps teachers should take when working with student writers. The educators, researchers, and writers featured in the video programs talk about specific goals they share with their students, recognizing the local, state, and national standards that serve as a floor, not a ceiling, for their work. They…

lesson: Our Nearest Neighbor: The Moon | A Closer Look

A Closer Look Look for the following topics in the video, indicated by the onscreen icon, and click below to learn more.   Moon Motions Features of the Moon Angular Size Anorthosite…

session: Arabic: Vegetables We Like

CLASSROOM AT A GLANCE Teacher Rita Lahoud Language Arabic Grades 2 School Public School 261 Philip Livingston, Brooklyn, New York Lesson Date May 23 Class Size 17 Schedule 50 minutes once a week اضغط هنا للترجمة باللغة العربية   Video Summary In this lesson, Miss Lahoud’s second-grade Art and Arabic students develop vocabulary through art,…

lesson: Part C: Definitions and Proof (45 minutes)

In this part: Definitions Understanding Definitions Dividing Polygons into Triangles Triangles in Convex Polygons Definitions Definitions and proof both play essential roles in mathematics. Definition is crucial, because you need to know what something is (and what it’s not) before you can make conjectures about it and prove these conjectures. When mathematicians create a definition,…

section: Assignments + Projects

section: Native Voices – Activities

unit: Reading: Big Ideas

Introduction Reading is a complex process that involves interactions among the reader, the text, and the context. Meaning does not reside solely on a page of text, with the intent that the reader will extract meaning from that page. Rather, meaning is actively constructed by what the reader brings to the text and how this…

video: Teaching Content Through Literacy

Lynn Gilbert helps students discern fiction from nonfiction text and to determine which is easier to read in the context of science literacy. Teacher: Lynn Gilbert School: Conrad Ball Middle School, Loveland, CO Grade: 7 Discipline: Science Lesson Topic: Using a graphic organizer to explore nonfiction text; the connection between photosynthesis and deforestation Lesson Month:…

unit: Reading in English

video: Sharing the Text

“Discussion is really important to the students because they learn from each other…They may be confused about something, and they may not admit it, or they may not even be aware that they were confused or didn’t understand something. But…the discussion really enables them to clarify things that they’ve read.” BJ Namba, 3rd-Grade Teacher Punahou…

video: Finding Common Ground

“I have chosen reading to be the venue by which these children will find a voice. I believe that if they are able to connect with the characters in books, where authors have written about the feelings of these characters and [if they] make these strong connections, they will get hope.” Bileni Teklu, 5th-Grade Teacher…

video: Starting Out

“My job is to circulate and re-motivate kids when they stall [and] challenge them to take further steps in the discussion. Hopefully…I can keep them discussing and enjoying a poem; it helps push them to a higher level of understanding.” Jonathan Holden, 4th-Grade Teacher Nathan Hale Elementary School Roxbury, Massachusetts Students often don’t know how…

video: Responding to Literature

“I see my role in two ways. One is as a reader, responding just like the kids while having a watchful ear on how their reading and thinking are going and how they are growing through the story and learning. [While] I’m helping kids make connections, at the same time I want to be involved…

unit: Reading in Mathematics

unit: About This Course

Reading and writing are no longer the sole responsibility of the English classroom, but a critical part of how students explore and understand complex concepts across all disciplines. By examining general disciplinary literacy strategies and practices—and then focusing more deeply on their own discipline—middle and high school teachers will gain insight into how to support…

unit: Different Brains

video: One-on-One Conferences

Wendy Barrales has a one-on-one conference with a 6th grader who needs help applying strategies to define an unknown word. Teacher: Wendy Barrales School: Urban Assembly Institute of Math and Science for Young Women, Brooklyn, NY Grade: 6 Discipline: English Language Arts (Humanities) Lesson Topic: Analyzing genres Lesson Month: March Number of Students: 25 Other:…

section: Part B: Slope (40 minutes)

In This Part Thinking About Slope Comparing Slopes Slopes and Architecture Thinking About Slope Slope is an important concept in mathematics, and in Part B we’ll explore how it is used to solve problems. Note 5   Problem B1 Take a minute to think about what you already know about slope. What does it mean?…

video: Comprehending Informational Texts

Wendy Barrales engages students in various activities to build their ability to glean information from different genres. Students answer genre-probing questions using claims, evidence, and reasoning and take part in a unison reading group. Teacher: Wendy Barrales School: Urban Assembly Institute of Math and Science for Young Women, Brooklyn, NY Grade: 6 Discipline: English Language…

video: Guided Instruction for Independence

Jennifer Roberts asks students to compare two characters from The Cask of Amontillado by Edgar Allan Poe using evidence they have gathered from the text. ​Teacher: Jennifer Roberts School: Point Loma High School, San Diego, CA Grade: 9 Discipline: English Lesson Topic: Compare two characters from The Cask Of Amontillado by Edgar Allan Poe Number…

video: Identifying Evidence from Multiple Sources

Jesse Gore teaches students how to analyze evidence from primary and secondary sources in order to defend ideas. Teacher: Jesse Gore School: Dillard Drive Middle School, Raleigh, NC Grade: 7 Discipline: History Lesson Topic: Napoleon Bonaparte: A hero or a tyrant? Lesson Month: November Number of Students: 28…

unit: Big Ideas in Literacy – Mathematics

Introduction Welcome to the mathematics units on disciplinary literacy. These four units explore a disciplinary literacy approach to teaching mathematics that is consistent with the expectations of the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics (CCSSM), particularly with regard to the Standards for Mathematical Practice, and is also consistent with recommendations of the National Council of…

video: Tackling a Scientific Text

Tracy Tran discusses the importance of encouraging students not to shy away from dense scientific text. Teacher: Tracy Tran School: The Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice, New York, NY Grade: 12 Discipline: Science (Environmental Science) Lesson Topic: What is an abstract? Lesson Month: March Number of Students: 28 Other: This is a college-preparatory…

video: Citing Evidence from Primary Sources to Support Arguments

In LeRoy Votto’s classroom, students read, annotate, write about, and discuss Wendell Phillips’s speech “The Philosophy of the Abolitionist Movement.” Teacher: LeRoy Votto School: The Urban School of San Francisco (Private), San Francisco, CA Grade: 10 Discipline: History (the Civil War) Lesson Topic: The abolitionist movement and its message Lesson Month: January Number of Students:…

section: Rhythms In Poetry – Activities

video: Facilitating a Socratic Seminar

Kristen Ferrales demonstrates how having students write to prepare for discussions creates a deeper understanding of the topic and leads to a more productive Socratic seminar. Teacher: Kristin Ferrales School: The Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice, New York, NY Grade: 11 Discipline: History (Global Research) Lesson Topic: Socratic Seminar: Lasting impacts of the…

section: Part B: Reasoning About Measurement (40 minutes)

In This Part Exploring Standards Analyzing a Case Study Exploring Standards The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM, 2000) has identified measurement as a strand in its Principles and Standards for School Mathematics. In grades pre-K-12, instructional programs should enable all students to do the following: Understand measurable attributes of objects and the units,…

video: Reading and Writing Scientific Abstracts

Tracy Tran leads students in learning how to write a scientific abstract by reading and annotating a model and then having students try one on their own. Teacher: Tracy Tran School: The Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice, New York, NY Grade: 12 Discipline: Science (Environmental Science) Lesson Topic: What is an abstract? Lesson…

video: Revising with Teacher and Peer Feedback

Ben Berman discusses unveiling the craft of writing by teaching students how to give and receive feedback on creative pursuits. Teacher: Ben Berman School: Brookline High School, Brookline, MA Grade: 10–12 Discipline: English Language Arts (Creative Writing) Lesson Topic: Poetry and the relationship between objects/ideas/things and the ideas behind them Lesson Month: May Number of…

video: Comparing the Language of Multiple Sources

Manny Martinez juxtaposes the preamble of the U.S. Constitution with Emma Lazarus’s poem The New Colossus to help students begin to tackle the question: What does it mean to be American? Teacher: Manny Martinez School: REALM Charter School, Berkeley, CA Grade: 8 Discipline: ELA Lesson Topic: The connection between The New Colossus and the preamble…

section: Put It Into Practice | Word Study and Fluency

Choose Activities In this section, you will apply what you have learned to your own teaching. The three activities are designed to assist you in developing resources for your word study instruction. Choose one or more from the list below to practice in your classroom. Activity 1. Match Rimes With Books Identify common rimes in…

video: Creating a Culture of Collaboration

Martin Berryman explains how peer-to-peer collaboration fosters teamwork and understanding. Teacher: Martin Berryman School: Malden High School, Malden, MA Grade: 10 Discipline: Science (Chemistry) Lesson Topic: Gravimetric analysis Lesson Month: December Number of Students: 32…

Part B: Angles in Polygons

In This Part Classifying by Measure Other Classifications Measuring Angles Sums of Angles in Polygons Classifying by Measure Print several copies of the sample polygons (PDF) and cut out the polygons. These are based on Power Polygons, a set of 15 different plastic polygons, each marked with a letter. There are numerous ways of classifying…