2. The Project Itself Students will first learn what change is such as pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters. The students will first make a Know-Wonder-Learn Chart based on information they already know and then come up with their own individual knowledge. Students will then meet as a group and discuss what one another have recorded on their charts and agree on questions that are most important to them. Afterwards, students would research on the questions and ideas about change that they have so far and then they will create a poster with all of their facts that they have agreed are important. They would then fill in the rest of their Know Wonder Learn chart and proceed to present their charts and their complete project poster to the class. Why should students do projects? A project is an extended, in-depth investigation of a topic, ideally one worthy of the children's attention and energy. Project Based Learning is Project Based Learning is an instructional approach built upon authentic learning activities that engage student interest and motivation. These activities are designed to answer a question or solve a problem and generally reflect the types of learning and work people do in the everyday world outside the classroom.
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4. Why this project? More Info… This project will benefit students because change will be used in everyday life in the later years. This project will also teach students to work well with one another as well as collaborate on a large project. Another aspect will also be that students will present in front of their other peers therefore it will help with public speaking.
5. Role as a parent As a parent, it is very important to help your child with their schoolwork if they are having difficulties. You can reach me by phone or by email at any time with any questions about your child’s project or any other question you may have.
6. My Role as Miss Blye… I as their instructor will try my best to let them know everything that there is to know about money and change. I will also be open to any questions about change or their project in general. I am also available after school hours by email if a parent wants to contact me that way.
7. Contact information Miss Blye Castleberry Email: abcastleberry@crimson.ua.edu School Phone: 555-456-876 Planning Period: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Room: Hallway B Room 6
