Teachers need to synthesize what they learn through professional development experiences by completing a Social Studies Focus Inventory and Learning Log at the end of the course. Here you can make use of your notes and thoughts about the course as well as summarize some of your learning from Walkabout Tasks. Teachers need to be able to receive constructive criticism about their curriculum development skills as well as provide meaningful feedback to others. Students will serve as members of review teams for the Curriculum Development submissions. This assignment will be completed during finals week and will be only for students who are receiving a grade of B or better.
Adventure involves employing coping skills in an unfamiliar environment.
It means going somewhere that is new and different. As you spend time in this new environment, you should learn things as you observe the people and things that are available there. Arrange a mock field trip to a museum or park for an elementary class. Download or draw a detailed map that provides any chaperones with directions to find the location of the field tirp. Inquiry is the systematic study of a self-selected problem or issue.