Projects are great for building student confidence and fostering creativity. My 8th grade social studies students create 3D Memorials for people and events. Check out the link below for additional info and pictures of their projects...
2009 Memor...
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About Me:
Teach middle school social studies and SUPA Public Affairs in a rural K-12 school district in upstate NY.
Very interested in the merging of popular music, technology, and media literacy with a central focus on character education/social and emotional learning.
Also interested in project-based learning and educational applications of MySpace and other social networks.
Check out the links below for more background information and teaching resources...
NYC DOE teachers can sign up for instructional technology professional development at http://pd.nycoit.org. Click here for a catalog with a listing of classes.
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