First grade students at WWE used project based learning to discover animal transformations. Students designed and created terrariums that were used to view the lifecycle of butterflies and frogs and praying mantis. We also purchased terrariums as models and models of lifecycles. We used a document camera to view the different stages of the…Read More

Update on “Mouthing About Math” grant: My goal has been to promote students’ reflection, reasoning, and explanation of math practices in order to help deepen their level of understanding; thus the title Mouthing About Math. In order to provide models of rich forms of discourse and monitor students’ practice of reflecting, reasoning and exp…Read More

Students are currently working on hands-on activities geared toward their upcoming scheduled trip to the Challenger Learning Space Center. They have been working on a project-based learning unit called the Final Frontier which is divided into three categories; Scientist, Architect, and Engineer as well as specific activities directly from the…Read More

Episode 3 is up and live, with special thanks to @jcarroll https://www.theholler.org/fireshare-ep-3-appalachian-leadership-laboratory/

Erin Bowling
3rd grade teacher at Porter Elementary
Project Title: #ienrich #getdigiwithit
Awarded: 3 mini Apple iPads, iPad charging station
Enrichment students are working within the four main subject areas to create lessons to teach to the class. Enrichment students are having a great time with the iPads. Most recently they are reading as a…Read More