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Brandy Todd, Ashley Carr and Sarah Bracey Introduction to Education, EAST/EMPACTS Dr. Regina Ryel Thomason, Instructor. INTERACTIVE WEATHER MAP for Butterfield Trail Elementary School Fayetteville, AR. Introduction.
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Brandy Todd, Ashley Carr and Sarah Bracey Introduction to Education, EAST/EMPACTSDr. Regina Ryel Thomason, Instructor INTERACTIVE WEATHER MAPforButterfield Trail Elementary SchoolFayetteville, AR
Introduction • Mrs. Conner’s 2nd grade class at Butterfield Elementary School, in Fayetteville AR, is in need of an interactive weather map. • An interactive map is needed to enhance the learning of weather concepts.
Project Overview NWACC, Introduction to Education students, will develop an interactive weather activity and “cloud experiment” for a 2nd grade classroom.
Community Aspect Networking in the community Educational Outreach
Community Aspect The second grade curriculum is supported by the college student community by…. • providing materials and content for a framework activity. • providing academic support for an area school. Contacts: • Ms. Conner, 2nd grade teacher, Butterfield Elementary • Joey Folsom, Principal • Wal-Mart – donation of materials • BR Management Services – donation of materials
Curriculum Course Outcomes • To expand knowledge base • To understand different learning styles • To experience different teaching methods NWACC Outcomes • To learn in a collaborative environment. • To increase communication skills – oral and written • To increase problem solving ability. • To learn organizational skills • To increase technology skills
Methods Tools • Technology- • Microsoft Office; PowerPoint, Publisher and Word • Internet • State Frameworks • School Curriculum • NWACC Curriculum • Collect materials from area vendors • Develop an interactive map • Publish the interactive map Experiment • Develop classroom activity – “cloud experiment” • Facilitate in “cloud experiment” with 2nd grade class
Keys to Success • Weekly Team meetings – organization • Frequent communication – organization • Personal accountability – professional and personal development
Skills to Develop Professional • Classroom teaching • Use of classroom technology • Communication • Organization • Teamwork Personal • Communication – oral • Accountability • Confidence • Leadership • Decision making
Expected Outcomes Experience Product • Experience in developing framework based activities for 2nd grade curriculum • Hands on experience in working with students • Weather activities to augment teaching in 2nd grade classroom
References • Butterfield Trail School • Dr. Ryel Thomason • Dianne Phillips • Mrs. Conner