tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2943433859891065575.post4286735046031726916..comments2009-12-03T08:31:39.022-08:00Comments on Patty Reed's Doll: A Teacher's Guide: Chapter 13: The Valley of the Great Salt LakeChristy G. Keeler, Ph.D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12090510919477425733noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2943433859891065575.post-38909507994584485202008-04-28T18:56:00.000-07:002008-04-28T18:56:00.000-07:00Phenomenal work, Jessica!I like that you merge scr...Phenomenal work, Jessica!<BR/><BR/>I like that you merge script writing with performing the script. Often, teachers have students do one activity or the other. This method is a much richer opportunity to internalize student learning of the material.<BR/><BR/>I agree with your colleagues that the museum idea is incredible! I would use the museum starting at the beginning of the book and they would work all throughout the unit. It's a great opportunity for cross-curricular instruction and a great way to bring in technology. You could have students debut their museum (an "Opening Night") by having a pioneer festival. Some students could perform self-written Chautauqua characters, some could be museum docents, some could enact "day-in-the-life" events and everyone could each period food. WOW! I love this museum idea - it has so many possible extensions!Christy G. Keeler, Ph.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12090510919477425733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2943433859891065575.post-74340976411543027262008-04-26T00:09:00.000-07:002008-04-26T00:09:00.000-07:00I love your idea of checking the cooking methods. ...I love your idea of checking the cooking methods. I was thinking of how to do something like that but understand the dangers of fire. I think it is a wonderful idea but how are the students going to test their theories? It seems like a lot of people have continued the same ideas. I know I had some of your math ideas for my chapters in 9 and 10. Great job!!Donellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01588418758551608815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2943433859891065575.post-63670886271616420262008-04-25T17:05:00.000-07:002008-04-25T17:05:00.000-07:00I would also think about doing something with the ...I would also think about doing something with the Great Salt Lake in Utah, for some it might be something they can relate to , since some have been there or may be from the area. Great job!teach14https://www.blogger.com/profile/10166138071730932606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2943433859891065575.post-51886535537994485762008-04-25T17:04:00.000-07:002008-04-25T17:04:00.000-07:00I really enjoyed reading your ideas, they were gre...I really enjoyed reading your ideas, they were great and I can't wait to use them. I really like the were you are going to have the students create interactive exhibits, papier-mâché artifacts, models, and scenes with costumes, to me, anything that allows students to do hands-on activities is awesome. I also think its great you plan on inviting other classes to come in to enjoyed the museum. I also thought you provided more then enough web resources for the students to use.<BR/><BR/>I am not sure what your time line is for all these great activities, but you might want to take that into consideration, just a few of the activities.teach14https://www.blogger.com/profile/10166138071730932606noreply@blogger.com