Playlist: Bookmarks
Updating Old Questions: Comparing Two Leaders
For TeachersHow I’d upgrade a dull “which one is better” question.
Updating Old Questions: Volcano from Two Perspectives
For TeachersHow I’d break down and rebuild a task about judging a volcano.
Phrases to Join a Discussion
Want your classroom discussions to go a bit more smoothly? Train students to use a few simple phrases and it’ll make all the difference in the world.
From “Identify” to “Analyze” – Famous Structures
For TeachersRather than just learning about one structure, let’s climb Bloom’s and think more deeply.
Famous Structures
The Eiffel Tower, the Colosseum, the Sydney Opera House — group them, pick the best from each group, then design your own.
Writing Technique: 3 Dependent Clauses
A specific technique to help students add some spice to their writing. We’ll be writing sentences with three dependent clauses.
The Thinking Hats
So… do your students moan when forced to work in a group? Part of the problem is that lack the structure to work well with peers. Edward de Bono’s Thinking Hats are a perfect tool to help with this problem.
Create A Creature
Create a new creature based on the adaptations of existing creatures from the same biome.