I think we will see many changes if and when the polar ice caps melt. The first thing many think of is flooding and how that will affect the coastlines. But along with that comes in weather patterns, possibly changes in ocean currents, the elimination of ecosystems. We may have some new ecosystems to be created but we will lose many. Many species have the potential to become endangered or extinct.
Since I used to be a water treatment plant operator, one of the things I consider and think of are our freshwater drinking water sources. Many aquifers will become overtaken by saltwater and will no longer be a source of freshwater. With the ocean level rising, we will lose many of our freshwater rivers, streams and lakes.
The changes that will occur with the polar ice cap melt will be far reaching and much more significant than people realize.
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Sunday, March 13, 2011
The 5 E's Lesson Plan
This has been a very tough week for me since it has only been two weeks on Friday since I had major knee surgery. I started physical therapy too and I don't like it. So it has been difficult to get everything done.
The 5 E's are very similar to how I designed my lesson plans during my student teaching. The 5 E's are Engagement, Exploration, Explanation, Extension, and Evaluation. It is a little more difficult to apply it now with the type of class I have. But my students are on all different levels and I have a lot of differentiation on my class.
I think the 5 E's are very similar to Bloom's Taxonomy. If you make sure you have addressed all of the levels of Bloom's Taxonomy then I think you are on the right track for the 5 E's. I think the most difficult E to address is engagement. Sometimes it is difficult to find an activity that will engage all of the learners in the classroom. That is why it is so important to plan different activities and also think about the different cultures in the classroom. Due to varying life experiences and cultures, some activities may not have meaning to some students. Therefore it is important to plan many activities and try to engage all of the students.
The 5 E's are very similar to how I designed my lesson plans during my student teaching. The 5 E's are Engagement, Exploration, Explanation, Extension, and Evaluation. It is a little more difficult to apply it now with the type of class I have. But my students are on all different levels and I have a lot of differentiation on my class.
I think the 5 E's are very similar to Bloom's Taxonomy. If you make sure you have addressed all of the levels of Bloom's Taxonomy then I think you are on the right track for the 5 E's. I think the most difficult E to address is engagement. Sometimes it is difficult to find an activity that will engage all of the learners in the classroom. That is why it is so important to plan different activities and also think about the different cultures in the classroom. Due to varying life experiences and cultures, some activities may not have meaning to some students. Therefore it is important to plan many activities and try to engage all of the students.
Saturday, March 12, 2011
About Me
I currently teach in the state of Georgia. This is my first year teaching and I teach in the middle grades Moderately Disabled classroom. Last year I completed my student teaching in Middle Grades Science and Math.
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