jan_3-4

=Grade 3-4 Curriculum Inquiry Projects - Jan-April, 2013= ===Post a summary for each inquiry project being designed by teachers participating in this PD project.===

(Drives instruction for the whole unit) || What kind of diversity is there amongst children from other countries? || children in other countries. media type="file" key="IriniciP.wp3PH.wmv" width="300" height="300" Here is the direct URL - [] || .................................................................................................................. ||
 * Teacher Librarian - Denise Rossmo-Wiegers**
 * Attach Planning** **Template** **:[[file:Wildwoodtemplate.docx]]**
 * Project Title || Countries of the World ||
 * School / Teacher Name || Wildwood - Robbie Irinici ||
 * Grade Level || grades 2 / 3 ||
 * Subject Area || Social Studies ||
 * Essential Question
 * Assessment Tools: (i.e Rubric) || - rubrc -performance ||
 * Other Supporting Documents || [[file:Irinicidiversity.docx]] ||
 * Culminating Project || Create a class photostory and through illustrations and narration show highlights of diversity among
 * Link to Teacher or classroom Blog || .........
 * Link to TL's Blog ||  ||

(Drives instruction for the whole unit) || How can an individual like me protect children's rights at home and around the world? || First challenge: Wordle projects Second challenge: Rewriting the CRC Voicethread media type="custom" key="22673482" Third challenge: Evaluate a country toward protecting childrens rights media type="custom" key="22691862" width="80" height="80" ||
 * Teacher Librarian - Yvonne Denomy**
 * Attach Planning** **Template** **:[[file:inquiry planner Denomy and Hamilton.doc]]**
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Project Title || Rights of the Child ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">School / Teacher Name || Ecole Victoria/ Jillian Hamilton ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Grade Level || 3/4 French immersion ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Subject Area || Social studies, French language arts ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Essential Question
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Assessment Tools: (i.e Rubric) || to be forthcoming ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Other Supporting Documents || Curricular connections [[file:Children around the World Inquiry Unit.docx]] ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Culminating Project || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">As a child in our community or around the world, whose rights are not being protected, create a VOKI avatar to persuade another individual to take 3 (or more) important actions to help protect your rights.
 * Link to Teacher or classroom Blog || [|www.mmehamilton2012.blogspot.ca] ||
 * Link to TL's Blog || [|www.weeklyedtech.blogspot.ca] ||

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">(Drives instruction for the whole unit) || How much of the work of science fiction authors' and directors use of light is portrayed accurately? || .................................................................................................................. ||
 * Teacher Librarian - Jordan Carlson**
 * Attach Planning** **Template** **:[[file:InquiryPlanning Corey.docx]]**
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Project Title || Light and Star Wars ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">School / Teacher Name || Silverspring / Corey Falconer ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Grade Level || 4 / 5 ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Subject Area || Science ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Essential Question
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Assessment Tools: (i.e Rubric) ||  ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Other Supporting Documents ||  ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Culminating Project || Compilation Movie ||
 * Link to Teacher or classroom Blog || .........
 * Link to TL's Blog ||  ||

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">(Drives instruction for the whole unit) || **Based on population, climate, land features and other factors, where is the ideal location for a Disneyland theme park in Canada?** || .................................................................................................................. ||
 * Teacher Librarian - Alison l. Robbins Jakes**
 * Attach Planning** **Template** **:[[file:Liebrecht Inquiry template - updated.docx]]**
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Project Title || **Disneyland in Canada? Where?** ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">School / Teacher NameE || College Park - Linda Liebrecht ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Grade Level || 3/4 ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Subject Area || Language Arts/Social Studies ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Essential Question
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Assessment Tools: (i.e Rubric) ||  ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Other Supporting Documents ||  ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Culminating Project || Class Pixie presentation showcasing factors leading to class decision on suitable, viable location for a new theme park in Canada. ||
 * Link to Teacher or classroom Blog || .........
 * Link to TL's Blog ||  ||

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">(Drives instruction for the whole unit) || Why is culture important? || .................................................................................................................. ||
 * Teacher Librarian -K.Smith**
 * Attach Planning** **Template** **:[[file:Inquiry+Planning+Template[1].docx]]**
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Project Title || [[file:LastChanceBannerShane.pdf]] ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">School / Teacher Name || WP Bate - M.Bekolay ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Grade Level || R2S Jr. ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Subject Area || LA Social Studies ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Essential Question
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Assessment Tools: (i.e Rubric) ||  ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Other Supporting Documents || [[file:Infographic Cheat Sheet[1].pdf]] ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Culminating Project || Cultural Infographic ||
 * Link to Teacher or classroom Blog || .........
 * Link to TL's Blog ||  ||

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">(Drives instruction for the whole unit) || How can the demise of the dinosaurs inform us about endangered species today? || .................................................................................................................. ||
 * Teacher Librarian - Ruth Elliott**
 * Attach Planning** **Template** **: Planning Document Westmount EAL Group 4 [[file:EAL Group 4 Project Berscheid & Elliott.docx]]**
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Project Title || Extinct and Endangered Creatures ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">School / Teacher Name || Westmount / Trudy Berscheid ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Grade Level || EAL students (grade 3 to 7) ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Subject Area || Science ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Essential Question
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Assessment Tools: (i.e Rubric) || Checklist, Writing rubric, Assessment of keyboarding skills ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Other Supporting Documents ||  ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Culminating Project || Paragraph writing (Microsoft Word skills), Poster, Audio Boo (speaking skills) ||
 * Link to Teacher or classroom Blog || .........
 * Link to TL's Blog ||  ||

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">(Drives instruction for the whole unit) || ====**How would you as an urban planner attract people to live and work in Saskatoon in the future?**==== || media type="custom" key="25337514" || .................................................................................................................. ||
 * Teacher Librarian - A.L. Robbins Jakes**
 * Attach Planning** **Template** **:[[file:Inquiry+Planning+Template - Bubnick.docx]]**
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Project Title || "See" Saskatoon - Past, Present and Future ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">School / Teacher Name || Queen Elizabeth /C. Bubnick ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Grade Level || 3/4 ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Subject Area || Social Studies ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Essential Question
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Assessment Tools: (i.e Rubric) ||  ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Other Supporting Documents || [[file:Viewing Guide for Photos.docx]] ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Culminating Project || =====Individual presentations created using __**Prezi**__ to showcase individual improvement plan/ideas for Saskatoon North Downtown Development and a "Celebration of Learning" presentation to parents and community. **Student sample**: Prezi - **__Saskatoon North Downtown in 2033!__**=====
 * Link to Teacher or classroom Blog || .........
 * Link to TL's Blog ||  ||

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">(Drives instruction for the whole unit) ||  || .................................................................................................................. ||
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 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Essential Question
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 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Culminating Project ||  ||
 * Link to Teacher or classroom Blog || .........
 * Link to TL's Blog ||  ||