Category: GIS for English Language Arts
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Ready for Disaster?
I love that there’s always something new in resources and enhancements for any lesson that you create! In the Rural STEM GIS lesson collection (http://www.isat.jmu.edu/stem/curriculum.html) there are activities related to disasters. FEMA has created a web experience for kids (Adults and Businesses at www.ready.gov) that sends them on an adventure. http://www.ready.gov/kids/index.html There are nice ancillary… Read more
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Sketch-A-Map in the Classroom-Part 3: Math in English Class?
I love surprising my students with facts and trivia that will make curricular elements stick with them. Previously, I discussed using place as proof and analyzing water resources. What about breaking the stereotype that if you’re good at English then you can’t do math! The students I tutor in Algebra are always surprised that I “can… Read more
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Sketch-a-Map in the Classroom Part 1: Finding Mark Twain in English Class
With a myriad of tools at a teacher’s disposal, knowing which ones offer the most bang for the buck is essential. I recently read some online discussions and articles on the benefits and challenges of interactive white boards that got my attention, wouldn’t it be nice to have that a similar tool without the extra… Read more
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Geography: Where Dead Authors and Dusty Books Come to Life
“Why do I need to know this?” How often have you heard that question? Geography is not the first–reach resource for most English Language Arts(ELA) teachers, but I’ve found the use of geospatial technology quite powerful with my students. As one of my 7th graders said, “Everything’s mappable, Mrs. Duke!” How do you teach your… Read more