In class, we have been discussing where we see the development of specific Core Competencies in our picture books. Our focus for this lesson was on communication: "Communication competency encompasses the set of abilities that students use to impart and exchange information, experiences, and ideas, to explore the world around them, and to understand and effectively engage in the use of digital media. Communication competency provides a bridge between students’ learning, their personal and social identity and relationships, and the world in which they interact. " (BC Ministry of Education, 2016). Last week we read 'Shh. We have a plan' by Chris Haughton. We discussed what collaboration looks like, and how we can be successful when working in a group. The two core competencies we focussed on were: 1. Connect and engage with others (to share and develop ideas) 2. Collaborate to plan, carry out, and review constructions and activities After we read the story and brainstormed as a class, we watched the book trailer for 'Shh. We have a plan' by Walker Books. ADST (Applied Design, Skills, and Technologies) Activity: Students formed groups of 4 and used design thinking, to create an iMovie trailer of their own for the book. We worked through ideating (choose an idea to pursue), making (choose tools and materials, use trial and error to make changes, solve problems, or incorporate new ideas from self or others), and sharing (reflect on their ability to work effectively both as individuals and collaboratively in a group). We are using iMovie for this project, as we want to teach students how to use this media platform for future inquiry projects. Students are developing editing skills and adding new ones as they learn to add sound effects and text to personalize their projects. After students launched their projects to the class, we reflected on the communication core competency independently. Video by Walker books
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A - Ask Questions. The students noticed that the children asked many questions in the story, which led to the father improving his prototypes. 'How do fish move through the water? Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a fish? How do fish stay dry?' U - Understand the Problem - The father has a workshop where he is always "thinking, tinkering, and inventing things." The students could see the importance of STEM, and how we use Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math when we are inventing and building. The father would build elaborate designs, and then take them apart, assemble, and add, in order to improve his prototype. He never quit or gave up. A great example of growth mindset, as "fantastic ideas are not easy to come by." N - Navigate Ideas - Students noticed how detailed the father's plans were, as he sketched out his designs. We discussed how important brainstorming is and writing up a solid plan. This could be a rough draft of a short story, a sketch for a STEM challenge, or an intricately detailed drawing for our Cardboard Challenge.
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