Thursday, February 23, 2012

Inquiry Group iMovie!

Dear families,
Here are some clips put together from our time that your child worked collaboratively in an inquiry group. After they asked questions, researched, organized and synthesized their learning, they individually wrote a nonfiction report about their animal. Finally, they reconvened with their group and decided on a way to present their information as experts to the class, somehow incorporating technology. Many groups chose to do a podcast, while some groups chose to share a poster they created while I recorded it and one class even created a group nonfiction book that they read collaboratively while I recorded! This was an AWESOME and inspiring month of learning in the Safari Room where your child challenged and stretched how to read nonfiction and comprehend what they were reading to make true meaning. Awesome time to celebrate!