Digital Coaches' Corner
Week 21 5/4/2015
LIncoln's Coffin recreated in Jersey County- A real Life PBL unit that shows a love of learning.
The students in Mr. Eberlin's and Mrs. Rowling's classes had the privilege of "meeting" Frank Sands the undertaker who built President Linoln's coffin in 1865. Mrs. Mary Lillesve and Frank Sands (Mr. George Provenzano) spoke to the students about the funeral procession and they explained how they meticulously researched Lincoln's coffin.
This was a real life PBL unit. We teach students about doing research and this is a nice example to show students why careful research is very important outside of the classroom. I was very pleased to hear Mr. Provenzano speak to the students about doing research and using primary sources to confirm information.
A few days later the Lincoln's Coffin was showcased on St. Louis National Public Radio. If you, like me, are an NPR geek, I am sure you heard this.
George Provenzano portrayed undertaker Frank Sands who built Abraham Lincoln's coffin in 1865.
Read Works- A great source for fiction and nonfiction text that focus on specific skills
Quizzes/assignments in Skyward- Scores go directly to your gradebook
Classroom of the Week: Mrs. Pranger's 6th Grade ELA classes
Students created a Virtual Museum
Mrs. Pranger's students would appreciate you allowing your class to visit their online museum. They would be very excited to get responses to their web quest.