11/20 Weekly WICOR
SEL - Responsible Decision Making
Why is it important to think about the consequences before you make a decision? (Writing: Quickwrite)
Have students think about a choice they need to make and complete the graphic organizer below. (Organizing Thoughts)
For older students, the video below (<5min) describes different strategies to use when making decisions. Have students view the video and try one of the strategies described then complete a reflection. How did this strategy help me make the best decision? (Reflective Writing)
Strategies to Encourage Students to Engage during Virtual Class Meets
Some ideas include:
- Build Relationships
- Virtual Ice Breakers - video below
- Encourage virtual backgrounds
Ever Wonder What Makes an Airplane Fly?
November is Aviation History Month. Here are some projects, resources, and books about airplanes and aviation pioneers to help imaginations soar!
The video below shows students how to make their own paper airplanes. It also describes the forces needed to keep airplanes flying such as thrust and lift.
Challenge your students to design their own paper airplane and create an ad to convince their peers that theirs is the best. (Inquiry - Level 3 Thinking)
Is Digital Media Designed to get you Hooked?
Have students think about the ways different digital media does -- and does not -- help us find healthy media balance. (inquiry)
Lesson link from Common Sense Education.
Opportunity Knowledge: College Tours
Students can refine their college list by considering Academic Fit, Social Fit, and Financial Fit (College Tours Lesson found in the AVID College and Careers Book pg 131)
Sample Student Virtual College Tour Worksheet
Enjoy your weekend!
ECISD AVID Department
If you are interested in exploring more WICOR resources or for general AVID information, reach out to us or visit My.AVID.org.
Amy Anderson, Elizabeth Gray, Virginia Hunt and Ann Suiter
Email: amy.anderson@ectorcountyisd.org
Website: https://www.ectorcountyisd.org/Page/364
Location: New Tech Odessa, East 29th Street, Odessa, TX, USA
Phone: 432-456-8549
Twitter: @ECISD_AVID4ALL