DELTA Details
6th grade
Independent Study
Have a WONDERFUL Spring Break! The kids need the break; an opportunity to sleep in, have some fun and relax! Hopefully, the weather will cooperate! It is hard to believe how nice this week has been!
How the Independent Study will be graded
4th Quarter:
The remainder of the note cards - Minimum of 25 more (total 100)
7 sources - The sources will be cited and can come from the internet, book, interview, articles, newspapers, encyclopedia, etc.
Presentation - (Powerpoint- Prezi )- Sharing their knowledge and understanding of their topic.
Product for Application
Product for Analysis
Product for Synthesis
Product for Evaluation
The students determined what they were going to make for each level of Bloom's Taxonomy - this will guide their questions and research and how they will present the information. We are doing these activities in class but the students may need supplies.
I will send you more information on this after Spring Break.
Robotics
How Do We Benefit From an Independent Study?
In addition to in-depth knowledge about a topic of our choice, students also learn about a variety of topics from their classmates. We brainstormed the added benefits and skills that we are gaining while completing this semester study. This is a list that the sixth graders compiled in less than two minutes. They are a very wise, mature and smart group of kids! Another reminder of why I have the best job in Platte County!
Confidence
Research
Writing
Summarize - Comprehension
Presentation - Public Speaking
Organization
Time Management
Higher level thinking
Writing and understanding Bloom's taxonomy
Technology
Patience
Power Reading