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Hey guys, post your ideas here :) Hi, I found a Youtube of an old kids science show out of the 80's called the Voyage of Mimi with Ben Affleck at about 11 or 12. I was thinking of a science theme. Brent

Hi, I think science is a good suggestion but activities would we do?...I'm was thinking about a reading OR math theme. The three main areas of social constructivism: 1) scaffolding- breaking task into smaller units ...example activity- have them read a short passage and then teach how to write a summary OR teach how to do a math problem by breaking it down into small steps 2) classroom discussion - the book game the example of if class agrees with the math answer a student gives 3) reciprocal teaching - student takes on teaching role...example activity - when reading a story student-teacher asks a question, summarizes, questions & clarifies OR once student learns how to do a math problem they can teach other students - Stephanie W.

Sorry I didn't get back to you guys yesterday, I think a math theme would be the easiest and most simple activity to put together, especially when considering the three main areas as Stephanie explained. Let me know if anyone else agrees with this. -Mishel B.

Hey, I am also sorry that I didn't post anything yesterday! I am fine with doing a Math theme. -Shelby

I think I will take the math theme and combine with reading and do a math story problem. Brent

Math theme it is then! -Mishel B.

I'm very sorry I didn't post anything by Saturday. I think a math theme sounds perfect, and I was thinking I would make a word problem and break it down into smaller steps if that's okay. Also, are we picking certain grade levels or just elementary level in general? -Ashley S.

Below are the areas we need Math activities for....and feel free to bring manipulatives if you have them...PLEASE WRITE YOUR NAME NEXT TO THE CONCEPT YOU WILL COVER....just to make sure all the concepts are covered 1) scaffolding: stephanie & Mishel

2) classroom discussion: Shelby

3) reciprocal teaching: Ashley

Are we just supposed to use one aspect in our lesson?.... ---From my understanding as long a all these concepts were covered we're fine...it's only a 5min demo so i doubt it's practical to do more than more concept per person. There are 5 people and 3 concepts that need to be addressed so there may be two people doing the same one - Stephanie

I want to do a riddle/word problem. The problem is imagine you have two differently sized jugs, one can hold 3 gallons and the other can hold 5 gallons, and you have an unlimited supply of water. The goal is to get exactly 4 gallons of water, but there are no measurement marks on the jugs. I would have them discuss with each other how they think they could arrive at the answer and they would be allowed to ask me yes or no questions. Do you think this will qualify as social constructivist learning and classroom discussion? I just wanted to check with you guys :) I think my target age group would be high school, unless you guys think it could be eighth grade. -Shelby