Monday, November 30, 2015

Final week - Wrapping Up

The only remaining task for you folks this week, other than putting finishing touches on the products of your projects, is to hyperlink them and provide a short (100-150 word) summary on this collaborative page at https://goo.gl/mmWDJ0  (also linked on the blog's right-hand menu.

I'm grateful that busy people can accomplish such good work. 

- Jim  


Monday, November 16, 2015

November 19 - Vote for Crittendon !

Amanda's team applied for a National $100,000 STEM Lab makeover grant the end of last year and received word that my school has made it as a semifinalist.  

The second part of the selection process is receiving Facebook votes on NOV 19.  It is a 24 hour voting period only.  

Please vote on NOV 19 for Crittenden Middle School at www.facebook.com/FabSchoolLabs and spread the word to colleagues, friends, and family.  

Amanda provided the flyer right and video below that you can pass around or send via email. 

(You can also tweet, email or post this on your Facebook using the links below).



Online discussion for this week (11/16 - 11/20)

I posted the  discussion topic for this week at
https://app.schoology.com/course/209982192/materials?f=26311365


Simply share the following to remind your colleagues of your semester project plan:

  1. your project topic;
  2. a short outline or narrative describing the scope of your project (e.g., unit plan, new program idea, field trip, etc.); and 
  3. a short summary of your progress, including any obstacles, challenges, or missing resources we might help you find.

Thursday, November 12, 2015

Remainder of the Semester


Online participation:  11/16 - 11/20

In-person:   11/20 (5 - 8:30 PM)
          11/21 (8:30 AM - 3:30 PM)

Submit Draft Project:  11/22
Online participation:  11/30 - 12/5
Final Unit Plan Feedback:  12/12