Student learning is enhanced through the use of home and
community resources.
I have included home and community resources throughout my teaching in all subjects. One way in which I do this is to include examples of the community that relate to the subject material in the lesson. For instance, in science 20 when we were discussing the topic of oil refinement, we discussed the tar sands in Northern Alberta and their role in the petrochemical industry. Another example is when I was teaching the unit of structures and functions in grade 7 science, we conducted an activity that discussed and analyzed the structure of the Magrath Jr./Sr. High School. Students have the opportunity to look at their school through different eyes, so to speak, and discuss the importance of certain structures.
In Biology 20 I have included community resources by inviting University of Lethbridge students into the classroom to conduct a lab. The program at the University is called "Let's Talk Science" and it's goal is to engage and inform students about the amazing opportunities in science. I invited this program to Magrath to conduct an experiment about enzymes and I loved it so much I then invited them back to Winston Churchill. At Winston, they did a lab about Yeast Fermentation which was directly correlated with the curriculum. This is a great program that inspires students about science and lets them know the opportunities that are available at the University of Lethbridge. Below I have some pictures from the Magrath and Winston Churchill experiences with Let's Talk Science.
In Biology 20 I have included community resources by inviting University of Lethbridge students into the classroom to conduct a lab. The program at the University is called "Let's Talk Science" and it's goal is to engage and inform students about the amazing opportunities in science. I invited this program to Magrath to conduct an experiment about enzymes and I loved it so much I then invited them back to Winston Churchill. At Winston, they did a lab about Yeast Fermentation which was directly correlated with the curriculum. This is a great program that inspires students about science and lets them know the opportunities that are available at the University of Lethbridge. Below I have some pictures from the Magrath and Winston Churchill experiences with Let's Talk Science.