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WORTH 10 POINTS EACH -- Reading Projects:Consider reading one or more of these books. Write an action plan that describes how you will implement the information discovered in this book.
- Armstrong, Thomas. "Seven Kinds of Smart"
- Armstrong, Thomas. "In Their Own Way"
- Armstrong, Thomas. "Multiple Intelligences in the Classroom."
- Gardner, Howard. "Frames of Mind: The Theory of Multiple Intelligences."
- Glasser, William. "Control Theory in the Classroom."
- THESE BOOKS CAN BE ORDERED THROUGH THE INSERVICE OFFICE (813-985-6022).
Design a 21st Century Schoolhouse Handbook - 3 points
- Go to the 21st Century Schoolhouse and surf through the site. Download plans that are examples for Multiple Intelligences, Cooperative Learning, Cross-Age Tutoring, and Thematic Literature units. Print out the List for Early Childhood Multiple Intelligences Activities and for Multiple Intelligences Activities for Elementary/Secondary. Build a section dedicated to great websites.
Internet Search - 1 point for each 5 plans
- Go to the
Educational Links section of 21st Century Schoolhouse. There are over 3,000 plans available through the lesson plans internet sites. Search the lesson plan sites and download 5 plans you would find valuable for your students. Evaluate the plans, explain how you would use them with your group. Add these ideas to your 21st Century Schoolhouse Handbook. Send the evaluations to your mentor.
Internet Search - 3 points - Parent Brochure
- Go to the
Educational Links - Searching through the Educational Links section, review internet sites which would be valuable for parents to use at home. Make a list of these sites and a short description of each. Send the list and descriptions to your mentor. Plan on using this brochure in your classroom. Add these ideas to your 21st Century Schoolhouse Handbook.
Internet Search - 3 points - Teacher Brochure
- Go to the
Educational Links - Searching the section of internet sites, build a list of professional websites that would be valuable for teachers, including lesson plan sites and professional interest organizations (i.e. special education, general education). Plan on sharing this brochure with your colleagues. Send the list to your mentor. Add these ideas to your 21st Century Schoolhouse Handbook.
Sunshine State Standards - 3 points per Curriculum Area Standard
- Go to the Sunshine State Standards Page of the 21st Century Schoolhouse. Select a curriculum area in the Sunshine State Standards (i.e. Language Arts - Primary). As you read the standards, select one standard - write ten activities that would develop that standard. Send the activities to your mentor. Add these ideas to your 21st Century Schoolhouse Handbook.
Worksheet Websites - 2 points
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Review these worksheet ideas to see ways to use worksheets more effectively. Select 5 worksheets and write an objective or select a Sunshine State Standard for each. Design your own worksheets using a theme, objective, or Sunshine State Standard. Share your plan with your mentor. If you can test the worksheet in your classroom, describe the effectiveness of the activities. Add these ideas to your 21st Century Schoolhouse Handbook.
Multiple Intelligences Lesson Planning - 1 point per plan
- Go to the Multiple Intelligences Lesson Plan Page. Review these plans to see the way Multiple Intelligences plans are developed. Write your own plan using a theme, objective, or Sunshine State Standard. Develop an activity that fits each of the eight intelligences. Share your plan with your mentor. If you can test the plan in your classroom, describe the effectiveness of the activities. Add these ideas to your 21st Century Schoolhouse Handbook.
Cross-Age Tutoring Lesson Plans - 1 point per plan
- Go to the Cross-Age Tutoring Lesson Plans Page. Review these plans to see the way Cross-Age Tutoring plans are designed. Write your own plan using a theme, objective, or Sunshine State Standard. Be sure there is a way to assess both age groups who will be participating in the activities. If you can test the activity in your classroom, describe the effectiveness of the activities. Share your plan with your mentor. Add these ideas to your 21st Century Schoolhouse Handbook.
Cooperative Learning Lesson Plans - 1 point per plan
- Go to the Cooperative Learning Lesson Plans Page in the 21st Century Schoolhouse. Review these plans to see the way Cooperative Learning Lesson plans are designed. Write your own plan using a theme, objective, or a Sunshine State Standard. If you can test the activity in your classroom, describe the effectiveness of the activities. Share your plan with your mentor. Add these ideas to your 21st Century Schoolhouse Handbook.
Multiple Intelligences Activites- 1 point
- Go to Multiple Intelligences Activities and Materials Page in 21st Century Schoolhouse. Download the Multiple Intelligences Activities list. Add five activities to each intelligence. Print out the list and add it to your Handbook. Share ideas with your mentor.
Multiple Intelligences Activities for Early Childhood - 1 point
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