Integrating Connected North
Later in the fall, as we were immersing
ourselves in the school climate, two
representatives from Connected North
visited our school. They checked on the
Cisco video conferencing unit and
connections to make sure everything was
in order. They also facilitated a seminar for
the grades 5-8 class.
The presenter was an engineer from New
York who demonstrated the structural
integrity of trusses. Each student was
provided with a kit of craft sticks and glue
to build their bridge. Coincidentally, the
construction crew was simultaneously
installing trusses on the new part of the
school.
For the Grades 1-4 class, the demonstration,
titled "Expressing your Emotions", turned
into a most memorable session. The
presenter asked the students to take turns
acting out their emotions.
In this fun-filled session, the students
developed their imaginations and explored
their emotions through movements, voice,
and facial expression.
For a daily twist, Miss Merly started using this
activity every morning with the students
acting out, "How do I feel today?"
C o n n e c t e d N o r t h i n O u r C l a s s r o o m
Merly Punsalan & Frances Youck - Connected North in Our Classroom
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