INTERACTIVE WEATHER MAP for Butterfield Trail Elementary School Fayetteville, AR
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INTERACTIVE WEATHER MAP
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Butterfield Trail Elementary SchoolFayetteville, AR
Brandy Todd, Ashley Carr and Sarah Bracey
Introduction to Education, EAST/EMPACTSDr. Regina Ryel Thomason, Instructor
Introduction Mrs. Conner’s 2nd grade class at Butterfield
Elementary School, in Fayetteville AR, is in need of an interactive weather map.
An interactive map is needed to enhance the learning of weather concepts.
Project Overview
NWACC, Introduction to Education students, will develop an interactive weather activity and “cloud experiment” for a 2nd grade classroom.
Community Aspect
Educational OutreachNetworking in the community
Community Aspect
The second grade curriculum is supported by the college student community by….
providing materials and content for a framework activity.
providing academic support for an area school.
Contacts:
Ms. Conner, 2nd grade teacher, Butterfield Elementary
Joey Folsom, Principal
Wal-Mart – donation of materials
BR Management Services – donation of materials
Curriculum
Course Outcomes
To expand knowledge base
To understand different learning styles
To experience different teaching methods
NWACC Outcomes
To learn in a collaborative environment.
To increase communication skills – oral and written
To increase problem solving ability.
To learn organizational skills
To increase technology skills
MethodsTools
Technology- Microsoft Office; PowerPoint,
Publisher and Word Internet
State Frameworks
School Curriculum
NWACC Curriculum Collect materials from area
vendors
Develop an interactive map
Publish the interactive map
Experiment
Develop classroom activity – “cloud experiment”
Facilitate in “cloud experiment” with 2nd grade class
Keys to Success
Weekly Team meetings – organization
Frequent communication – organization
Personal accountability – professional and personal development
Skills to Develop
Professional
Classroom teaching
Use of classroom technology
Communication
Organization
Teamwork
Personal
Communication – oral
Accountability
Confidence
Leadership
Decision making
Expected OutcomesExperience Product
Experience in developing framework based activities for 2nd grade curriculum
Hands on experience in working with students
Weather activities to augment teaching in 2nd grade classroom
References
Butterfield Trail School
Dr. Ryel Thomason
Dianne Phillips
Mrs. Conner