Reconstruction is a very complex period in US history. Most Americans are clueless when it comes to this time period! How to relate this time to 5th graders is even more complicated! Introducing the concept of Reconstruction with Legos was a fun way to help them understand the concept of what it means to reconstruct.
Students were asked to come up with a structure with their group using Legos. They loved it! They were so engaged with the activity! The following lesson students will be asked to reconstruct their structure from memory! The purpose is to show them that when you try to reconstruct it is not likely that a structure will every be the same again.
Has the 3rd week of school already come to a close? I am amazed how quickly time fly when you are doing something that brings you enjoyment. Yes, I get stressed. Yes, there are times I don't know what to do right. But in those moments I know that I am learning. I might be learning what not to do in a situation or how something doesn't work. As an educator I am learning to better myself. To become the best teacher I can be. I gave a quiz today on Parts of Speech and as I started to grade them I reflected and realized that the quiz was just way too complicated for the students. Therefore, I made the decision to revise the entire quiz and give the opportunity to try again. It wasn't their fault that I made a quiz that was above the level I presented to them in class. Never be afraid to admit that I should have done a lesson, quiz, or discussion differently. We are here to educate and nurture students. Admitting that you made a mistake and correcting yourself is the best model one can be.
