Model Core Curruculum
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Literacy Model Core Curriculum Units
This session is about the literacy model core curriculum unit. The presenters are
Kristin Steingreaber, Great Prairie AEA and Bridgette Wagoner, Malcolm Price Lab School.
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Science Model Core Curriculum Units
This session is about the science model core curriculum unit. Presenters are Kim Rost, Prairie Lakes AEA and Jody Stone, Malcolm Price Lab School.
Connections to Science Videos
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Geology Connections to Science
Author and naturalist, Cindy Blobaum, teaches students about geology and minerals through a demonstration using cookies. This video is targeted at students in grades 3-6.
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Tree Identification Connections to Science
Naturalist, Heidi Anderson, teaches students about her job as a naturalist, what taxonomy is, and how to use a use a dichotomous tree key to identify a deciduous and conifer tree. This video is targeted at students in grades 6-8.
Connections with Japan Videos
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Connections with Japan: Sushi
Sachiko Murphy explains types of sushi, it's origins, and it's cultural connections. Then she shows her student, Carin, how to make sushi, discusses the ingredients involved, and explains the Japanese idiom "packed like sushi."
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Connections with Japan: Sumou
Sachiko Murphy covers aspects of sumou wrestling, sumou's cultural significance, and how matches are conducted. Then she shows two students how to make origami sumou wrestlers, name their wrestlers and carry out a match.
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Connections with Japan: Manga
Sachiko Murphy talks about the art of manga, its history, and styles of manga animation.
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Connections with Japan: Kabuki
Sachiko Murphy talks about the history of kabuki theater, then two of her students prepare for a kabuki performance. Sachiko Murphy also demonstrates how to dress someone in a kimono and shows examples of kabuki theater.
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This session is about the mathematics model core curriculum unit. Presenters are Julie Hukee, Heartland AEA 11 and Megan Balong, Malcolm Price Lab School.