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					<description><![CDATA[<p>by Lindsay Lord Linday Lord, GT teacher in St. Tammany Parish in Louisiana, made quite a splash when she shared about her students&#8217; Shark Tank experience in a social media group! I wasn&#8217;t the only one who wanted more details, and I&#8217;m thrilled that she agreed to share more in a guest blog post. Thank ... <a title="Our Shark Tank Simulation: A Multi-Week Unit with Surprising Results!" class="read-more" href="https://bigideas4littlescholars.com/our-shark-tank-simulation-a-multi-week-unit-with-surprising-results/" aria-label="Read more about Our Shark Tank Simulation: A Multi-Week Unit with Surprising Results!">Read more</a></p>
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<figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-background has-fixed-layout" style="background-color:#d4e8f9"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Linday Lord, GT teacher in St. Tammany Parish in Louisiana</strong>, made quite a splash when she shared about her students&#8217; <em>Shark Tank</em> experience in a social media group! I wasn&#8217;t the only one who <strong>wanted more details</strong>, and I&#8217;m thrilled that she agreed to share more in a guest blog post. Thank you, Lindsay! I know you&#8217;re still reeling from this journey!</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<p>When my students and I embarked on <strong>a multi-week project studying economics and entrepreneurship</strong>, I couldn&#8217;t&nbsp; Imagine where it would lead! I knew my students would enjoy and benefit from the culminating activity, <strong>a <em>Shark Tank</em>-style entrepreneur event</strong> with various members of our learning community posing as potential investors. But the cherry on top was when <strong>we got advice from Mark Cuban himself!</strong> The entire experience was a huge hit with both my students and colleagues and one that can be easily adapted for any grade level! <em>(Note: the event got the attention of administrators in the district, so the media department created the video below.)</em></p>



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<p>Involving students in <strong>creating original products or inventions</strong> often follows some basic steps:</p>



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<li>Each student <strong>identifies a real-world problem.</strong></li>



<li>Students <strong>research</strong> to ensure their ideas are unique.</li>



<li>They <strong>build a prototype or model</strong> of their product.</li>



<li>Students then <strong>draft a business plan</strong> and <strong>write informational essays</strong> to demonstrate their findings. </li>



<li>They <strong>share their product ideas</strong> with an audience.</li>
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<p><strong>For our <em>Shark Tank</em> culminating event, the audience was a group of adults</strong> in our learning community that I had invited. They each assumed the role of SHARK and my students presented their product ideas in the same way as it&#8217;s done on the TV show. This was my students&#8217; favorite part of the <em>Shark Tank</em> experience!&nbsp;<br><br><strong><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#7225d7" class="has-inline-color">MY GUIDE TO A SUCCESSFUL EVENT</mark></strong></p>



<p><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#116c93" class="has-inline-color"><strong>(1)  FRAME THE EVENT: Real Problems, Real Solutions</strong> </mark></p>



<p><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#565b5d" class="has-inline-color">I began by</mark><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#116c93" class="has-inline-color"> </mark><strong><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#565b5d" class="has-inline-color">introducing students to the concept of entrepreneurship</mark></strong> as a way to make an impact. I explained that their goal was to identify a problem they genuinely wanted to solve. I emphasized that successful entrepreneurs are often passionate about <strong>creating solutions to challenges</strong> they&#8217;ve experienced or observed in daily life. I <strong>shared videos</strong> about young entrepreneurs who have presented in THE TANK. My students enjoyed seeing <strong><a href="https://youtu.be/nbidOLT0N5s?si=wBufeNVjpMnBRjic" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Moziah Bridges</a></strong> present to the SHARKS and we visited <a href="https://mosbowsmemphis.com/meet-moziah-1"><strong>his</strong> <strong>website</strong></a> to learn more. I wanted them to see that this young entrepreneur was able to create a successful&nbsp;business from a problem that he encountered/noticed as a young child. You might also share <strong><a href="https://youtu.be/BaUkuszb7dg?si=EDVUiMUbXTRyyqID" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">this video</a></strong> and <strong><a href="https://youtu.be/B0mfuIbkxFU?si=Kcl29jyAiR1QuA5O" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">this one</a></strong>.</p>



<p><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Business-15-Famous-Entrepreneurs-9939794"><strong>This guessing game activity</strong></a> was also engaging; students tried to identify which famous entrepreneur created each product shown. I also used <strong><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Year-5-Entrepreneurship-Booklet-and-PP-Unit-Economics-Business-HASS-11749354">this resource</a></strong> with my middle school students.  </p>



<p>This <strong><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Shark-Tank-Elementary-Economics-Project-for-Inventors-and-Entrepreneurs-3816837" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Shark Tank Economics Project (TPT-$7.50)</a></strong> was helpful, too. I used parts of it throughout our unit and with students across all grade levels.</p>



<p><strong>*Tip for Teachers: </strong>I used <strong>different strategies to encourage students to think about problems</strong> and challenges in the world. With younger students, I asked them questions about school life or hobbies, prompting them to think of how their lives could be improved. In discussions with older students, I challenged them to consider larger social, environmental, or technological issues. You can read a little more about how I worked with specific students <strong><a href="https://bigideas4littlescholars.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/ST-WORKING-with-STUDENTS.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">HERE</a></strong>.</p>



<p><strong><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#116c93" class="has-inline-color">(2) RESEARCH </mark></strong></p>


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<p>We then discussed the basics of research and <strong>students explored existing products</strong> or services similar to their ideas. This step not only honed their research skills but also taught them about intellectual property and the importance of innovation. The students took a self-directed approach in their research, exploring both the existence of similar products and investigating specific topics related to their invention. My role was primarily to facilitate the process and provide guidance as needed, leading them in their own discoveries and analysis.&nbsp;</p>



<p><br><strong>*Tip for Teachers: </strong>If students find that something similar already exists, don’t worry! This is an exciting chance for students to pivot and either improve upon it or branch out to another area where their product doesn&#8217;t exist. </p>



<p><strong><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#116c93" class="has-inline-color">(3) PROTOTYPE DEVELOPMENT</mark></strong></p>



<p>Once students had their ideas and research, it was time for the fun part—prototyping! Students created a physical model or a conceptual prototype using materials we had on hand: digital design tools, recycled items, etc.                    <strong>Classroom Hack: </strong>If resources are limited, encourage creative, low-cost solutions like cardboard, clay, or digital mockups on platforms like Canva. The goal is for students to visualize their concept, not to create a finished product.</p>



<p><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#116c93" class="has-inline-color">(<strong>4) PRODUCT INFORMATION IN WRITING</strong></mark><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p>Students then wrote an informational essay that connected to the specific topic or problem their product addresses.&nbsp;                                                                                                                                         <strong>Tip:</strong> Use these essays as the foundation of their pitch. Practicing their writing will give them confidence in presenting, as they’ll know their material inside out.</p>



<p><strong><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#116c93" class="has-inline-color">(5) BUSINESS PLAN and PITCH</mark></strong>   </p>



<p>The next step was to introduce students to the basics of a business plan. We kept it simple: covered the product’s purpose, target audience, and potential costs and revenue. This step integrates math and economics skills in an accessible way. Students then used the information from their business plan to develop their pitch that was used for our Shark Tank event.&nbsp;</p>



<p class="has-text-align-center"><strong><a href="https://bigideas4littlescholars.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Copy-of-Blur-Blade-Business-.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#3c0c7a" class="has-inline-color">SAMPLE STUDENT BUSINESS PLAN</mark></a></strong></p>



<p>(<strong><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#116c93" class="has-inline-color">6) REAL-WORLD INSPIRATION from ENTREPRENEURS</mark></strong> </p>



<p>If possible, reach out to local entrepreneurs or even national figures for a virtual pep talk. In our case, students were lucky enough to receive tips from Mark Cuban himself! This connection adds a sense of legitimacy and can inspire students to think big. <strong>Idea for Your Event</strong>: If you can’t bring in someone live, consider showing video clips of well-known entrepreneurs sharing their insights or playing Mark Cuban’s message during the event. I also created a life-size cutout of Mark Cuban to bring our event to life (learn how I did this below under <em>Tips for Sharks</em>).</p>



<p><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#116c93" class="has-inline-color">(<strong>7) HOST THE EVENT with a SHARK TANK THEME</strong> </mark></p>



<p>On event day, set up a “Shark Tank” style environment. You can act as a judge (potential investor) or invite other teachers, administrators, or even local business owners to act as “sharks” and hear the pitches. I invited various members of my learning community and we set up a special table for them.&nbsp;I also provided each &#8220;shark&#8221; with a list of possible questions to ask and scratch paper to write down important information from students&#8217; pitches that would help them during negotiations.&nbsp;  </p>



<p class="has-text-align-center"><strong><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#116c93" class="has-inline-color"><a href="https://bigideas4littlescholars.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Shark-Tank-Welcome-slides.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">WELCOME SLIDES</a></mark></strong> (download) / <strong><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#116c93" class="has-inline-color"><a href="https://bigideas4littlescholars.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/SHARK-TANK-Program-Template.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">PROGRAM TEMPLATE</a></mark></strong> (download)</p>



<p><strong>Tips for Sharks:</strong> Encourage judges to ask questions that make students think critically but ensure that feedback is constructive. The aim is to inspire confidence and help them think about their projects from different perspectives. Also, encourage &#8220;sharks&#8221; to negotiate deals with students! Finally, if you&#8217;re curious about the Mark Cuban lifesize cutout, I had Walgreens print out his image as a banner and then hot glued it to foam board. Walgreens often has discounts and you can find foam board at Dollar Tree!</p>



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<p><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#116c93" class="has-inline-color">(<strong>8) CELEBRATE and REFLECT</strong></mark> </p>



<p>After the presentations, <strong>we celebrated each student’s work</strong>. I created certificates for each entrepreneur and the SHARK that made a deal with them.&nbsp; </p>



<p class="has-text-align-center"><strong><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#116c93" class="has-inline-color"><a href="https://bigideas4littlescholars.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Shark-Tank-Certificates.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CERTIFICATE TEMPLATE</a></mark></strong></p>



<p><strong>Follow-Up Activity</strong>: Have students write a reflection or create a short video about what they learned. This not only gives them a chance to process their experience but helps reinforce the skills they developed.</p>



<p class="has-text-align-center"><strong><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#116c93" class="has-inline-color"><a href="https://bigideas4littlescholars.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Shark-Tank-Lesson-plan-grade-2.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LESSON PLAN for this PROJECT</a></mark></strong></p>



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<p><strong><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#7225d7" class="has-inline-color">FINAL THOUGHTS</mark></strong></p>



<p><strong>An event like this is more than a class project</strong>. It’s an empowering experience that equips students with a toolkit for problem-solving, research, business, and self-expression. With each presentation, they’re not only gaining academic skills but also learning to believe in their own ideas and capabilities. Whether or not they become entrepreneurs, they’ll walk away with an understanding of innovation and resilience—and who knows, you might even inspire a future Shark Tank star right in your classroom!</p>



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					<description><![CDATA[<p>As part of our studies of STRUCTURES in my 2nd grade GT class, we learned about the largest living structure on Earth: the Great Barrier Reef. One of the students&#8217; favorite projects was creating their own &#8220;coral reefs.&#8221; Students grew crystals in their own containers,, coloring them to look like the coral in the GBF. ... <a title="Hands-On Project: Growing Crystal Gardens" class="read-more" href="https://bigideas4littlescholars.com/hands-on-project-growing-crystal-gardens/" aria-label="Read more about Hands-On Project: Growing Crystal Gardens">Read more</a></p>
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<p>As part of our studies of <strong><a href="https://bigideas4littlescholars.com/structures-around-the-world-hands-on-learning-for-kinder-2nd/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">STRUCTURES</a></strong> in my 2nd grade GT class, we learned about the largest living structure on Earth:<strong> the Great Barrier Reef</strong>.  </p>



<p><strong><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#7225d7" class="has-inline-color">One of the students&#8217; favorite projects was creating their own &#8220;coral reefs.&#8221;</mark></strong> Students grew crystals in their own containers,, coloring them to look like the coral in the GBF. </p>



<p>I regret that so many wonderful resources we used in this unit study have disappeared from the internet, but if you&#8217;d like to try this hands-on experiment, I can share how we used this <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="https://mrsstewart.com/pages/salt-crystal-garden" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">RECIPE</a> to create our coral landscapes.</p>



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<p><strong>WHAT I DID</strong> <em>in advance</em>:</p>



<p>I purchased <strong>regular kitchen sponges, </strong>and<strong> small plastic containers </strong>from a dollar store. You could have students bring in their own or have parents donate them. I did NOT use ammonia. I <strong>cut up the sponges into smaller pieces</strong>, a little larger than dice or number cubes (see photo below). You could have your students do the cutting, but I felt it would take too much time.</p>



<p>I also borrowed 4-5 <strong>measuring spoons</strong> (tablespoons), <strong>table salt,</strong> <strong>food coloring</strong>, a water pitcher (optional), and small paper cups (also optional) from our science room.</p>



<p>I found <strong><a href="https://amzn.to/3zLf5jY" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mrs. Stewart&#8217;s Bluing</a></strong> at a local store, but you can also <strong><a href="https://amzn.to/3zLf5jY" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">order it</a></strong>. I was able to use money in my budget for this. You will need at least 1/4 cup per student. </p>



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<p><strong>WHAT WE DID <em>in class</em>:</strong></p>



<p><strong><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#116c93" class="has-inline-color">I set up a station at a back table in my room</mark></strong> and called students a few at a time to make their reefs.</p>



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<li>Students <strong>wrote their names</strong> on mailing labels and put them on their containers.</li>



<li>Next, they <strong>placed sponge pieces in their containers</strong> in any arrangement they chose, as long as the sponges were not too close to the rim.</li>



<li>I poured water into a paper cup for each student so that the cup could be held over the container as <strong>students measured out one tablespoon of water at a time and poured it over the sponge pieces. </strong></li>



<li>Students <strong>measured out table salt, one tablespoon at a time, sprinkling</strong> <strong>it over</strong> the base material.</li>



<li><strong>I measured and poured the liquid bluing</strong> into each student&#8217;s container.</li>



<li>Students then took their containers to the shelf and moved to their next activity.</li>
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<p><strong>WHAT I DID <em>over the next few days</em></strong>:</p>



<p>Because I wouldn&#8217;t see my second graders in class for another week,<strong> <mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#116c93" class="has-inline-color">I completed the steps for Days 2 and 3</mark>.</strong> It only took a few minutes to add what was prescribed for each day since the containers were all lined up on the shelf.</p>



<p>I wanted the students to create the colors, so I arranged for a few at a time to visit me during lunch or my conference period. The students added a few drops of food coloring (using several colors) to their crystals.</p>



<p><strong><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#116c93" class="has-inline-color">By Day 3, coral-looking structures began to appear</mark></strong>, and one week later, students were thrilled to see their &#8220;coral reefs.&#8221; Rather than discuss the science behind this activity, we discussed how our coral reefs were alike and different from real coral structures. Students came up with some of these ideas:</p>



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<li>Our &#8220;coral reefs&#8221; are made up of salt crystals, not tiny living animals.</li>



<li>Our &#8220;reefs&#8221; are models and human-made, not natural structures.</li>



<li>Our structures are not to be eaten, but coral in reefs provides food for many ocean creatures.</li>



<li>Nothing is hiding in our structures, but many ocean creatures hide and seek shelter within coral reefs.</li>



<li>Our structures are ALIKE in that they both GROW!</li>



<li>Our structures are ALIKE in that they both are &#8220;stuck&#8221; where they grow!</li>
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<p><strong><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#116c93" class="has-inline-color">There are many great resources for teaching about the Great Barrier Reef </mark></strong>and fabulous videos for kids.</p>



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		<title>Mystery, Art, and Magical Media: A Unique Mini-Unit based on Edward Munch&#8217;s The Scream</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>My Texas friend and colleague, Stefanie Schropp, is a Gifted, Talented, and Enrichment Coordinator (PreK-8th) and she&#8217;s been a generous contributor to this blog. In this post, she shares a cross-curricular mini-unit that is perfect for October, and the culmination is a media project that your students will love. Her previous posts can be found ... <a title="Mystery, Art, and Magical Media: A Unique Mini-Unit based on Edward Munch&#8217;s The Scream" class="read-more" href="https://bigideas4littlescholars.com/mystery-art-and-magical-media-a-unique-mini-unit-based-on-edward-munchs-the-scream/" aria-label="Read more about Mystery, Art, and Magical Media: A Unique Mini-Unit based on Edward Munch&#8217;s The Scream">Read more</a></p>
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<figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-background has-fixed-layout" style="background-color:#1f99bf3d"><tbody><tr><td>My Texas friend and colleague, <strong><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#116c93" class="has-inline-color">Stefanie Schropp</mark></strong>, is a Gifted, Talented, and Enrichment Coordinator (PreK-8th) and she&#8217;s been a generous contributor to this blog. In this post, she shares <strong>a cross-curricular mini-unit that is perfect for October</strong>, and the culmination is a media project that your students will love. Her previous posts can be found <strong><a href="https://bigideas4littlescholars.com/our-student-created-interactive-museum-where-imagination-took-center-stage/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">HERE</a></strong> and <strong><a href="https://bigideas4littlescholars.com/kids-help-to-spotlight-work-and-share-with-parents-through-padlet-portfolios/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">HERE</a></strong>.</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center"><strong>by Stefanie Schropp</strong></h2>


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<p>Last year, my fourth-grade students and I embarked on an extraordinary learning journey that combined <strong><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#116c93" class="has-inline-color">mystery, art, technology, and emotions</mark></strong> as we worked through engaging activities centered around Edvard Munch’s iconic painting, <em>The Scream</em>. This adventure culminated in some <strong>enigmatic imagery enhanced by augmented reality</strong>!</p>



<p><strong>INTRODUCTORY ACTIVITIES</strong></p>



<p><strong><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ca660a" class="has-inline-color">The Escape Room Challenge</mark></strong></p>



<p>To kick off our journey, my students were introduced to <em>The Scream</em> through <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Art-Escape-Edvard-Munch-The-Scream-Reading-Skills-Cool-Halloween-Activity-3981451"><strong>this escape room activity</strong></a>. The immersive experience allowed them <strong>to learn about the painting’s history and significance </strong>while solving puzzles and unlocking clues. The excitement and teamwork set the stage for deeper artwork exploration. If you’re short on time, you can share the video below or use some of the free resources <a href="https://kidsartprojects101.com/edvard-munch-teaching-resources-and-lesson-plans/"><strong>here</strong></a> to familiarize students with Munch and his most famous painting.</p>



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<p><strong><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ca660a" class="has-inline-color">Studying “The Scream”</mark></strong></p>



<p>Once my students’ curiosity was piqued, we delved into a closer examination of <em>The Scream</em>. They observed elements of the painting, noting its vivid colors, swirling lines, and the haunting expression of the central figure. Using <a href="https://www.byrdseed.tv/writing-about-art-the-scream/"><strong>this lesson from Byrdseed TV</strong></a>,&nbsp; <strong>students wrote sensory poems</strong> that captured the emotions and atmosphere of the painting.</p>



<p><strong><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ca660a" class="has-inline-color">Exploring Fears and Exasperations</mark></strong></p>



<p>Inspired by Terri Eichholz’s <a href="https://engagetheirminds.com/2021/10/12/how-to-have-a-screaming-great-time/"><strong>“How to Have a Screaming Great Time,”</strong></a> I guided students in some self-reflection. They brainstormed things that “make them scream” and shared their fears. Through guided discussions, we dug deeper into the underlying causes of their fears and feelings of exasperation. This reflective activity encouraged my students to confront and articulate their emotions, fostering a growth mindset and emotional intelligence.</p>



<p><strong>PART ONE</strong></p>



<p><strong><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ca660a" class="has-inline-color">Taking Over “The Scream”</mark></strong></p>



<p>For the first part of the culminating project, my students “took over” Munch’s masterpiece by <strong><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#7225d7" class="has-inline-color">replacing the central figure with a ghostlike GIF of themselves <em>acting out their biggest fear</em></mark></strong>.  <strong>Tricia Fuglestad </strong>shared step-by-step directions for creating GIFs in her &#8220;Haunted Masterpieces&#8221; blog post <strong><a href="https://drydenart.weebly.com/fugleblog/haunted-masterpieces-w-green-screen">HERE</a></strong>. </p>



<p class="has-text-align-center"><strong>CREATING THE VISUAL</strong></p>



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<li><strong>Create a new Google Slides presentation</strong> and make <a href="https://drydenart.weebly.com/uploads/8/9/6/1/8961653/empty_scream.jpeg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>this</strong></a> figure-less version of <em>The</em> <em>Scream</em> as the background (courtesy of Mrs. Fuglestad).</li>



<li><strong>Create video and GIF</strong>.  Quick Note: If you don&#8217;t want to use a traditional green screen, you can create a background-less GIF using the background remover tools available in Canva or Unscreen.com. Green screen apps like <strong><a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/green-screen-by-do-ink/id730091131" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">this one </a></strong>allow you to change the transparency of the video to appear “ghost-like.&#8221; You can also change the transparency of a GIF once it is uploaded to Canva.</li>



<li><strong>Upload GIF</strong>: Upload the animated “ghostly” GIF into a Google Slides presentation, placing it where the original figure would be.</li>
</ul>



<p>Students then used the <a href="https://www.schoolplanner.co.uk/blog/teaching-the-pixar-story-structure/"><strong>Pixar story structure</strong></a> as a guide <strong>to craft narratives that explained the meaning behind their fears</strong>, adding depth and context to their visual representations. They recorded their narratives and added them to their presentations.</p>



<p class="has-text-align-center"><strong>ADDING the AUDIO</strong></p>



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<li><strong>Record Story</strong>: Using <strong><a href="https://vocaroo.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Vocaroo</a></strong>, record the Pixar story structure narration.</li>



<li><strong>Upload Audio: </strong>Upload the recording to the Google Slide, changing the audio playback settings to start playing automatically and making sure to loop the audio.</li>
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<figure class="alignleft size-full is-resized"><a href="https://www.hackingtheheist.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="495" src="https://i0.wp.com/bigideas4littlescholars.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Rembrandts_ChristintheStormontheSeaofGalilee_displayingusingAugmentedReality.jpeg?resize=750%2C495&#038;ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-16269" style="width:398px;height:auto" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/bigideas4littlescholars.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Rembrandts_ChristintheStormontheSeaofGalilee_displayingusingAugmentedReality.jpeg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https://i0.wp.com/bigideas4littlescholars.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Rembrandts_ChristintheStormontheSeaofGalilee_displayingusingAugmentedReality.jpeg?resize=300%2C198&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/bigideas4littlescholars.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Rembrandts_ChristintheStormontheSeaofGalilee_displayingusingAugmentedReality.jpeg?resize=24%2C16&amp;ssl=1 24w, https://i0.wp.com/bigideas4littlescholars.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Rembrandts_ChristintheStormontheSeaofGalilee_displayingusingAugmentedReality.jpeg?resize=36%2C24&amp;ssl=1 36w, https://i0.wp.com/bigideas4littlescholars.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Rembrandts_ChristintheStormontheSeaofGalilee_displayingusingAugmentedReality.jpeg?resize=48%2C32&amp;ssl=1 48w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><strong>Learn more &#8220;Hacking the Heist&#8221; Project <a href="https://www.hackingtheheist.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">HERE</a></strong></figcaption></figure></div>


<p><strong><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ca660a" class="has-inline-color">The Mystery of Stolen Art</mark></strong></p>



<p>A fascinating story led to even more intrigue.  We learned about <strong><a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/isabella-stewart-gardner-art-heist-anniversary/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">the theft of thirteen masterpieces</a></strong> from the Isabella Gardner Art Museum in 1990, a <strong>real-life mystery</strong> yet to be solved. Even more fascinating to my students was <a href="https://www.hackingtheheist.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>&#8220;Hacki</strong></a><a href="https://www.hackingtheheist.com/"><strong>ng the Heist,&#8221;</strong></a> a project based on that heist. My students were captivated by this wonder of technology- <strong>the use of augmented reality to virtually &#8220;restore&#8221; the stolen art</strong> to the empty frames on the wall. </p>



<p><strong>PART TWO</strong>:</p>



<p><strong><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ca660a" class="has-inline-color">Stolen Art Project</mark></strong></p>


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<p>So, we were inspired to enhance the culminating project. Students <strong>used augmented reality to create their own “stolen” art</strong>, adding one final element to their ghostly versions of <em>The Scream</em>. </p>



<p>The Google Slide presentations (GIF + audio) were published to the web, each linked to a QR code. A printout of the QR code was then glued to an empty picture frame.</p>



<p>These were displayed so that visitors could scan the QR codes to see the “stolen Screams” magically restored to their frames.</p>



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<p class="has-text-align-center"><strong>CREATING the FINAL PROJECT</strong></p>



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<li><strong>Publish to Web</strong>: Publish the Google Slides presentation to the web.</li>



<li><strong>Create a QR Code</strong>: Generate a QR code for the published link.</li>



<li><strong>Decorate Frame</strong>: Add the QR code to an empty frame and decorate it creatively.</li>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>In a previous post, The Math Behind the Fun and Games, I shared &#8220;lessons for masterminds who love Wordle.&#8221; Our students love puzzles, games, and brainteasers. So, as long as we&#8217;re sharing these with students, we might as well squeeze out as much learning and thinking as possible! Here&#8217;s a game you have probably played. ... <a title="Stretching Out Thinking: How to Make the Most of a Word Game (K-8th)" class="read-more" href="https://bigideas4littlescholars.com/stretching-out-thinking-how-to-make-the-most-of-a-word-game-k-8th/" aria-label="Read more about Stretching Out Thinking: How to Make the Most of a Word Game (K-8th)">Read more</a></p>
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<p>In a previous post, <strong><em><a href="https://bigideas4littlescholars.com/the-math-behind-the-fun-and-games-lessons-for-masterminds-who-love-wordle/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Math Behind the Fun and Games</a></em></strong>, I shared <em>&#8220;lessons for masterminds who love Wordle.&#8221;</em> Our students love puzzles, games, and brainteasers. So, as long as we&#8217;re sharing these with students, we might as well<strong> squeeze out as much learning and thinking as possible!</strong></p>



<p>Here&#8217;s a game you have probably played. People of all ages enjoy it. <strong>Share it first, deconstruct it, analyze it, </strong>and then, if your students get hooked, you could even <strong>make it an ongoing interactive bulletin board</strong> in your room.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Crazy Daisy </strong></h2>



<p>This word game goes by many names (e.g. Tillie Willie, Silly Sally), but I&#8217;m calling it <strong>&#8220;Crazy Daisy.&#8221;</strong> Like the <strong><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/games/connections" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">New York Times Connections game</a></strong>, it involves making word associations and connections, using analytical and creative thinking. </p>



<p><strong>I&#8217;ve created <mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#7225d7" class="has-inline-color">two free game sets</mark></strong>, one for <em>younger students</em> and one for <em>3rd grade and up</em>. In the remainder of this article, I&#8217;ve offered some ideas for introducing and sharing the game in a way that will <strong>stretch thinking</strong> and make the most out of this word game.</p>



<p class="has-text-align-center"><strong><a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Z5fp5xLIm9uN63zvw2MVlz2_u26zx_3a/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=110903532906286267079&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">VIEW SLIDES (Primary Word Game)</a></strong>   /   <strong><a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Z5fp5xLIm9uN63zvw2MVlz2_u26zx_3a/copy" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MAKE A COPY (Primary Word Game)</a></strong></p>



<p class="has-text-align-center"><strong><a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1CO1C77dMz2YuMcYTrLUJs4g0gFNXqz8v/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=110903532906286267079&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">VIEW SLIDES (Upper Grades Version)</a></strong>   /   <strong><a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1CO1C77dMz2YuMcYTrLUJs4g0gFNXqz8v/copy" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MAKE A COPY  (Upper Grades Version)</a></strong></p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Lessons for Littles (K-2</strong>)</h3>



<p>I remember a page of clues like these in a logical thinking workbook I used with my second-grade GT students. We worked through an example together, and then they enjoyed figuring out the rest themselves. Now I&#8217;m realizing that the game presents a great opportunity to support <strong>metacognition through questioning</strong> and to model <strong>thinking made visible</strong>.</p>



<p><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#7225d7" class="has-inline-color"><strong>Here&#8217;s how I&#8217;d present the first slide to younger students</strong>:</mark></p>



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<li><strong>Reveal the first line</strong>: &#8220;Crazy Daisy loves cookies, but doesn&#8217;t like cake.&#8221;</li>



<li>Ask students, &#8220;What is it about cookies that she might like?&#8221; &#8220;What is it about cake that she doesn&#8217;t like?&#8221; </li>



<li><strong>Record students&#8217; ideas, allowing plenty of time to discuss many possibilities.</strong></li>



<li>Tell them that the next line might help them see if one of the ideas listed is correct. Then reveal the next line &#8220;She loves popsicles, but not pudding.&#8221; Tell students you are going to <strong>make a chart</strong> (see the example shown below) and <strong>share aloud what you&#8217;re thinking</strong> as you make the chart. &#8220;Hmmm.. let&#8217;s see. She likes cookies and popsicles, but not cake or pudding. Let&#8217;s see what else she likes&#8230;&#8221;</li>



<li><strong>Reveal the next two clues</strong> one at a time, and add the words to the chart. Elicit students&#8217; thoughts on what the &#8220;likes&#8221; have in common and how they differ from the &#8220;dislikes.&#8221;</li>
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<p><strong><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#7225d7" class="has-inline-color">Once the answer is revealed and students understand the game, here are some extensions:</mark></strong></p>



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<li><strong>Have students write another line to add to the first clue set</strong>. For example, &#8220;Crazy Daisy likes lollipops but not mashed potatoes,&#8221; and &#8220;She likes pizza but not stew.&#8221; You might even post the original clue set on a bulletin board and have students add their clues throughout the day. </li>



<li><strong>Ask students to help you write a similar Crazy Daisy clue set</strong>. At first, you may want to stick with another food-related set of clues. Together, make a list of how foods can be alike and different (see sample list below). Have students choose two categories and work as a group to create an original set of clues.</li>
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<p><strong>Use your own judgment in deciding how quickly to proceed to other types of clue sets</strong>. With kinder and first-grade students, for example, you will want to stick with more concrete attributes. By second grade, students will be able to think about the words themselves (ex. <em>Crazy Daisy likes words that have double letters</em>).</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Extending Thinking and Learning (3rd and Up)</strong></h3>



<p>With older students, you might <strong>introduce the game by simply revealing the entire first set of clues</strong> <strong>and doing a &#8220;One-Two.&#8221;</strong> Have students think for a solid minute without any talking Then have them discuss in pairs how they think this word game works. <strong>Help them articulate a simple explanation</strong> such as <mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#116c93" class="has-inline-color"><strong>&#8220;The things Crazy Daisy <em>likes</em> have something in common that the things she <em>dislikes</em> don&#8217;t share.&#8221;</strong></mark> This kind of articulation of thinking can be a challenge. Don&#8217;t offer one too quickly. <strong>Let them struggle</strong> to put it into words.</p>



<p><strong>Share additional slides</strong> that will reveal all kinds of thinking and connections. If students are having trouble coming up with an answer, you might <strong>spontaneously make up another clue</strong> that would fit that set. You could <strong>make a chart similar to the one above</strong>, adding the word clues you come up with. Then, rather than revealing the answer, <strong>have students who think they know the answer make up another line, too</strong>. You can confirm if it fits the set of clues or not and, if it does, add the words to the chart. <strong><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#7225d7" class="has-inline-color">This could become an interactive display</mark></strong> by posting a set of clues on a wall in your classroom. When students think they know the answer, they write an additional line for the clue set and post it near the clues. Clues that &#8220;work&#8221; with the set (after being checked by the teacher) remain on display. <strong><a href="https://amzn.to/3TTgqfo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sticky notes like these</a></strong> would work well for this.</p>



<p>Once students have been introduced to the game, it can be used as <strong>a morning warm-up</strong> or intentionally <strong>adapted to correlate with your studies</strong> <strong>across disciplines</strong>. You can also have students incorporate <strong>vocabulary words </strong>they are learning. Scroll through the slides below to see examples:</p>



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<p>An obvious extension: <strong>have students create their own</strong>. Kid-created sets can be added to your interactive display. <strong>Before sharing these tips</strong>, go through the prepared slides and <strong>have students explain the common thread</strong> in each one. <em>Is it an attribute?</em> <em>Is it where they&#8217;re found?</em> <em>Is it related to the words or numbers themselves?</em></p>



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<li><strong>Brainstorm</strong> <strong>words or things with unique common threads</strong> using the phrases: things that have _____(a certain attribute), things that ____, (action), things that are found in ________,(location), etc. If you&#8217;ve introduced your students to <strong><a href="https://www.byrdseed.com/building-unexpected-analogies/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">forced analogies</a></strong>, they have experience with making unique connections,</li>



<li>Explain that <strong>if their clue set seems obvious, that&#8217;s okay because you can share it with your younger students.</strong> This is one of the easiest ways to give kids an audience for their original work.</li>



<li>Your <strong>word lovers will enjoy thinking of novel ways to differentiate words</strong> in a set. Here&#8217;s an example of a very &#8220;outside-the-box&#8221; clue set. Scroll to see the answer. Remember, too, that it may be possible for students to discover more than one sensible answer.</li>
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<p>See also:</p>



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<li><strong><a href="https://bigideas4littlescholars.com/kid-created-logic-problems/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kid-Created Logic Puzzles</a></strong></li>



<li><strong><a href="https://bigideas4littlescholars.com/kid-created-number-logic-problems-more-gus-and-gabby/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kid-Created Number Logic Problems</a></strong></li>



<li><strong><a href="https://bigideas4littlescholars.com/kid-created-word-puzzles-fun-damental-brainwork/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kid-Created Word Puzzles: FUNdamental Brainwork!</a></strong></li>



<li><a href="https://bigideas4littlescholars.com/constrained-writing-its-a-thing/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Constrained Writing: It&#8217;s a Thing</strong>!</a></li>



<li><strong><a href="https://bigideas4littlescholars.com/think-and-link-teaching-students-to-solve-advanced-verbal-analogies/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">&#8220;Think and Link&#8221; ~ Teaching Students to Solve Verbal Analogies</a></strong></li>



<li><strong><a href="https://engagetheirminds.com/2023/09/27/create-a-connections-game/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Create a Connections Game</a></strong> (linked to other &#8220;making connection&#8221; activities)</li>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Recently, as I did some research for this puzzle, I learned a lot about unmanned aerial vehicles, (drones). Right away, I saw the potential for critical and creative thinking. Drones are assisting in all kinds of endeavors, some of which might surprise you, such as monitoring coastlines for sharks and delivering medicines to remote areas. ... <a title="UAV (Drone) Technology for Kids ~ Learning Activities, Videos, and a Dialogue" class="read-more" href="https://bigideas4littlescholars.com/uav-drone-technology-for-kids-learning-activities-videos-and-a-dialogue/" aria-label="Read more about UAV (Drone) Technology for Kids ~ Learning Activities, Videos, and a Dialogue">Read more</a></p>
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<p>Recently, as I did some <strong>research</strong> for <strong><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/WILDLIFE-SEARCH-and-RESCUE-Progressive-Puzzle-12097655?st=f476df9f6cb08ebb3fe446f57989be8b&amp;fbclid=IwY2xjawE7Pb1leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHc5TYfSheCHiAvJlv1cWWVgguXviYbkpegjxUGg9XmO_iVqBq8hpGstWkA_aem_blGii5VpnUFeOs2-rLaqMA" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">this puzzle</a></strong>, I learned a lot about <strong>unmanned aerial vehicles, (drones</strong>). Right away, I saw the potential for <strong><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#7225d7" class="has-inline-color">critical and creative thinking</mark></strong>.</p>



<p><strong><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#116c93" class="has-inline-color">Drones are assisting in all kinds of endeavors</mark></strong>, some of which might surprise you, such as monitoring coastlines for sharks and delivering medicines to remote areas. Drones can often perform tasks at a reduced cost and with less risk to companies and individuals. However, their use <strong>presents challenges that are unique to this kind of technology</strong>. Across the globe, government agencies continue to seek ways to address concerns through legislation. </p>



<p><strong>If you&#8217;d like to get students thinking and engaged with UAV technology</strong>, here are some of my ideas:</p>



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<p><strong><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#116c93" class="has-inline-color">SOCRATIC DIALOGUE</mark></strong></p>



<p>Like the dialogue topics I&#8217;ve shared <strong><a href="https://bigideas4littlescholars.com/classroom-conversations-video-prompted-dialogue/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">HERE</a></strong>, <strong>UAV technology makes a great topic for discussion</strong>. You could have a simple conversation using the questions below, by starting with what students already know, have heard, or can imagine on their own.</p>



<p class="has-text-align-center"><strong><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#7225d7" class="has-inline-color">WHAT ARE SOME WAYS DRONES MIGHT BE HELPFUL TO PEOPLE and/or BUSINESSES?</mark></strong></p>



<p class="has-text-align-center"><strong><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#7225d7" class="has-inline-color">WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM THE &#8220;BIRD&#8217;S EYE&#8221; VIEWS THAT A DRONE CAN PROVIDE?</mark></strong></p>



<p class="has-text-align-center"><strong><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#7225d7" class="has-inline-color">WHAT ARE SOME POTENTIAL PROBLEMS or RISKS WITH USING DRONES?</mark></strong></p>



<p class="has-text-align-left">Use <strong><a href="https://bigideas4littlescholars.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Drone-Use-Fact-Sheet.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">THIS LIST</a></strong> to help you guide students in such a discussion. It includes <strong><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#bb8718" class="has-inline-color">the most recent developments in UAV technology</mark></strong>. As students come up with problems, you might ask them if they can imagine how specific problems could be avoided or solved. You might even have students discuss the topic using the <strong><a href="https://bigideas4littlescholars.com/six-hat-thinking/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">THINKING HATS</a></strong>, with questions like these:</p>



<p class="has-text-align-center"><strong><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#e42f2f" class="has-inline-color">HOW WOULD YOU FEEL ABOUT MORE DRONES FLYING AROUND? (RED HAT)</mark></strong></p>



<p class="has-text-align-center"><strong><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#18894f" class="has-inline-color">WHAT IDEAS MIGHT HELP SOLVE POTENTIAL PROBLEMS? (GREEN HAT)</mark></strong></p>



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<p><strong><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#116c93" class="has-inline-color">VIDEO LESSONS</mark></strong></p>



<p>I would <span style="text-decoration: underline;">follow the dialogue with these videos</span>. This<strong><a href="https://youtu.be/rth9iEURCB4?si=y8eZZQM-G65jzhcm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> news story out of Canada</a></strong> is nearly a decade old, but it brings up some of the benefits and challenges that might come up in student conversation. The development of an air traffic control system for drones is also mentioned.</p>



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<p><strong><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#116c93" class="has-inline-color">READ THIS</mark></strong> before showing the video below. This is <strong><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#7225d7" class="has-inline-color">an engaging field trip to Rwanda, Africa</mark></strong>, where a medical supply delivery system has been operating for several years. <strong>Robotic aircraft quickly deliver blood and other critical medical supplies to areas all over the country.</strong> I was unable to create excerpts for you (disabled by video creator), so here are my recommendations: I would <span style="text-decoration: underline;">show the first 12 or 13 minutes of the video</span>. Note: the amazing young man who helped test and now runs this medical supply delivery was orphaned during the Rwandan genocide and there is a brief mention of this. You may want to be prepared to answer questions about it. You may be comfortable showing the video in its entirety, but definitely preview it.</p>



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<p>The <strong><a href="https://youtu.be/vepo3q87Grc?si=akgr1iI4eb0o9xKn" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NASA video below</a></strong> <strong><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#7225d7" class="has-inline-color">explains the development of UTM, the drone air traffic control system</mark></strong> mentioned in the news story above. There are so many connections- the <strong>IMPACT</strong> of new technologies, the creation of a new <strong>SYSTEM</strong>, and all that must be considered, and the <strong>UNANSWERED QUESTIONS</strong> that come to mind when working with new ideas and proposals.</p>



<p>I would <strong><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#7225d7" class="has-inline-color">show the 4-minute introduction</mark> and then pause the video</strong> to discuss thoughts, ideas, questions, and predictions. <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ask students, &#8220;How is controlling drone traffic <em>similar</em> and <em>unlike </em>controlling airplane traffic</span><kbd>?"</kbd> Preview the remainder of the video to determine excerpts you could use to answer questions and share the basics of the system OR just watch it yourself and take some notes!</p>



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<p><strong><a href="https://tryengineering.org/teacher/lesson-plans/designing-drones/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">DESIGNING DRONES &#8211; Try Engineering</a></strong>  </p>



<p>This is a simple design activity, one I&#8217;ve used in teaching <strong><a href="https://bigideas4littlescholars.com/biomimicry-for-kids-activities-and-resources-k-3/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">biomimicry (whirly birds</a></strong>). Students use paper, paper clips, and index cards to design rotors, and test each one by dropping them from a height of at least 10 feet. The goal is to have the slowest descent. <span style="text-decoration: underline;">A student worksheet and lesson plan are freely shared</span>.</p>



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<p class="has-text-align-left"><strong><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#116c93" class="has-inline-color">LEARNING ABOUT THERMAL IMAGING CAMERAS</mark></strong></p>


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<p><strong><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#7225d7" class="has-inline-color">Some drones are equipped with thermal imaging cameras</mark></strong> which detect heat. This makes them useful for many things, especially wildlife management and search-and-rescue missions (see puzzle featured at the top of this post).</p>



<p>You can use the <strong>PBS Learning Resources</strong> found <strong><a href="https://klrn.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/ess05.sci.ess.earthsys.infrared/infrared-more-than-your-eyes-can-see/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">HERE</a></strong> to introduce infrared radiation; the video below explains more about thermal imaging cameras.</p>



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<p><strong><a href="https://dronelegends.com/drones-for-good-unleashing-positive-impact-worldwide/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">DRONE LEGENDS TURNKEY CURRICULUM</a> </strong></p>



<p>If you&#8217;re interested in a curriculum that incorporates <strong>simulations of actual drone use around the world</strong> through student missions, check out <strong><a href="https://dronelegends.com/drones-for-good-unleashing-positive-impact-worldwide/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">this website</a></strong>. Todd Watne, of Drone Legends, says it &#8220;<strong>helps bridge STEM with real-world problem solving, fun and exciting technology, collaboration and peer-led instruction.&#8221; </strong>Students in K-12 can explore the rapidly expanding industry of drones and the many new careers on the horizon. Below is a sample DRONE MISSION!</p>


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					<description><![CDATA[<p>This year, International Dot Day (Sept. 15-ish) is celebrating fifteen years! I thought it would be a good time to create a landing page for any &#8220;dotty brainwork&#8221; featured on the website. The Dot, by Peter H. Reynolds, inspires wonderful &#8220;dotty artwork,&#8221; and you can find TONS of ideas online. If you&#8217;d like to make ... <a title="Connect the Dots! Meaningful Learning Activities for International Dot Day" class="read-more" href="https://bigideas4littlescholars.com/connect-the-dots-meaningful-learning-activities-for-international-dot-day/" aria-label="Read more about Connect the Dots! Meaningful Learning Activities for International Dot Day">Read more</a></p>
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<p>This year, <strong><a href="https://www.internationaldotday.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">International Dot Day</a></strong> (Sept. 15-ish) <strong>is celebrating fifteen years!</strong> I thought it would be a good time to create <mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#7225d7" class="has-inline-color"><strong>a landing page for any &#8220;dotty brainwork&#8221; featured on the website</strong>.</mark> </p>



<p><strong><em>The Dot</em></strong>, by Peter H. Reynolds, inspires wonderful &#8220;dotty artwork,&#8221; and you can find TONS of ideas online. <mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#116c93" class="has-inline-color"><strong>If you&#8217;d like to make it a theme day across disciplines, here are some ideas</strong>.</mark></p>



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<figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td><strong><a href="https://bigideas4littlescholars.com/dabbling-with-dice-perplexing-puzzles-and-challenges-using-dice/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">DICE PERPLEXERS</a></strong> <br>(<em>Dabbling With Dice</em>)</td><td>Some of these dice puzzles have nothing to do with math. It&#8217;s all about the DOTS!</td></tr><tr><td><strong><a href="https://bigideas4littlescholars.com/do-you-speak-binary-%f0%9f%93%b11%ef%b8%8f%e2%83%a3-0%ef%b8%8f%e2%83%a3-0%ef%b8%8f%e2%83%a3-1%ef%b8%8f%e2%83%a3-%f0%9f%96%a5-the-language-of-computers-4th-8th/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">BRAILLE and BINARY CODE</a></strong><br>(<em>Do You Speak Binary?</em>)</td><td>The lessons include an interactive dot pattern maker and a fascinating video about Louis Braille, who was just a teenager when he invented the Braille system.</td></tr><tr><td><strong><a href="https://bigideas4littlescholars.com/thinking-outside-the-box-a-lesson-3rd-8th/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NINE DOT PUZZLE</a></strong> <br>(<em>Thinking Outside the Box</em>)</td><td>Connect the puzzle with the phrase &#8220;thinking outside the box.&#8221; This post includes the history and lessons from this puzzle. </td></tr><tr><td><strong><a href="https://bigideas4littlescholars.com/youve-got-game-figure-out-the-rules/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">DOTTY SIX / TOTALITY</a></strong> math games<br>(<em>You&#8217;ve Got Game! Figure Out the Rules!</em>)</td><td>Show the games and have students figure out the rules. One is with dice, the other involves connecting dots.</td></tr><tr><td><strong><a href="https://nrich.maths.org/playing-dice" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">DICEY MATH</a></strong> puzzles and games<br>(NRich Maths website)</td><td>I think using dotty dice on International Dot Day is the perfect way to infuse critical thinking and sneak in some math!</td></tr><tr><td><strong><a href="https://bigideas4littlescholars.com/connect-the-dot-research-zooming-from-one-topic-to-the-next/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CONNECT THE DOT</a></strong> Research<br> (<em>Zooming from topic to topic</em>)</td><td>Launch a fun research project that can be ongoing and a great side project for students to work on as they have time!  Use the book <strong><em><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0140557741/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0140557741&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=bi4ls101-20&amp;linkId=d6a244c7c8c90dc17b13bbde039a6c61" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ZOOM</a></em></strong> to introduce it.</td></tr><tr><td><strong><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000NR4BLY/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B000NR4BLY&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=bi4ls101-20&amp;linkId=989e97b50960812f8d5da6ad6bfa4668" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">DOTTY LOGIC PUZZLES</a></strong><br>(Logic Links)</td><td>If you have <em>Logic Links</em>, they are perfect for DOT DAY. You can even have your students create their own puzzles using colored dot stickers. I included one like this in my <strong><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Mini-Olympiad-Academic-Contest-Indoor-Outdoor-Events-11636000?st=7119c7e73d30cf4d2f172fd7cac321b5" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mini-Olympiad Academic Contest </a></strong></td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Enjoy International Dot Day!</figcaption></figure>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>When I was in seventh grade, I had a South Korean pen pal named Kae-suk Kang. Our English teachers had connected us and, in a pre-internet era, we wrote letters by hand and waited weeks for each reply. My classmates and I loved the personal connections with friends from an entirely different culture. I&#8217;ve never ... <a title="Class Connections Across the Miles! Creative Challenges Make it Easy" class="read-more" href="https://bigideas4littlescholars.com/class-connections-across-the-miles-creative-challenges-make-it-easy/" aria-label="Read more about Class Connections Across the Miles! Creative Challenges Make it Easy">Read more</a></p>
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<p><strong><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#116c93" class="has-inline-color">When I was in seventh grade, I had a South Korean pen pal named Kae-suk Kang</mark>.</strong> Our English teachers had connected us and, in a pre-internet era, we wrote letters by hand and waited weeks for each reply. My classmates and I loved the personal connections with friends from an entirely different culture.</p>



<p>I&#8217;ve never forgotten her name or the experience. So, <mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#116c93" class="has-inline-color"><strong>when I became a teacher, I looked for ways to connect my students with classes across the miles</strong>.</mark> Some years, my students had pen pals, and when my students became bloggers, <strong>we used</strong> <strong><a href="https://www.edutopia.org/blog/quad-blogging-technology-classroom-suzie-boss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">quadblogging</a> as a way to connect</strong> with classes from all over the world. Connecting takes time, so I&#8217;ve been working to come up with<strong> <mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#7225d7" class="has-inline-color">a creative and easier way to get gifted students connected across the miles</mark>.</strong></p>



<p>The approach I&#8217;ve developed is <strong>designed to encourage</strong> <strong>meaningful class connections </strong>that are also<strong> flexible and fun. </strong></p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="855" height="573" src="https://i0.wp.com/bigideas4littlescholars.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/global-connections.jpg?resize=855%2C573&#038;ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-8474" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/bigideas4littlescholars.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/global-connections.jpg?w=920&amp;ssl=1 920w, https://i0.wp.com/bigideas4littlescholars.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/global-connections.jpg?resize=300%2C201&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/bigideas4littlescholars.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/global-connections.jpg?resize=768%2C515&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/bigideas4littlescholars.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/global-connections.jpg?resize=24%2C16&amp;ssl=1 24w, https://i0.wp.com/bigideas4littlescholars.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/global-connections.jpg?resize=36%2C24&amp;ssl=1 36w, https://i0.wp.com/bigideas4littlescholars.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/global-connections.jpg?resize=48%2C32&amp;ssl=1 48w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 855px) 100vw, 855px" /></figure>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#7225d7" class="has-inline-color">A Novel Approach ~ Team Pals!</mark></strong></h2>



<p><strong><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#116c93" class="has-inline-color">TEAM PALS</mark></strong> are small groups of students that connect. So, instead of connecting <em>individual students with e-pals</em>, your class is divided into small groups (3-5 students) and each group is connected with a small group from your partner class. <strong><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#7225d7" class="has-inline-color">This approach has several advantages</mark></strong><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#116c93" class="has-inline-color"><strong>:</strong> </mark>(1) if a student moves, no one is left hanging without a pal; (2) small group challenges and collaboration can be incorporated; (3) small group connections are more intimate than whole-class connections; and (4) each student has a greater chance of connecting with at least one person who has common interests and personality traits.</p>



<p><strong><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#116c93" class="has-inline-color">CONNECTING TEAM PALS</mark></strong>: Once you have a Teacher Pal (more about that below), together you will determine the digital platform to use. I would strongly suggest <strong><a href="https://padlet.com/site/product/education" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Padlet</a></strong>. Its <strong>visual appeal</strong>, the <strong>ease with which students can upload</strong> and submit, and <strong>the automatic templates make it easy for students to see and respond</strong> to all submissions. Other platforms could certainly work; you and your Teacher Pal can determine what would work best for you. Each Team Pal group needs a shared page with a unique link so that it&#8217;s only seen by the two connected groups. Teacher Pals can share moderation rights so that all submissions are approved by a teacher.</p>



<p>One of the benefits here is that teams do not have to complete submissions simultaneously, but teachers can choose to have student groups &#8220;meet&#8221; at certain times. Also, Teacher Pals may decide at some point to do a LIVE video connection (e.g. Skype, Google Meet). If students complete the challenges at different times, teachers simply need to agree on a deadline date for each challenge.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#7225d7" class="has-inline-color">The Challenges</mark></strong></h2>



<p><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#116c93" class="has-inline-color"><strong>There is almost no limit to the creative challenges that could be shared with</strong> <strong>other classes</strong></mark><strong> </strong>using this small group format. I&#8217;ve provided sample challenges that can be completed by teams in 20-25 minutes, including the time necessary to upload text and photos to the TEAM PAL PADLET (or chosen platform). Teachers will also need to provide time for <strong>TEAM PALS to view and respond to what others have shared</strong> and add their comments. Classes may want to collaborate on projects or participate in more involved ongoing monthly challenges &#8211; it&#8217;s your choice! </p>



<p>Below are<strong> </strong><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#116c93" class="has-inline-color"><strong>8 sample challenges</strong> <strong>to get you started</strong>!</mark> They include introductory activities and other creative challenges, some of which you can find elsewhere on this site. Classes may connect as often as you choose, but my suggestion is to aim to share at least six or seven times throughout the year.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center"><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#116c93" class="has-inline-color"><a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1a4FWc8ZyJ6jb0s1xTCv6kYJrDRsmqfZq_s0V2KETGfo/copy" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Challenge Ideas</strong> (Editable Copy)</a></mark></h3>


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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#7225d7" class="has-inline-color">How to Connect</mark></strong></h2>


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<p><strong>In <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/GGBOOKSTUDY" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">our Facebook group</a></strong>, find the &#8220;How to Connect&#8221; post (shown here). To find it quickly, do a <strong>SEARCH using the hashtag #featured.</strong> Comment under the post or reply to another teacher who is seeking a connection.</p>



<p><strong>I look forward to members sharing TEAM PAL experiences</strong> in the group and perhaps adding to the challenges! </p>



<p>If you are new to this site, please be sure to view the <strong><a href="https://bigideas4littlescholars.com/video-tour/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">VIDEO TOUR</a></strong> and check out the pages under <strong><a href="https://bigideas4littlescholars.com/extras/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">EXTRAS</a></strong>. There are many resources and lessons freely shared here! If you&#8217;d like to be updated when new resources are added, I encourage you to <strong>SUBSCRIBE</strong> to the blog (scroll on this page to find the form). <strong><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#7225d7" class="has-inline-color">Happy Connecting!</mark></strong></p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>What do you think about when you sit down to plan for your intellectually gifted students? What are the first things you DO? Let&#8217;s just get real. I know we have curricular guidelines and state standards to think about, and maybe you don&#8217;t incorporate the Depth and Complexity framework. But I think we can learn ... <a title="What&#8217;s First When You Sit Down to Plan? (Video Series)" class="read-more" href="https://bigideas4littlescholars.com/whats-first-when-you-sit-down-to-plan-video-series/" aria-label="Read more about What&#8217;s First When You Sit Down to Plan? (Video Series)">Read more</a></p>
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<p><strong><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#7225d7" class="has-inline-color">What do you <span style="text-decoration: underline;">think about</span> when you sit down to plan for your intellectually gifted students?  </mark><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#116c93" class="has-inline-color">What are the first things you DO?</mark></strong></p>



<p><strong>Let&#8217;s just get real.</strong> I know we have curricular guidelines and state standards to think about, and maybe you don&#8217;t incorporate the Depth and Complexity framework. But I think we can learn from one another if we have some conversations about the <span style="text-decoration: underline;">actual steps we take</span> and <span style="text-decoration: underline;">what guides us</span> as we sit down to plan.</p>



<p>So, I&#8217;m going to try to answer those two questions above- and I hope you will too. I also hope you will join us in <strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/GGBOOKSTUDY" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">our Facebook group</a></strong> as we discuss this and other topics in the weeks to come.</p>



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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#7225d7" class="has-inline-color">INTRODUCTORY VIDEO &#8211; Part One</mark></span> (15 min.)</strong></p>



<p><strong><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#116c93" class="has-inline-color">The video below is an <span style="text-decoration: underline;">introduction</span> to this series</mark></strong>, and I&#8217;ll be adding at least two additional videos to this. You can also find the video <strong><a href="https://www.educreations.com/lesson/view/a-planning-process-part-one/63774981/?ref=app" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">HERE</a></strong>. (<em>One clarification</em>: the teacher mentioned in the first two minutes of the video didn&#8217;t develop the Depth and Complexity chart; but he added to it to come up with a process that worked for him.)</p>



<p><center><iframe width='480' height='300' src='https://www.educreations.com/lesson/embed/63774981/?ref=app' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen></iframe></p></center>



<p><strong><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#7225d7" class="has-inline-color">VIDEO #1: <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Additional Information and Resources</span>:</mark></strong></p>



<p><strong><a href="https://bigideas4littlescholars.com/planning-for-the-year/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Planning for the Year</a></strong> (list of articles about planning, videos, and sample year-long plans)</p>



<p><strong><a href="https://bigideas4littlescholars.com/novelty-surprise-and-twists-how-to-sneak-these-into-your-lessons/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Novelty, Surprise, and Twists: How to Sneak These into Your Lessons</a></strong></p>



<p><strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdyzbjxUqFc" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Novelty is Essential to Keeping Advanced Learners Engaged</a></strong> (24-min. webinar / John Hopkins Center for Advanced Youth)</p>



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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#7225d7" class="has-inline-color">PLANNING A MINI-UNIT &#8211; Part Two</mark></span></strong> <strong>(11 min.)</strong></p>



<p><strong><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#116c93" class="has-inline-color">This second video </mark></strong>explains how to <strong>get started in planning a multidisciplinary mini-unit</strong>, a topic of study that spans a few weeks, usually two to six weeks. It includes a template for making connections to the Depth and Complexity tools as you plan (see resource links below). You can also view the video <strong><a href="https://www.educreations.com/lesson/view/a-planning-process-part-two/63790607/?ref=app" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">HERE</a></strong>.</p>



<p><center><iframe width='480' height='300' src='https://www.educreations.com/lesson/embed/63790607/?ref=app' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen></iframe></p></center>



<p><strong><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#7225d7" class="has-inline-color">VIDEO #2: <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Additional Information and Resources</span>:</mark></strong></p>



<p><strong><a href="https://bigideas4littlescholars.com/planning-for-the-year/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Planning for the Year</a></strong> (list of articles about planning, videos, and sample year-long plans)</p>



<p><strong><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NQvARxM6tfyldjGE0peDnLrbMZvoVooDIJJ5zx9j-Nk/copy" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Unit Planning Template for Making Connections to Depth and Complexity</a></strong> (shown below)</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NQvARxM6tfyldjGE0peDnLrbMZvoVooDIJJ5zx9j-Nk/copy" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="659" height="453" src="https://i0.wp.com/bigideas4littlescholars.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Depth-Complexity-Unit-Planning-2.png?resize=659%2C453&#038;ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-15900" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/bigideas4littlescholars.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Depth-Complexity-Unit-Planning-2.png?w=659&amp;ssl=1 659w, https://i0.wp.com/bigideas4littlescholars.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Depth-Complexity-Unit-Planning-2.png?resize=300%2C206&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/bigideas4littlescholars.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Depth-Complexity-Unit-Planning-2.png?resize=24%2C16&amp;ssl=1 24w, https://i0.wp.com/bigideas4littlescholars.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Depth-Complexity-Unit-Planning-2.png?resize=36%2C25&amp;ssl=1 36w, https://i0.wp.com/bigideas4littlescholars.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Depth-Complexity-Unit-Planning-2.png?resize=48%2C33&amp;ssl=1 48w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 659px) 100vw, 659px" /></a></figure>



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<p><strong><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#7225d7" class="has-inline-color">PLANNING A LESSON &#8211; Part Three </mark>(14 min.)</strong></p>



<p><strong><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#116c93" class="has-inline-color">This third video below</mark></strong> takes you through the process I use in planning a lesson or learning experience (that may be up to 3 class periods). In the video, I explain how I use the template above to help me come up with lesson ideas, and I share what I&#8217;m thinking about as I develop a 45 to 90-minute lesson. You can also find the video <strong><a href="https://www.educreations.com/lesson/view/a-planning-process-part-three/63819242/?ref=app" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">HERE</a></strong>.</p>



<p><center><iframe width='480' height='300' src='https://www.educreations.com/lesson/embed/63819242/?ref=app' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen></iframe></center></p>



<p><strong><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#116c93" class="has-inline-color"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/GGBOOKSTUDY" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Join us in our Faceboo</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/GGBOOKSTUDY">k group</a></mark></strong> where we share about planning meaningful and novel experiences for our students!  Happy Planning!</p>
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		<title>Oh, the Ways We Can Think&#8230; to Use Invisible Ink!</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Donna Lasher]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Jun 2024 12:38:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Kids love receiving and writing TOP SECRET messages! Not too long ago, I created an outdoor scavenger hunt for my two grandsons using invisible ink pens. We had so much fun, it prompted me to think about how invisible ink could be used in the classroom. Here are a few ideas to get us started: ... <a title="Oh, the Ways We Can Think&#8230; to Use Invisible Ink!" class="read-more" href="https://bigideas4littlescholars.com/oh-the-ways-we-can-think-to-use-invisible-ink/" aria-label="Read more about Oh, the Ways We Can Think&#8230; to Use Invisible Ink!">Read more</a></p>
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<p><strong><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#116c93" class="has-inline-color">Kids love receiving and writing TOP SECRET messages! </mark></strong></p>



<p>Not too long ago, I created an outdoor scavenger hunt for my two grandsons using <a href="https://amzn.to/3x0FWHv" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>invisible ink</strong> <strong>pens</strong></a>. We had so much fun, it prompted me to think about how invisible ink could be used in the classroom.  </p>



<p><strong><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#116c93" class="has-inline-color"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Here are a few ideas to get us started</span>:</mark></strong></p>



<p><strong><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#7225d7" class="has-inline-color">(1) REVEAL THE ANSWER</mark></strong>  &#8211; If you have students self-check as they work on math problems or puzzles, you could <strong>post an answer key on your wall with the answers written in invisible ink</strong>. Students use the UV light to reveal the solutions and check. This could also be a fun way to <strong>share answers to riddles or problems of the day</strong>&#8211; even posted on a bulletin board. You may not use flashcards much, but they could be even more fun with answers instantly revealed.</p>



<p><strong><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#7225d7" class="has-inline-color">(2) CRYPTOLOGY LESSONS and UNITS</mark></strong> &#8211; This seems to be an obvious application, but if I were doing a unit such as <strong><a href="https://bigideas4littlescholars.com/cryptology-and-cybersecurity-for-young-scholars-part-three-decipher-this/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">this one</a></strong>, I would probably incorporate some kind of hunt or activity with a few coded messages written in invisible ink or deciphered with <strong><a href="https://amzn.to/3yVvH7M" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">UV flashlights</a></strong>.</p>



<p><strong><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#7225d7" class="has-inline-color">(3) GUESSING GAMES</mark></strong>&#8211; Imagine the students playing Battleship (using grid paper) with ship locations marked in invisible ink! Less cheating, maybe? Here&#8217;s another idea: At the beginning of the year, write student names on name tag stickers using invisible ink. Have them walk around and learn one another&#8217;s names by shining a UV light on the name tag. The goal is to see how long it takes them to learn everyone&#8217;s names without shining any lights. This idea could be applied to any guessing game, and could also be a way to provide hints. Write hints out on cards in advance and post them around the room for students who need them.</p>



<p><strong><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#7225d7" class="has-inline-color">(4) KEEPING IT PRIVATE</mark></strong> &#8211; Student passwords, login usernames, and even special messages from the teacher would be kept private if written in invisible ink. If you draw names for prizes or privileges, you could write student names on cards using invisible ink and guarantee a fair draw!</p>


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<p><strong><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#7225d7" class="has-inline-color">(5) SIMULATION</mark></strong> &#8211; Use invisible ink to <mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#116c93" class="has-inline-color"><strong>simulate infrared light, bioluminescence, or any natural phenomenon</strong></mark> (e.g. glowworms, fireflies, etc.) It could be fun to show glowing eyes on Jack-O-lanterns and cats in October. </p>



<p>The idea of using invisible ink in simulations has inspired me to create a <strong>new <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/WILDLIFE-SEARCH-and-RESCUE-Progressive-Puzzle-12097655" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">&#8220;Wildlife Search and Rescue&#8221; Progressive Puzzle</a>.</strong> Students learn a little about thermal imaging and then use the puzzles to determine the location of an animal that&#8217;s escaped from a wildlife park. Invisible ink pens with UV lights are optional, but add an element of fun and surprise! </p>



<p>If you think of ways to incorporate invisible ink in the classroom, share in the comments below or join <strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/GGBOOKSTUDY" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">our Facebook group</a></strong> to comment on this post. It could be a fun and novel way to engage students if used sparingly!</p>



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					<description><![CDATA[<p>One of the best things about creating this website and blog is that it has connected me to so many of you. I&#8217;ve also been so grateful for those who have taken the time to FREELY share lessons and ideas in guest blog posts. It&#8217;s so fun to be a part of sharing those! I ... <a title="Big Ideas for 2024: Fun Sharing, Class Connections and More" class="read-more" href="https://bigideas4littlescholars.com/big-ideas-for-2024-book-studies-teacher-connections-and-more/" aria-label="Read more about Big Ideas for 2024: Fun Sharing, Class Connections and More">Read more</a></p>
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<p><strong><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#116c93" class="has-inline-color">One of the best things about creating this website and blog</mark></strong> is that it has connected me to so many of you. I&#8217;ve also been so grateful for those who have taken the time to FREELY share lessons and ideas in <strong><a href="https://bigideas4littlescholars.com/guest-bloggers/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">guest blog posts</a></strong>. It&#8217;s <em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">so fun</span></em> to be a part of sharing those!</p>



<p><strong><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#7225d7" class="has-inline-color">I have some NEW THINGS in mind for our Facebook group connections</mark></strong>. For those who are new, <strong>you can read more about our group <a href="https://bigideas4littlescholars.com/our-facebook-pln/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a></strong>.</p>



<p><strong><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#7225d7" class="has-inline-color"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">WHAT WE&#8217;VE BEEN UP TO</span>:</mark></strong></p>



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<li><strong><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#116c93" class="has-inline-color">BOOK STUDIES</mark> </strong>&#8211; In the years since the group was created, we&#8217;ve discussed <em>The Gifted Guild&#8217;s Guide to Depth and Complexity</em>, <em>Thinking LIke a Lawyer</em>, and <em>Vintage Innovation</em></li>



<li><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#116c93" class="has-inline-color"><strong>SHARE and TELLs</strong></mark> &#8211; These are Q &amp; As to spark conversations. Teachers share &#8220;what&#8217;s working&#8221; and how they are using resources with ideas for extensions or modifications.</li>



<li><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#116c93" class="has-inline-color"><strong>SPECIAL</strong> <strong>BENEFITS</strong></mark> &#8211; Members of the FB group are always the first to know about new resources and broken links! Members get a sneak peek at new resources and are sometimes invited to &#8220;test&#8221; and help improve them.</li>



<li><strong><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#116c93" class="has-inline-color">CLASSROOM PHOTO SHARING</mark></strong> &#8211; A picture is worth a thousand words! I&#8217;ve shared a few from school and classroom visits, and I love it when members share theirs!</li>



<li><strong><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#116c93" class="has-inline-color">CONTESTS</mark></strong> &#8211; (For members only) So far, we&#8217;ve had two kinds of student poetry contests in conjunction with <em>Pi Day</em> and <em>Fibonacci Day</em>.</li>



<li><strong><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#116c93" class="has-inline-color">REMINDERS and SPOTLIGHTS </mark></strong>&#8211; Some posts remind members of special days, current event connections, changes to resources, and recognition of special accomplishments by members. </li>
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<p><strong><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#7225d7" class="has-inline-color"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">NEW IDEAS for SUMMER 2024</span></mark></strong>:</p>



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<li><strong><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#116c93" class="has-inline-color">CLASS CONNECTIONS</mark></strong> <strong>so that teachers can connect their students with other classes</strong>. Rather than one teacher at a time posting a request, we can have <strong>regular intentional connection posts</strong> and members can comment with the type of connection they seek (e.g. &#8220;our class would like to connect with a class in another country&#8221; OR &#8220;our class would like to share Genius Hour projects with another class&#8221;).</li>



<li><strong><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#116c93" class="has-inline-color">FAN FAVORITES</mark> &#8211;</strong> Throughout the summer, I&#8217;ll post some of the most popular activities and ideas shared by teachers in guest blog posts. Q &amp; A sessions in comments will help us see how teachers have used the activities.</li>



<li><strong><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#116c93" class="has-inline-color">EASY, BREEZY PD</mark></strong> &#8211; I&#8217;ll be sharing freely about my planning process and other topics throughout the summer. We&#8217;ll also continue our <strong><a href="https://bigideas4littlescholars.com/our-facebook-pln/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">&#8220;Share and Tell&#8221; conversations</a></strong>.</li>
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<p><strong><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#7225d7" class="has-inline-color">As the summer begins, you may be ready for a good long rest!</mark></strong> You may want to <strong><a href="https://bigideas4littlescholars.com/three-rs-for-a-teachers-summer-habits-of-happy-teachers/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">read this post</a></strong>. When you&#8217;re ready, I hope you&#8217;ll <strong>join in the conversations</strong> in our group and be encouraged and motivated all summer long!</p>



<p class="has-text-align-center"><strong><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#7225d7" class="has-inline-color">HAVE A WONDERFUL SUMMER BREAK!</mark></strong></p>



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