We've been exploring the built and natural features of a community and talking about how they meet our needs. Through books, online resources, videos, nature walks and discussions we've learned a lot. Part of this unit includes mapping (as discussed in a previous post - mapping involves spatial awareness which is an important math skill) and last week we worked on a magnificent collaboration! While I acted as the scribe to write down their ideas, the children certainly came up with all of these things on their own. As part of our art lesson, we incorporated our mapping skills to create a community map. The kids were super excited and we extended the lesson to three periods, but I think they would have gladly continued. After we put the map in the hall, they started coming up with ideas for things that should be added (like a Shoppers!) but we had to call it finished! I mean, my goodness! They've got a water treatment plant, landfill, recycling truck, power lines! I was very impressed!
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About Mrs. C.Mrs. Cuckovic, or "Mrs. C." as she's called, is a retired educator who spent a long and varied career with the Greater Essex County District School Board in Windsor, Ontario. Archives
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