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Annual Report for Louise T. Huffman Teacher Info Page | Annual Login Page
Were you in the field this season?
No
Continued Collaboration with Research Team Members
How are you sharing your research experience with your colleagues, district, community, etc?
1. I dressed as an Antarctic explorer and presented a comparison of the Arctic and Antarctic in a self-contained, 6th grade, learning disabilities classroom. As they named each layer I was wearing we discussed why it was important as a human adaptation. Students were able to try on the pieces of clothing. I also did some hands-on demonstrations with the students like "blubber gloves" and a "Penguin Family Reunion."
2. On my own 6th grade team, my colleagues and I developed an Antarctic unit of study. I kicked it off with two presentations similar to the one listed in #1. One day we focused on fantastic facts about Antarctica and made comparisons to the Arctic. On another day we focused on human and animal adaptations and had some hands-on experiences simulating specific adaptations. The students were then involved in doing research on different Antarctic penguins. Each group demonstrated what they had learned by creating projects like a wall display, Power Point presentations and life-sized rookeries.
TEA Collaborative Learning Group
Name:
Mary Slack
Active?
Yes
Contact Hours:
28 hours
Active?
Yes
Contact Hours:
24 hours
Active?
Yes
Contact Hours:
4 hours
Active?
Yes
Contact Hours:
24 hours
Number of Associates in local network:
not sure
Type of Interaction / Outcomes / Dates / Locations / Parcticipants:
none yet
Presentations and Real Audio Sessions
Have you presented to your local board of education this year?
No
Title:
Blubber gloves
Description:
Has this activity been submitted to the TEA Web Site?
No
Title:
Air Bag
Description:
Has this activity been submitted to the TEA Web Site?
No
Has this activity been submitted to the TEA Web Site?
No
Have you submitted all press-related materials concerning your TEA experience to the TEA Archives?
No
Have you submitted 20 digital images to the TEA Archive with electronic captions?
No
Have you submitted 6-8 photos to the TEA Archive?
No
Number of Release Days Covered by School/District for TEA Program/Activities:
3 days
Dates:
9/17/01; 10/25/01; 12/14/01
Reasons for Release:
Working on the district science committee to find ways in which my Antarctica experience can be incorporated into classrooms.
Approximate Daily Rate of Substitute and Number of Substitute Days:
$85.00/day
TEA Meetings Covered by School/District/Corporation
Names of Meetings:
none
Permanent Materials and Equipment Provided by Institution/Corporation/District for the TEA Program
Type of Equipment:
none
Type of Grant / Grant Title:
none
1. March 1, 2002--present at the district science Institute Day
2. March 22, 2002--present at an all day Institute Day for my school
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