Category Archive
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Class Reflection
Let me start by saying that this class was nothing like I expected. When I found out I had to take Reading in the Content Area I was not excited. I just knew I was going to have to read some books, write some reports, and do some projects…the same old junk. However, I was very pleasantly surprised! I have learned so much in this class not only about literacy techniques but about how and where to look for resources. I found materials related to my content area, strategies that could be used in any classroom, and resources that I will make an effort to use. I am more excited about my next year of teaching because I feel like I have found a support system in this supply of information. I really found the Discovery and United Streaming websites to be extremely useful to me and plan on using them much more in the future. I also like the vocabulary strategies in the last articles. They made me take a long look at the importance of this instruction in every classroom and I definitely plan on using some of the strategies in future teaching. I will definitely continue to look for resources, now that I know where and how to look effectively. I think I will continue my blog and may even set up another one for my students to post their work. I think it could be a great way to get parents and families involved in the education of their child. Thanks to all of you. Your comments were very helpful and encouraging. Good luck with your teaching and /or schooling!
Erin McIntosh
Materials Video
I would use this video when talking about child abuse or finding appropriate and quality child care.
Materials 2 for Family and Consumer Science in High School
Name of Site: Kathy Shrock’s Education Resources
Link to Resources: http://www.fabriclink.com/Stains/Washable.cfm
Source: Kathleen B. Shrock for Kathy Shrock’s Education Resources
Unknown for Fabriclink
In my Teen Living class we have a unit that discusses clothing and textiles. One part of the unit is dedicated to the quality and care of different fabrics. We discuss washing, drying, folding, and stain removal. Through searching on Kathy Shrock’s Education Resources I found a link to a website called Fabric Link which contained lots of resources for fabric, textiles, apparel, and home furnishings. All of these areas are taught by Family and Consumer Science teachers. I found a link on this website called Stain Guides which listed a stain index for washable fabrics, carpets, and upholstery. For each type of fabric there are a list of common stains and solutions for getting the stain out. In my classroom I would make a chart with some of the stains listed, have the students guess what would take the stain out, and then reveal the real solution. I could also have a lab activity for this lesson and have a few fabrics with some common stains on them. Then let the students experiment with different solutions to see what works best. The lab activity would work well with students of all levels because they can help each other and communicate to make connections.
Erin Mcintosh
Search Findings Erin McIntosh
I used www.google.com first. I am very comfortable using this search engine because I use it on a daily basis. The information provided by Google is most always helpful to me. I can usually find what I am looking for within the first few results given and I find the information to be credible as well as relevant.
www.pandia.com gave me sites that had many links to lesson plans for Family and Consumer Science in several areas. It was easy to use and the sites were very accurate. It also gave me a site that had articles and literature links for many topics in my field. I plan on using this search engine in the future.
www.kartoo.com was kind of strange. The search homepage was set up like Google with a blank page and the search box in the center. When the search results appeared, it almost looked like a concept map with different icons for each website. When you move the cursor over the icons lines appear connecting the websites that have related topics. Other than the strange set-up the site was very helpful. It took me to many sites with interactive games, review techniques, and lesson plan activities. I plan on using this site in the future.
www.eduhound.com was not very helpful for me personally. I think it would work better for those of you who will be teaching core classes. On the main search site you can choose your topic from a list of educational topics. It takes several steps of narrowing your topic down to get to the information listings. The websites that were available to me in my topic were mostly organizations and foundations that provide information particularly to families. I don’t think I will use this site again.
Erin McIntosh
