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Along with my math push-in teachers, we developed a PLC that focused on co-teaching, collaboration, and communication. Within our PLC, we were also able to focus on formative assessments connecting DEA areas of weakness with classroom lessons and learning. 

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Along with my math push-in teachers, we developed a PLC that focused on co-teaching, collaboration, and communication. Within our PLC, we were also able to focus on formative assessments connecting DEA areas of weakness with classroom lessons and learning. 

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We always tried to pull nonfiction texts on current events or topics that the students are interested in. For example, we wrote essays on invasive species (lionfish) and discussed why government is important.

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We always tried to pull nonfiction texts on current events or topics that the students are interested in. For example, we wrote essays on invasive species (lionfish) and discussed why government is important.

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I always strive to create a well rounded music curriculum so that I can reach every student in their own unique way, whether they are singers, dancers, or instrumentalists. I also feel that music is such a great tool for teaching teamwork, discipline, responsibility, and more. Music is such an important subject within itself and also an amazing way to teach these other important and relevant life skills which students will carry with them throughout life. 

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I always strive to create a well rounded music curriculum so that I can reach every student in their own unique way, whether they are singers, dancers, or instrumentalists. I also feel that music is such a great tool for teaching teamwork, discipline, responsibility, and more. Music is such an important subject within itself and also an amazing way to teach these other important and relevant life skills which students will carry with them throughout life. 

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I have woven popular trends, characters, themes, sports interests, and video games in discussions or lessons to make it more relevant to my kiddos.  Sometimes just disguising math as a Minecraft challenge or writing a summary about a video game story rather than a scientific process makes the task so much more interesting for them!  

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I have woven popular trends, characters, themes, sports interests, and video games in discussions or lessons to make it more relevant to my kiddos.  Sometimes just disguising math as a Minecraft challenge or writing a summary about a video game story rather than a scientific process makes the task so much more interesting for them!  

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I hit the "why do we have to know this?" question across all subject areas, but I really try to pound it in in relation to Social Studies and gov't. It's important to me that all of my students understand the role they have to play in a productive society in order for our community, nation and world to thrive.

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I hit the "why do we have to know this?" question across all subject areas, but I really try to pound it in in relation to Social Studies and gov't. It's important to me that all of my students understand the role they have to play in a productive society in order for our community, nation and world to thrive.

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-Annie Graham

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I try to ask questions throughout my lesson hat relate to my students lives.  For example connecting new vocabulary to a situation that they have probably encountered in the past.

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I try to ask questions throughout my lesson hat relate to my students lives.  For example connecting new vocabulary to a situation that they have probably encountered in the past.

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-Sarah Rapp

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I try to make what the students are learning more relevant by connecting the lesson to their lives, to what matters to an 11 year old, and ad-lib a bit in their own vocabulary.  David

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I try to make what the students are learning more relevant by connecting the lesson to their lives, to what matters to an 11 year old, and ad-lib a bit in their own vocabulary.  David

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My students know that coming to school is their job; doing their best is rewarded just like a paycheck when they are older. Thus, they "earn" points that equate to a daily paycheck. This money may be saved and/or earned on a weekly basis. Additionally, the cross-curriculum, hands-on activities, themed projects, virtual field trips and experiments in our classroom and our shared classroom (for science) assist in engaged, relevant instruction. 

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My students know that coming to school is their job; doing their best is rewarded just like a paycheck when they are older. Thus, they "earn" points that equate to a daily paycheck. This money may be saved and/or earned on a weekly basis. Additionally, the cross-curriculum, hands-on activities, themed projects, virtual field trips and experiments in our classroom and our shared classroom (for science) assist in engaged, relevant instruction. 

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Quote (p. 71) "Effective teachers take advantage of teachable moments."

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I strive to be a team member partnering with the school staff, parents and kids to create a caring climate and atmosphere. By providing education, prevention, early identification and intervention, my goal is to help all children achieve academic success!

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I strive to be a team member partnering with the school staff, parents and kids to create a caring climate and atmosphere. By providing education, prevention, early identification and intervention, my goal is to help all children achieve academic success!

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Tammie White

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Keeping it real and helping them to see past the individual lesson. We discuss"'the bigger picture" so they'll understand the connection between learning and life. -Debbie

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I try to discuss and introduce new content in a way that makes it concrete by tying it o

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I try to discuss and introduce new content in a way that makes it concrete by tying it o

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I try to use as many real world applications as possible, especially with math. Using word problems that make sense to the students to have them practice their math skills. -Kyra

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Everything we teach is a necessary part of the big picture of life. I try to break that big picture down to show how our objectives fit into that picture. Then the new skill has value and students are more motivated to learn. Tondi

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I try to start with a real world video so they can make the connection why they are even being taught the lesson. Immediately they say it's just like in the video we just saw!
-Patty Dominitz

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Relating learning to a child's life now and in their future is very important in our room.  Sometimes I provide the connections and ask them to add their own thoughts

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Relating learning to a child's life now and in their future is very important in our room.  Sometimes I provide the connections and ask them to add their own thoughts

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Brenda

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I try relating what we are learning to real world scenarios. I have also implemented more STEAM type activities and lessons. 

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I try relating what we are learning to real world scenarios. I have also implemented more STEAM type activities and lessons. 

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- Marilyn

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I always try to use real life examples.  The children especially like when we use their names in word problems, and let them come up with the types of items in the word problems.  

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I always try to use real life examples.  The children especially like when we use their names in word problems, and let them come up with the types of items in the word problems.  

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-Michelle C.

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I relate everything to real life.  I expect them to use manners and common courtesy.  I remind them to treat people how they want to be treated, own up to their mistakes, then move on, chew first, then tell me :)

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I relate everything to real life.  I expect them to use manners and common courtesy.  I remind them to treat people how they want to be treated, own up to their mistakes, then move on, chew first, then tell me :)

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-Angel Rebber

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For my students basic life skills are at the forefront of their education. We focus on life skills that are relevant to individual students and as a group.-Cheryl

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For my students basic life skills are at the forefront of their education. We focus on life skills that are relevant to individual students and as a group.-Cheryl

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Storytelling....I always try to tie in what we are learning to a "story" so that the new information can attach to something they have already heard or something they already know.  It's about making personal connections with creative storytelling and hoping the new information attaches for relevance.

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Storytelling....I always try to tie in what we are learning to a "story" so that the new information can attach to something they have already heard or something they already know.  It's about making personal connections with creative storytelling and hoping the new information attaches for relevance.

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-Carol Poterek

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I have always felt that relevance was key to good behavior management. If students can become a stakeholder in an assignment, then they will be much more engaged and less likely to misbehave. They will take pride in their work, be willing to show and share it, and work much harder at it. In the book he mentions, "Make It Cool to Care." Well only good things can happen when children care about what they are learning.

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Moving STEAM forward with additional members and purchasing supplies with STEAM Title I funds for all teachers.  Organize meaningful Title I events to include parents in their child's education.  Give teachers the freedom to apply the content in real-world application activities.  Set the expectation that worksheets are not the solution everyday, all day.

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What do you feel you have implemented this school year that made the curriculum relevant to your students?

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What do you feel you have implemented this school year that made the curriculum relevant to your students?