| Date | 08/16/2023 |
|---|---|
| Teacher | Williams, Natalie |
| School | Murray Middle School |
| Grade | 6-8 |
| Subject | Social Studies |
| Goal | Comic strips help students practice essential skills like reading, understanding visual concepts, understanding context clues, speaking, and ultimately, communicating complex ideas in the span of 3-4 panels. Student-made board games are a fun way to assess students' learning for any subject. |
| Description | Project #1 Comic strips and cartoons are two effective instructional tools to use in class with students from different grades. They are effective because they engage students in meaningful learning experiences where they get to practice key skills such as writing, reading, speaking and communicating. Project #2 The students classroom will become a board game manufacturer, students will be assigned the task of creating a board game that will help them review everything they read and learn in class in a fun and interesting way! |
| Benefits | Comic books can be a powerful tool for learning and remembering new words. Comics may use repeated phrases, names, or exclamations, helping readers memorize meanings within the right context. Illustrations in comics can provide valuable support for comprehending unknown words. In addition, Board games promote collaboration, inquiry, and critical thinking. By using games that support the curriculum, educators can give students opportunities to experience play, while at the same time promoting student achievement. |
Items
| Title | Amount |
|---|---|
| • Madisi Colored Pencils Bulk - Pre-Sharpened - 12 Assorted Colors - 480 Bulk pack | $39.99 |
| • Madisi Washable Markers, Super Tips Markers, Assorted Colors, Classroom Bulk Pack, 288 Count | $38.99 |
| • Pacon Drawing Paper P4742, White, Standard Weight, 12" x 18", 500 Sheets | $29.22 |
| • Eco Brites Two Cool Tri-Fold Poster Board, 24 X 36, White/White @ $10.00 each | $100.00 |
| • White Cardboard Pizza Boxes, Takeout Containers - 10 x 10 Pizza Box Size, Corrugated, Kraft – 3 - 50 Pack | $94.62 |
| • Scissors Bulk 24-Pack | $25.00 |
| Total | $327.82 |
