I was wondering if anyone's CTs were incorporating history or coverage of the Olympics into their classroom. I think that with all of the coverage it would be great to discuss history and what the students are watching at home. I feel like there is so much that could be done with the Olympic coverage and even just creating math story problems with the Olympics as a back story would really intrigue students.
Sometimes I think that school is separated from the world outside and that students are expected to leave what they learn or experience outside of school at the door. I think it's important to talk to children about current events and what is going on in the world around them.
What are your CTs doing if anything? I haven't heard anything about the Olympics and I don't remember much from my school experience either.
Thoughts...?
Great question, Sarah.
ReplyDeleteMy CT definitely incorporated the Olympics when I was there last Friday. I got to read a story of the history of the Olympics and ask the students some questions afterwards. The class was separated into groups to each read a book about a different sport (ex. skiing, bobsledding,snowboarding, speed skating, etc.) The group had to draw a picture and write about the equipment/how to play. They were made into scrolls, and we put them in the hallway. My CT had the students make gold, silver, and bronze medals, and we are keeping track of who gets what on our scrolls. She even printed out most of the athletes pictures! I thought this was a great idea! I definitely agree with you that it is important to talk to children about the Olympics. You can definitely tie in cultural literacy in many ways too!