Grades Taught:
Kindergarten, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5Subjects Taught:
English Language Arts, Social Studies, Visual & Performing ArtsBRENNEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Columbia, SC
My career as a drama and music teacher gave me opportunites to write plays about many different subjects,and I truly enjoy writing to enhance a student's enthusiasm for learning. My principal wanted our plays to support S.C. State Standards in Social Studies, ELA, and Science... so I was able to research and develop shows that would both teach AND entertain our student body, & also the parents in our audiences. Social Studies was my favorite area, and my play for 3rd grade S.C. History became a 6 part series titled "Detective Bonz and the SC History Mystery" , which is now accessible for viewing on knowitall.org. I am retired from classroom teaching now, but get to continue the research, writing, and teaching I LOVE... as a member of the KNOWITALL team!
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By reading picture book biographies, students will become familiar with the challenges that early African-Americans faced, but also how they triumphed in spite of these challenges. Also, other stories...
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Bioengineering is the blending together of the principles of biology with the techniques and "tools" of engineering. The INCREDIBLE VARIETY of products that can be produced is staggering...think of...
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BIOMASS and BIOFUEL are terms that have been discussed increasingly during the past two decades, as we talk about society's energy needs. As we crave fruits and vegetables shipped from other countries...
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This lesson explores the variety of careers which center around the business of importing and exporting products all over the world. Whether it's bananas coming from countries near the equator, or...
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This year, Thursday, May 21st will be the official celebration date for "ENDANGERED SPECIES DAY." (It is now observed annually on the 3rd Friday in May.) Why would we need an official day to study the...
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This lesson includes interviews with people employed in the management of ocean waters on the shoreline of S.C., and all over the world! What kinds of research are necessary to keep our rivers and...
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(This lesson is for grades 1-12...feel free to use it however you want. The STANDARDS in the LEARNING WHY system is malfunctioning at the time of this lesson construction;however, please look at the...
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This lesson provides students with views of the different areas in which an architect may work, depending on the focus of their interests and training. If a student is comfortable with math and...
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Creating new food products is called PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT in the food industry, and large food companies employ chemists and scientists to develop and refine products in their "FOOD LABORATORIES." Also...
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Through watching videos of Dr. King's various speeches, seeing the video of the signing of the CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964/ revised 1968, reading famous quotes of Drl King, and pondering songs and...
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Help celebrate the holiday honoring the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his efforts to peacefully bring people together, especially people of different races. After reviewing experiences in...
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Do you enjoy seeing a clever commercial on tv, on a billboard, or online? If you enjoy creativity using images and wordplay, you may be suited to a career in advertising. In this lesson, learn the...
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In this lesson, students will learn the history of this group of patriotic, but little-known African American soldiers that were organized in the mid-1800s, right after the Civil War. Two different...
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This unit is a fun and activity-packed venture into sensory-inspired writing and public speaking , culminating in the class production of THE WEIRDEST DREAM GAMESHOW! By finishing the unit as a...
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Learn the history leading to the creation of the century-old song form called "the blues." This was a song form created and utilized by black Americans during the late 1800's. HOW DID THIS SONG FORM...
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Careers in Music Therapy, Art Therapy, Dance Therapy, and Drama Therapy have been utilized for several decades, but are not as well known as educational opportunities in the arts [teaching], or being...
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There are many jobs that go under the heading of FILMMAKER...learn about writing, planning, directing, editing, set decoration, costuming, filming "on location", and the other exciting challenges that...
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Projection mapping has become a creative addition to many plays on Broadway, and also a highlight of city festivals around the world. Learn more about this technology and its uses to decide if you'd...