Brandy Todd, Ashley Carr and Sarah Bracey Introduction to Education, EAST/EMPACTS Dr. Regina Ryel Thomason, Instructor

Introduction  Mrs. Conner’s 2 nd grade class at Butterfield Elementary School, in Fayetteville AR, is in need of an interactive weather map.  An interactive map is needed to enhance the learning of weather concepts.

Project Overview NWACC, Introduction to Education students, will develop an interactive weather activity and “cloud experiment” for a 2 nd grade classroom.

Community Aspect Educational Outreach Networking in the community

Community Aspect The second grade curriculum is supported by the college student community by….  providing materials and content for a framework activity.  providing academic support for an area school. Contacts:  Ms. Conner, 2 nd grade teacher, Butterfield Elementary  Joey Folsom, Principal  Wal-Mart – donation of materials  BR Management Services – donation of materials

Curriculum Course Outcomes  To expand knowledge base  To understand different learning styles  To experience different teaching methods NWACC Outcomes  To learn in a collaborative environment.  To increase communication skills – oral and written  To increase problem solving ability.  To learn organizational skills  To increase technology skills

Methods Tools  Technology-  Microsoft Office; PowerPoint, Publisher and Word  Internet  State Frameworks  School Curriculum  NWACC Curriculum  Collect materials from area vendors  Develop an interactive map  Publish the interactive map Experiment  Develop classroom activity – “cloud experiment”  Facilitate in “cloud experiment” with 2 nd grade class

Keys to Success  Weekly Team meetings – organization  Frequent communication – organization  Personal accountability – professional and personal development

Skills to Develop Professional  Classroom teaching  Use of classroom technology  Communication  Organization  Teamwork Personal  Communication – oral  Accountability  Confidence  Leadership  Decision making

Expected Outcomes Experience Product  Experience in developing framework based activities for 2 nd grade curriculum  Hands on experience in working with students  Weather activities to augment teaching in 2 nd grade classroom

References  Butterfield Trail School  Dr. Ryel Thomason  Dianne Phillips  Mrs. Conner