1. Surfing the National Curriculum
Magnolia Retreat
September 29, 2012
Presenters:
Teresa Hardin
Cindy Lewis
Connie Locklear
Debbie Locklear
Lori Locklear
Amanda Tyner

2. Common Core Face (Engagement)
Draw a face that represents how you feel about the curriculum shift that has occurred with common core. When the music begins, find a person to share your face with.

3. Common Core Tidal Waves (Explore)
Individually, list two common core tidal (concerns) that you have (3 minutes)
Find a shoulder partner to share (5 minutes)

4. Sunburn Activity
Buzz at your table about your common core tidal waves. What is the most common core sunburn that you experienced? (You must come to consensus.) Post your sunburn on chart paper with a graphic.

5. Teambuilding (Explain)
Relevance of teambuilding
Collaboration
Communication
Critical Thinking
Focus
Coherence

6. “What is your true direction?”
North, South, East, West
“What is your true direction?”

7. Why are learning styles important? (Elaboration)
Right Brain vs Left Brain
Auditory
Kinesthetic
Visual
Tactile

8. Determine your learning style (Evaluation)
Go to one of the following websites and discover your learning style
Complete the online survey:
Learning Styles Inventory Test:
Learning Styles Test:
Multiple Intelligences:

9. Reflect on this morning’s activities
Sunset Reflection
Reflect on this morning’s activities