Lesson Implentation

This week when implementing my lesson plan I quickly realized that it was ambitious for my second graders.  We began by looking at a website that shows how earthquakes happen.  I then had students build their own model.  The model gave students the opportunity to have a hands on experience.  They were able to move the pieces to create their own earthquakes and shifting plates.  Although it was a great learning experience many of my students still discussed how confused they were on the subject.  I realized that although my lesson was a great idea on paper, it was a little too difficult for my students. 

Natural Disasters

Natural disasters can be detramental to any area effected.  Teaching students about natural disasters is very important.  This past year the Southeastern United States was effected by tornados.  Many of my students had damage to their houses, or knew someone that did.  We discussed how the tornado changed where they were living or things that they do.  We also looked at before and after photos using Google Earth.