JaniceF says, "the ants legs are bothering me now..."

BernieD asks, "So... how much transformation can we expect of K-1?"

AdamG says, "I thought it was nice to looking, but also could not find the
higher levels of learning"

KarenRL says, "Good point on lower levels of learning."

CynthiaM says, "I think they are capable of more than just retelling
information, which is what this quest seems to ask them to
do"

AdamG says, "I think we can definitelyget by the knowledge level"

BernieD agrees

Jan_NSnods in agreement

KarenRL says, "I agree."

BernieD asks, "What task would you give them that's higher?"

JaniceF says, "even though much of the process talked about facts, the
rubric evaluated how many pictures they drew and writing
words."

BernieD asks, "Important to have the evaluation match the process well, no?"

KarenRL says, "yes."

AdamG says, "Have the students create their own insects and name them, and
then the other students could evaluate whether they are insects
are not"

JaniceF says, "I think that K should go outside and compare real bugs."

CynthiaM asks, "maybe design a habitat?"

CynthiaM says, "I like that idea, Adam"

KarenRL exclaims, "Good answer!"

BernieD says, "Well... your critical taste buds have clearly been
activated. Let's move on to look at another one."

BernieD projects K3-5.
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The next one is called Pet Detective. It won an award from Ed's Oasis last
year and it covers a topic dear to the heart of any primary student.

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BernieD projects K3-5P.
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BernieD projects the URL:
http://www.ri.net/schools/Central_Falls/ch/heazak/petdet.html
JeffC arrives from nowhere.
mrcrecorderfollows JeffC to here.
DebbieH says, "The videos aregreat visuals that most students would never
experience. This is a plus. I would have them create their

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