When the Deepwater Horizon oil well exploded in the Gulf of Mexico
earlier this year, teachers across the country recognized an opportunity
to bring real-world applications of math and science into their
classrooms. Similarly, the rescue of 33 Chilean miners has triggered
student discussions about everything from heroism to human biology.
In the wake of such dramatic events, some teachers are eager to do
more than host current-events-style conversations. They want to use the
news as a launching pad for in-depth student learning. But making that
happen requires teachers and students to dive into topics for which
there are no texts or guidebooks. What’s more, maintaining student
interest can be challenging once the headlines start to fade and media
attention shifts to tomorrow’s hot topic.
How do you plan for academically rigorous projects that are “ripped
from the headlines”? Here are a few suggestions, along with some timely
resources.
When the Deepwater Horizon oil well exploded in the Gulf of Mexico earlier this year, teachers across the country recognized an opportunity to bring real-world applications of math and science into their classrooms. Similarly, the rescue of 33 Chilean miners has triggered student discussions about everything from heroism to human biology.
In the wake of such dramatic events, some teachers are eager to do more than host current-events-style conversations. They want to use the news as a launching pad for in-depth student learning. But making that happen requires teachers and students to dive into topics for which there are no texts or guidebooks. What’s more, maintaining student interest can be challenging once the headlines start to fade and media attention shifts to tomorrow’s hot topic.
How do you plan for academically rigorous projects that are “ripped from the headlines”? Here are a few suggestions, along with some timely resources.
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