Photo by Miguel Á. Padriñán on Pexels

Curriculum Designer

Inspire. Create. Share

Middle School

Early Literacy

Purpose:

  • 20 minute slides-based lesson
  • Lesson is aligned to CA Department of Education Content Standards, 6th grade
  • The lesson was created using NearPod







Purpose:

  • Create developmentally appropriate lessons using literacy standards
  • Benchmarks:
    • 4.C.ECb With teacher assistance, recognize and match words that rhyme.
    • 4.C.ECa Recognize that sentences are made up of separate words.
Photo by Francesco Ungaro on Pexels

The Unseen Artist

Project Arc:

  • Exploration of artists through interviews, books, videos and other media.
  • Writing biographies using a digital platform.
  • Sharing with community through an art showcase.

Student work samples

2020 was a digital showcase due to COVID

Photo by Alice Castro on Pexels

Ocean Explorers

Project Arc:

  • Exploration of ocean creatures through books, media and marine biologist interview.
  • Writing opinion letter to Redwood City Aquarium explaining whether your creature belongs in an aquarium.
  • Sharing with community through an exhibition.

Work Samples

Photo by Susan Wilkinson on Pexels

Native American Communities

Project Arc:

  • Exploration of Native American tribes including research to tribe characteristics
  • Research and analysis on Native American boarding schools. Done through primary and secondary sources.
  • Appreciation of Native American art through creation of jewelry, pastel drawings and basket weaving.

Sample Lessons