Mat+Nelson


 * Email**: mathew.nelson@k12.sd.us


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 * Unit**: Measurement and Introduction to Basic Tools of Science


 * Unit Link: []

District inservice:** During one of the 6th grade or Science Curriculum team meetings early in the year I plan to provide professional development for my colleagues regarding 21st Century Skills. During the in-service I am going to provide a very brief overview of the 21st Century Skills, show the "Shake it up" video, and conclude by having a hands on activity wherethe “class” engages in a portion of my 21st Century unit, specifically the “21st Century Project Carousel Rotations” found on the Unit Link url above. The length of time will be 30 minutes and I will simply include an overview and a couple of examples of ways to integrate 21st Century Skills into the curriculum so that there is not frustration or an information overload.

Later in January during the “Teachers teaching Teachers” in-service day for Madison Central School District teachers I plan to also provide to lead a break out session that provides an overview of the MTA and also show some examples of 21st Century tools.