The Time of Our Lives

After discussing what a timeline is, six graders were divided into groups; each group was assigned a grade level. They have asked the responsible teacher of each class to decide with the students upon the most important accomplishment they have done this year. Then every student signed the classroom accomplishment paper as evidence of his/her approval. After that, six graders placed the accomplishment papers on the timeline, and displayed it in the school hallway to reflect positive and good memories of all students.

An Investigation into Matter

Based on the belief about differences among students, how they learn, and their individual interests, six graders experienced a classroom session where all students learned effectively, regardless of their differences in ability. Students experimented using their household materials preparing different mixtures. They were able to recognize the differences between homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures. They were also asked to identify the solute and the solvent in each of the solutions. The most exciting step in this learning by doing activity was when a student from each group was assigned as a reporter to fetch and discuss with other groups their thoughts and ideas and transfer them to his group.