Complete this activity with students as a whole group by modeling how to answer each question or have students work on it independently. After students have completed and decorated their activity, they can share in small groups or as a class.
*To extend this activity, take a photo of each student, place it within the astronaut shield, and hang it in the hallway or on a bulletin board
Written by Dr. Sandra Markowitz, an experienced educator with 17 years in the field of Instructional Technology. Passionate about assistive technology, Universal Design for Learning, instructional strategies, and workflow solutions, Sandra brings innovative approaches to her teaching. In the ever-evolving landscape of education, teachers continually seek innovative methods of meeting the diverse needs of their […]
Written by Dr. Sandra Markowitz, an experienced educator with 17 years in the field of Instructional Technology. Passionate about assistive technology, Universal Design for Learning, instructional strategies, and workflow solutions, Sandra brings innovative approaches to her teaching. As the end of the school year draws closer, it’s time for reflection, celebration, and closure. The final weeks […]
After the COVID-19 pandemic and the widespread learning loss that consequently occurred, many high school students struggle with decoding challenges, general fluency abilities, reading comprehension, and even language acquisition. Data from McKinsey & Company provides critical, albeit bleak, insight into the academic achievement of students in the U.S. from 2019 to 2021. The average student […]