Much was accomplished this weekend. I downloaded numerous flip charts I thought would be useful for reviewing math concepts such as, time, money and geometric shapes. I discovered that the same concept may be presented better in some than others, therefore, teachers really should preview several Activboard flipcharts hosting similar concepts to find one that will best compliment your lesson.
My kindergarten students are learning about pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters and their values. I previewed four flipcharts pertaining to money.
One specific flipchart seemed to meet the @Everyday Math criteria objectives and standards more accurately with the exception of an important factual blunder.
Where the nickel is introduced, the flip chart shows the head of Jefferson on the front and the Monticello Building on the back (Jefferson’s Family House). The flip chart author incorrectly refers to this building as the “White House.” Blunders such as this could be turned into a teachable moment if the teacher is prepared. Editing and hyper linking to www.explorer.monticello.org and www.whitehousemuseum.org/ residence.htm to research and compare buildings may result in students’ further inquiry and learning.
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