Long Term Projects in the Library

Implementing Long Term Projects in the

Library

Andrea SykesBrock Public School

Anansi Two months Four classes (entire primary division) Black History Month Project Focus on the character of Anansi and

group 3-D paper mache project

Brochure

brochure

Brochures One term One class at a time Have done Space and Trading Partners

units Investigation, Research, ICT tool use

(Publisher)

Teaching and Learning with Big Projects Deeper learning and teaching Avoid “sound bite” teaching Support whole school initiatives or individual class

plans Easier day to day planning Students develop stronger connection to library

program, learning space and more effectively use library tools

Model best practices (showcase your strengths) Easy to differentiate for individual needs

Geckos, Geckos, Geckos Three months Two classes (grade one/two) Guided research project Group Art culminating activity

One project of many Gecko projects

Leaders of Canada

Federal Steven Harper is the prime minister. The prime Minister is the most important

person of Canada government The prime Minister speaks to other

countries for Ontario In 2003,Steven Harper co-founded the

conservative party of Canada. First elected to house of commons in 1993

Provincial Dalton McGuinty is the premier of Ontario

and he is the 24th premier He works hard for Ontario to be a best

place McGuinty is always proud and happy Dalton McGuinty was born on July, 1955

Municipal It’s a mayor David Miller Elected in November 2003 Reelected in November 2006 He wants Toronto to be prosperity and live

ability

Canadian Government PowerPoint Presentation Three months One class (grade 5) Supported research (online focus) and

development of PowerPoint presentations

Tips for Long Term Projects Develop an outline for your project (but stay flexible). Consult and use resources Talk and plan with all stakeholders (teachers and students). Don’t give yourself a fixed timeline. Timelines are often very long. That’s okay. Be open to creativity Designate a space in the library to store the materials, books

etc for the project so that all teachers and students involved can access it.

Ensure that students, classroom teachers and the T-L engage in assessment and celebration of the work.

Chicka Chicka Boom!

Chicka Chicka Boom! Two months Kindergarten Movement, Chant, Repeated Reading,

Media (YouTube), Group painting

The Art of Eric Carle One month Two kindergarten classes Read and study Eric Carle’s books with a

focus on his art and art techniques Collage in the style of Eric Carle

Long Term Project Process Introduction Sharing and Modelling Ongoing reference to the culminating project

(maintain continuity)

Gradual release of responsibility Enough time to work on the culminating task

Shared Assessment Celebration