Chapter+26+-+Bringing+the+Outside+In


 * By: Vanessa Hipkins, Raquel Fusick and Gina Bradshaw

Guiding Question:** How does using outside resources in and out of the classroom enrich student learning?

-provide students with unique learning opportunities. -initiate relationships with adults they may not normally meet. -bringing in a resource person can be used to dismiss sterotypes.
 * Local Experts:**

-parents -industry and commerce representatives -interest and service groups -government officials -individuals with unique backgrounds
 * Sources of Local Experts:**

Communities offer an amazing variety of materials for teachers and students: -consulates -federal agencies -provincial and local services -political parties -resource industries -environment and development organizations
 * Community-Developed Materials:**

Involving students directly in the community through field experiences can foster rich understanding not available from textbook study.
 * Field Experiences:**

Prior activities set the context for the experience, and help studnets participate with an INQUIRING attitude. First and foremost, students need to be aware of field-trip objectives.
 * Preparatory Activities:**

-school -local neighbourhood -public services -retail businesses -manufactuing sites -community celebrations -historical sites -resource development sites -environment preservation sites -government operations -transportation and communication venues
 * Field Sites:**

Students can record their observations in an organized manner by: -tally sheets -maps -note-taking sheets -photograghs/video -sketches -journals -interviews
 * Activites at the Site:**

1. students organize and interpret the data they have gathered. 2. students share findings with others. 3. students review and assess the experience including the before and after activities.
 * Follow-Up Activities:**

-What conclusions can we draw from this information? -Were we able to answer all the questions or do we need to consult other sources? -What other questions arise?
 * Teacher Guided Questions:**

-What was the purpose in engaging in this community experience? -Did we achieve our purpose? Was the trip interesting? -Was the trip the best way to obtain the needed information?
 * Student Guided Questions:**

-parent volunteers -parent consent -school board permission -funding -availability - sites, experts -transportation
 * Challenges:**

Students will walk around the second floor of the education building finding various card naming different field-experience locations. Students will record the information they find regarding the different categories. Once all of the information is collected, students will return to their table groups and all together discuss their findings and fit them into categories. Then we are going to bring it on home and make connections between the chapter and the activity!
 * Activity:**