"Actually, they all do one semester of each of the sciences i.e. physics, chemistry and biology. And no, they don't earn high school credit for these. I must also mention that we follow the IB program. cheers, Kusum"
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Diversity In Our Schools
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Kusum Wagle replied to Kathleen Baten's discussion Integrated Science in the group Science Teachers
"We do have Integrated Sciences for our 6th and 7th grades and then the separate disciplines 8th grade onwards. Ours is also a very hands-on program and the 6th and 7th graders get some solid foundation in the basic science concepts. I…"
Kusum Wagle added a discussion to the group NAIS Teachers of the Future
Visible Thinking Routines
I was wondering if anybody was using these Thinking Routines? I learned of them from Ron Ritchhart at Project Zero and subsquently did an online course on them. I use them quite often and find that they help deepen the student's understanding of a concept. They can be used at the beginning of a unit or in the middle or at the end. Some examples are; See, Think, Wonder; Headlines; I used to think...now I think; Connect Extend Challenge. I am happy to share the website if anybody is…See More
Kusum Wagle replied to JoAnn Young's discussion Project Based Learning in the group Professional Development
"My pleasure! PZ has opened so many new ways of thinking for me - I think you will be excited by it and so will your teacher colleagues. You could call Jim at the school number 202 243 1800 or his direct line (which I think is) 202 243…"
Kusum Wagle replied to JoAnn Young's discussion Project Based Learning in the group Professional Development
"Here's what Jim just wrote to me:
Okay. If she's interested in preschool, I know just the people from PZ to help her out. You might tell her there's a Visible Thinking conference in Miami in March focused on early…"
Kusum Wagle replied to JoAnn Young's discussion Project Based Learning in the group Professional Development
"Yes, Project Zero does offer that kind of support. I am going to refer you to Jim Reese who happens to be the Curriculum Coordinator at our school (Washington International School) and he is the right person to help you since he is one of the…"
Kusum Wagle replied to JoAnn Young's discussion Project Based Learning in the group Professional Development
"You might want to visit schools that have the PYP program of the IB diploma program. The Primary Years Program has Units which encompass most subjects and have some project based learning. I also found Project Zero offered by…"
Kusum Wagle joined Charlie Mitchell's group
Diversity In Our Schools
A group dedicated to talking about all kinds of diversity issues and sharing ideas and resouces.
Kusum Wagle left a comment for Demetri Orlando
"Hello Demetri ~ Happy New Year! I am sorry to bother you but I am part of the ToF and have strangely enough not been receiving any updates from the discussions site. What should i be doing? Kind regards, Kusum Waglé"
Kusum Wagle replied to Lori Beth Wiseman's discussion Professional Development Webpages in the group Professional Development
"Dear Lori Beth ~ Our school uses the Moodle site extensively for prof dev pages; class pages etc. and we are very lucky to have a wonderful administrator who updates it regularly. Staff who go for prof dev courses come back and give feedback on the…"
Kusum Wagle replied to Myra Haase's discussion Education by Play in the group NAIS Teachers of the Future
"Also if you are talking about playing outdoors (not just video games) I could not agree with you more! We learnt so many important life skills when at play - working collaboratively in team games and also independently; learning the rules of the…"
Kusum Wagle joined Charlie Mitchell's group
21st Century Skills
What do we need to do in order to better equip our students to become true leaders in a "flat world" that has both exciting opportunities and challenges at every turn?
Kusum Wagle joined Demetri Orlando's group
Professional Development
"It's better to be on the bottom of a ladder you want to climb, than to be on the top of one you don't."
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Differentiated Instruction
An area for collecting and discussing resources related to differentiated instruction.
Kusum Wagle replied to Demetri Orlando's discussion Do your students use a digital tool for citations or bibliographies? in the group Librarians
"We start our 6th graders with NoodleTools, thanks to our wonderful librarians, and it has worked very well for us. By the time, they get to the higher grades, it is second nature. Plus it is simple and sophisticated and easy to use."
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Librarians
Libraries have been the core of schools since their beginning (or before?). This group explores the shifting landscape as the means and method of storing and finding human knowledge grow and evolve.
Profile Information
- School:
- Washington International School
- Location (city, state):
- Washington DC
- Job title:
- MS Sciences Coordinator
- School or personal website:
- http://www.wis.edu
Latest Activity
Amanda McLaughlin joined Jim Foley's group
iPad User Group
Is your school piloting the use of the iPad as a device for teaching and learning? Let's join…See More
Amanda McLaughlin replied to Ed Patterson's discussion Wireless Projection of iPad2 - iPad2s in the group iPad User Group"We use this too and I don't have a Mac. I use a PC. I have liked it! "
Demetri Orlando posted a videoABC's What Would You Do (Bike Thief)
ABC's "What Would You Do" is quickly becoming one of my favorite shows. It's fascinating to see human nature in action when no one knows they are being filme...
Terrell Neuage posted a blog postDragonBoat Festivals, DiscoveryLand, B’days
China surely is the champion of what is and what is not and perceptions mashed together to morph…See More
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