I teach an inquisitive, motivated group of advanced fourth graders who learn by questioning and creating. They are a joyful group, eager to discover new things each day. Together, we create a community filled with choice and empowered learners. Design and innovation are integrated into all we do and my goal is to provide exciting and engaging, hands-on experiences so that learning comes to life. Ours is a collaborative classroom where students work together to make sense of the world around them. Through exploration and problem solving, students are better able to understand and make a difference in the world they live in. Learning in our class is an adventure!
My Project
In Stacy McNaulty's book, Millionaires for the Month, two kids become unlikely partners when they find a wallet that belongs to a technology billionaire named Laura Friendly who challenges them to spend five million dollars in just thirty days. They can't tell anyone, and there are many other rules. If they succeed, there is a great reward. Each chapter ends with a mathematical recounting of the money spent.
As students read this compelling tale, they will be challenged to donate an imaginary million dollars to global charities.
Students will research charitable organizations around the world to determine how to spend their fortune. Then, they will create an Excel spreadsheet to document their spending.
By reading Millionaires for the Month, students will come to better understand the value of a dollar and how to help others at the same time.
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