This is my TED Talk, the final product of my Genius Hour research. In this video I will discuss subjects that many teachers have used to incorporate their class pet into the students' learning, how they did so, skills that can come out of that, and why other teachers might choose to do the same in their own classroom. Even if you don't want a class pet yourself, I hope this video opens your eyes as to why others might.
I hope you enjoy!
I love this topic Dani! You have considered many different aspects of what to consider when getting a class pet and how to tie it into the curriculum. I remember having a rabbit in the classroom when I was growing up, and I loved it. Every student got a chance to take it home for the weekend, which was awesome! Now, as I reflect from a teacher's lens, I realize how much planning goes into a decision like that. I also enjoyed hearing about the other benefits that students get from having a pet in the classroom, such as emotional development. Something you could consider for next time is filming in a different location, or adding in visuals to your video. Of course, all that takes a lot of extra time that teachers tend not to have! Great work, I enjoyed learning about your Genius Hour.
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