TIE THINGS UP
THE KNOT
We all tie knots almost every
day.
Above is a simple square knot.
We are going to practice tying this
knot today.
I want you to research knots using the
resources we have covered.
After locating diagrams of knots,
select one you would like to tie.
Demonstrate and practice this knot
for the class.
***You may work with a partner on
this***
Notes---I’m
not sure this covers all 4 DOK’s but this is designed as a fun activity that
still incorporates research and working with partners. Discussion can include where a certain knot
is best used. Standards include R6.A.2.4, R6.A.1.3, R6.B.3.3.3. The inspiration for this came from our visit
to the nautical museum. I knew little
about tying knots but was impressed with how easily it engaged us in working
together. It would be a good activity to
use at various grade levels.
I think you have a good start with DOKs with this very engaging activity.
ReplyDeleteDOK 1-Identifying knots and their names
DOK 2-Tying the knot well is "solving routine multiple step problems
DOK 3- Research where a certain knot is used best
Dok 4- could extend to researching jobs and hobbies that involve knowledge of knots or knots used in other cultures.
I will have you you go back through your posts and evaluate your lessons with the Danielson evaluation tool. Watch for an email with details.
ReplyDeleteKeith,
ReplyDeleteYou could extend this activity pretty easily, in a variant of what Chris suggested for DOK4, by talking about how people use knots. For older students, probably some compare/contrast with a now/then piece.
Rhonda