Friday, September 23, 2011

Patrick's Presentation (in two parts)

Patrick made a presentation to his class of 4th, 5th, and 6th graders. The presentation compared some key characteristics of raptors, specifically the Golden Eagle and the Red Tailed Hawk.

This was a volunteer project - not part of a classroom assignment. He did well with eye contact and visuals (behind him was a PowerPoint slideshow, which you can download below if you'd like) filled with great pictures. His teacher referenced his good use of eye contact - having memorized most of his report - as a key to making a good presentation.  Next week, the class will be making individual presentations on a specific dinosaur that they have each been researching.





If you would like to download the slideshow (I'm sorry I couldn't see it on the screen in his room; the lighting was difficult), you can get an idea of what the kids were seeing.  Click here to download the presentation.

Professor Mellmann

Today Patrick gave a presentation comparing Red Tailed Hawks and Golden Eagles.

His presentation included a Power Point slideshow, which he did entirely on his own, and a few questions/answers at the end. Like other presentations he's done, this was not a classroom assignment and he was the only student making such a presentation.

Thursday, September 22, 2011

Another day of painting!

Today's accomplishment in Patrick's room; the coral cave.

I'm not certain, but I think I'm done painting. Now I can begin the rest of the decorating!

Saturday, September 10, 2011