The photo above as authentic inspiration – this is one that can go in a million different directions…
Authentic Science: What causes us to see a rainbow? What causes the different colors? Why are some rainbows more colorful than others?
Authentic Math: Is it possible to figure out the diameter and radius of a rainbow?
Authentic Research/Reading: Read about rainbows. Learn about rainbows.
Authentic Literature: Read stories that feature rainbows. How did the “pot of gold at the end of the rainbow” tale start?
Authentic Writing: Write a report about rainbows. Write a fiction story featuring a rainbow.
Authentic Creation: Create a diorama, a poster, storyboard, video, photo journal…
Remember in authentic learning there is a starting point or prompt, and your student(s) can go anywhere from there. (Rainbows – Rain – Building a Rain Gauge…Rainbows – Lack of Rain – Irrigation Techniques…) And not all authentic learning leads to a big project. Sometimes a quick hit and time to move on…
The sky is the limit (pun intended).
The Educational Journey 