Videos Index
View a rich collection of video vignettes of school practices that illustrate one or more aspects of the
California Department of Education's (CDE) 12 Recommendations for Middle Grades Success.
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Search Instructions: To search for video titles, abstracts and descriptions enter keywords into the search box. Select "Yes" to search for videos in Chapter 4.
Recommendation 4—Relevance
Video: Career Technical Education: Agriculture Class (WMV; 6:19) |
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Abstract: Students in the agriculture class at Reyburn Intermediate School in Clovis, experience real-world connections through participation in a mock swine auction, guided practice with ear notching, and a trip to the school’s swine barn for authentic follow-up to classroom learning. Keywords: relevance, relevant, interest-based, career technical education, CTE, electives, field trips, adolescents, video
Video: Enhancing Science Instruction with Technology (WMV; 5:01) |
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Abstract: By tapping into the wireless and w.i.r.e.d world of young adolescents, educators at Holmes International Middle School in Northridge, California, engage students by infusing state-of-the-art technology into science classes. As a result, students view science in a positive light, have the confidence to tackle the rigors of advanced courses, and gain a glimpse of science as a potential career goal. Keywords: relevance, relevant, hands-on, real-world learning, probeware, labs, lessons, instruction, technology, adolescents, video
Video: Portfolio Day (WMV; 9:46) |
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Abstract: Eighth graders at Castaic Middle School in the Santa Clarita Valley make a positive impression on community members by presenting standards-based portfolios of their best school work and discussing their career aspirations, interests, talents, and hobbies. Keywords: relevance, relevant, real-world experiences, engage, engaging students, interdisciplinary, careers, interviews, benchmarks, rubrics, partners, partnerships, job skills, adolescents, video