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Sixth Grade Language Arts Unit Integrates Neurobiology

In the sixth grade, students read Lois Lowry’s book The Giver, a novel about memory, as well various essays about how the mind works. This unit “supports our work with the Institute for Social and Emotional Learning by encouraging students to work metacognitively as they build study strategies,” says teacher Isaac Jacobs. In class yesterday, students read Daniel Schacter's introduction to The Science of Emotion.
 
“This project is the brainchild of David Jefferies; 30-plus years into his tenure, his excitement about tinkering with the curriculum is so inspiring,” adds Mr. Jacobs. And, we get a chance to work through some great science journalism. As an integrated unit, our work definitely makes it matter by showing students how the humanities and sciences are so closely connected.” MORE PHOTOS
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