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Reflection after completing a project is very important for students to do because it acts like glue and helps make the information stick.  Reflection helps students look back at the information and discover new information they have missed.  The book states that reflection is helpful for students because it allows them to, “ Think about what they learned, their growth as learners, and what they want to learn in projects ahead. 

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As a teacher, it is our job to encourage our students to elaborate their answers and reflections.  This allows students to think on a higher level and allows them to my connections to the world around them. You can encourage students to elaborate on reflections by asking Higher Order of Thinking Questions based off of Blooms Taxonomy.

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A good way to build tradition and identity is to share your students accomplishments.  When their accomplishments are shared with the community, they will give you support and want to be involved more in the school. Ask the community to be a part of learning celebrations,

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Having a celebration for learning is very meaningful for students.  It allows them to show off their hard work and feel proud of it.  It is always good to share work with the community.

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This topic relates to my projects because at the end of the project the students are going to hold a health and wellness fair.  Students will present their work to parents, peers, and the community.