Anchor+Activities

//This professional development opportunity will introduce Anchor Activities and provide resources for you to use in your planning and implementation.//

===An ANCHOR ACTIVITY  is a strategy that allows students to work on an ongoing assignment directly related to the curriculum. Students are expected to work on the assignment throughout a unit or semester either when the teacher allocates time or when the student has completed in-class work. An anchor activity is a logical extension of learning and can provide an opportunity for students to dig deeper into concepts, apply skills, and think critically. ===

One Teacher's Use of Anchor Activities
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Weather Example
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