Day 11….Thursday at Jubilee Hills

Today I went to a science class where students just completed a lesson on seeds and nutrients. Working in small teams students created a unique fruit or vegetable dish and explained the 

ingredients to the class.  The students explained what they learned to me and we thought about how important nutrient sources are to 

the world.  

 

                                          

I also attended the Hindi English class which was an active learning environment. The teacher drew a map of India on the board and students referred to it as they talked.  The lesson involved listening, reading, and writing skills.  Students stood up to answer a question or came up to the front of the class.  When the students finished answering a question the teacher shook their hand and you could sense the confidence, respect, and trust the students and teacher had for one another.   I was able to teach a mini lesson on developing global communities using a connection with the “Be Nice” tootsie pop lesson.  We constructed a Venn diagram on the board, if a student was unable to write the word they drew a graphic representation, we then wrote the word together.  Students were excited to receive a “Be Nice” bracelet at the end of the lesson and practiced how they will share the message with friends and family.

                                                  

Robyn and I then made presentations to Grade 9-12 on “Developing Skills to Confront the Global Economy.”  It was interactive and thought provoking.  We presented information, then a student led panel from Grade 12 of Wael, Charana, Aishwarya, Abhishek, and Swat answered questions and led a discussion with the student body.   This was a great opportunity for students to think critically and share their insights on global education now and think about how they will interact as global leaders of the future.  I hope to share a video link of the complete presentation when it becomes available from the JH AV Department.

After school Robyn, Deepthi from Jubilee Hills and I went to Shilparamam which is an arts, crafts and cultural village.  There is a museum with over 15 life-sized huts and models that showcase the skills and life of artisans.  It’s a kaleidoscope of India’s color, diversity and talent with music, gardens, art and shopping.   

 

                                                    

                                                                                               

We then met Emily from IREX and Sree for a Hindi movie called Dil Dhadakne Do.  It’s a comedy-drama that evolves around a dysfunctional Punjabi family on a cruise ship with lots of dancing and music.  It was amazing how we could follow a movie in a different language and the theater was quite posh, with refreshments delivered to you as you watch from reclining, red velvet seats.  Sree, who is an avid movie goer, explained about the big business of movies in Bollywood.  I will be sure and use this information for a marketing and entertainment lesson at my high school.