Day 2 at Effie

Day 2
The energy picked up in class today. Despite the fact that we have few tools, one of the teachers lent us a hatchet that has been very helpful. The students are very into the project and I am feeling confident that we can have the bones all formed by Friday. I am concerned that we will not have the time to put the skeleton together. I am hoping I can extend my stay here to finish the project. I feel really welcomed by the students and I really appreciate how hard they are working and their enthusiasm for the product.
I started the review for the unit test for 1st and 2nd period. The students seem to be struggling with the material, but we are getting through it together.
Tomorrow we will finish the review, I am going to work on the skull of the skeleton and see if I can get it going. The student who chose to do the skull is feeling a bit lost on what to do. The sternum is done and the ribs look like they will work out. I am looking forward to coming back tomorrow.

Day 1 at Effie Kochrine

Today went great. The project of making a skeleton out of birch wood was accepted well. Today students chose their chunk of wood, and we began carving them. I feel very insecure about whether or not we will be able to finish the project by Friday. I bought a jigsaw, but it is not as strong as what we need. Students are currently using the chisels and hammers to work the wood. The skull is the most intimidating part, followed closely by the pelvis.
My mentor at Effie is Mr. Sullivan. He has been very kind and supportive. I really appreciate that. The students have made me feel very welcome and I am really enjoying my time here.

This blog was created for an assignment for my "rural" practicum.