My name is Caroline Amberson, and I’m the fourth grade Common Core Demonstration Teacher at Dr. Mildred Dalton Henry Elementary School. I have been an elementary teacher for thirteen years.

As we continue to strengthen our implementation of the Common

Core State Standards and the Next Generation Science Standards, scholars will be achieving new heights of complexity and application of skills, which will require a shift in focus and strategies from administrators, teachers, and parents alike. Educators and parents are welcome to visit my classroom or open an email dialogue about Common Core State Standards or the changes necessary for successful instructional practices in our current educational environment.

Fourth Grade Common Core Demonstration Class Caroline Amberson, Program Specialist – Teacher Dr. Mildred Dalton Henry Elementary, SBCUSD

Scholars in Ms. Amberson’s class will be working toward mastery of

the Common Core State Standards and the Next Generation Science Standards. This will be accomplished through a rigorous, interactive curriculum that addresses Language Arts, Science, Math, and Social Studies as interconnected concepts and ideas. There will be an emphasis on collaboration and the use of technology.

In my class, educators are welcome to observe lessons that integrate:

• Scholarly collaboration

• Student accountability • Classroom management • Building positive working relationships with students • Inquiry-based explorative tasks • Technology use for the everyday classroom • Identifying the teacher role as one of facilitation • Student self-monitoring and task collaboration

Please contact Ms. Amberson at caroline.amberson@sbcusd.com to arrange a classroom visitation or begin a discussion about related topics. Classroom Schedule: This schedule is subject to changes throughout the year!

Monday 8:50 Opening Routines 9:20 Grammar 9:40 Comprehension 10:30 Recess 10:40 Math 11:25 Lunch 11:55 Science 1:00 Dismissal

Tuesday 8:50 Opening Routines 9:20 Grammar 9:45 Comprehension 10:30 Recess 10:45 Math 11:45 Lunch 12:30 Science 1:15 P.E. 2:05 Social Studies 2:35 Writing 3:30 Dismissal

Wednesday 8:50 Opening Routines 9:20 Grammar 9:45 Comprehension 10:30 Recess 10:45 Math 11:45 Lunch 12:30 Science 1:15 Social Studies 1:45 Writing 2:45 Library 3:30 Dismissal

Thursday 8:50 Opening Routines 9:20 Grammar 9:45 Comprehension 10:30 Recess 10:45 Math 11:45 Lunch 12:30 Science 1:15 Social Studies 2:20 Writing 2:40 Independent Research Project 3:30 Dismissal

Friday 8:50 Opening Routines 9:20 Grammar 9:45 Comprehension 10:30 Recess 10:45 Math 11:45 Lunch 12:30 Science 1:15 Social Studies 2:20 Writing 2:40 Independent Research Project 3:30 Dismissal

Note: Ms. Amberson may be out due to professional development opportunities, or briefly unavailable during conference/testing times. Elementary Instruction Videos Math Circles: Scholars in Ms. Amberson’s class are taught many different methods of solving problems. This video focuses on how to incorporate math circles and their necessary components (communication, collaboration, planning, self-evaluation, etc.) into an upper-elementary classroom. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MaYp6Lv8JFQ Thematic Novel Units: As an instructor, Ms. Amberson values multiple approaches to a curriculum. Thematic novel units allow an educator to increase rigor through the use of topical novels and other source material, while providing scholars many diverse opportunities to master Common Core Standards. https://vimeo.com/122046778