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Pamela Helmich replied to Chip Abolafia's discussion How can you use an ARS with your studetns to promote critical thinking and writing? in Bethel - Using Art and Photography as a Primary Source
"I think that the ARS format for citation is easy.  It would be easy for the younger kids to learn to do.  I have always used pictures for writing prompts but I recently started requiring the students to write 3 observations, 3 inferences and 3…"
Feb 18, 2013
Pamela Helmich replied to Chip Abolafia's discussion Choosing the right image... in Bethel - Using Art and Photography as a Primary Source
"As I work with elementary students I would be very careful with showing pictures.  At that age I would be very leery about showing anything controversial.  That being said I think it depends on your students.  Some groups can handle issues that…"
Feb 17, 2013
Pamela Helmich replied to Stephanie Campbell's discussion Final Projects in Bethel - Using Art and Photography as a Primary Source
"Mt Everest.ARS PHelmich.doc"
Feb 17, 2013
Pamela Helmich replied to Chip Abolafia's discussion Post 2 in Bethel - Using Art and Photography as a Primary Source
"It has to be from that era or event.   If the picture is taken/painted later it now becomes a secondary source."
Feb 17, 2013
Pamela Helmich replied to Chip Abolafia's discussion Post 1 - How would you use... in Bethel - Using Art and Photography as a Primary Source
"I have enjoyed the morning.  Most of the pictures and lessons have been geared toward older students but they have been getting me thinking about what I can do to bring things to life for the students.  I like the thought of using pictures and…"
Feb 16, 2013
Pamela Helmich replied to Stephanie Campbell's discussion Introductions in Bethel - Using Art and Photography as a Primary Source
"Greetings,
My name is Pamela Helmich.  I have taught 5 years in Tuntutuliak.   I started with just fourth grade but now I teach fourth and fifth grade in a dual language setting.  I love looking at photographs and using photographs in my lessons. …"
Feb 15, 2013
Pamela Helmich replied to Stephanie Campbell's discussion Final Projects in Bethel - Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source
"This is my second try.

Here is my ARS on Contra DanceP Hemich ARS.doc"
Nov 24, 2012
Pamela Helmich replied to Stephanie Campbell's discussion Final Projects in Bethel - Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source
"Here is my ARS on Contra Dancing"
Nov 24, 2012
Pamela Helmich replied to Stephanie Campbell's discussion 1970s - Modern Reflections in Bethel - Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source
"Not that I can do hip hop but I never realized how "easy" it was.  What I liked the most about this class was how simply the dance steps were broken down.  I had several ah-ha moments.  

Gabe's comments about attitude and swagger were great.  What…"
Nov 5, 2012
Pamela Helmich replied to Stephanie Campbell's discussion WWII, 50s & 60s - Nuclear Age in Bethel - Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source
"So much happening in this era.  I love that the government came up with Animal dances to combat "Hitlerism".  That could lead to a good discussion with high school students.  Why did the government do this?  What was the need?  Does the government…"
Nov 4, 2012
Pamela Helmich replied to Elizabeth Hunt's discussion WWI, 1920s - Progressives in Bethel - Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source
"The Charleston is an easy dance to recognize. The Fox Trot is not as easy to pick out. Sometimes the kids "earn" a movie Saturday. It would be fun to teach these dance to the kids and see if they recognize them in an old movie.
This was my…"
Nov 4, 2012
Pamela Helmich replied to Stephanie Campbell's discussion Westward Movement / Pioneers in Bethel - Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source
"The butterfly was fun and the way that Elizabeth changed it for a seasonal slant was extremely fun.  I liked how eye contact was emphasize during the Jump Jim Joe song: a good skill for our kids to learn. I love the thought of using this at a Family…"
Nov 4, 2012
Pamela Helmich replied to Stephanie Campbell's discussion Negro Spirituals / Civil War in Bethel - Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source
"I wish that I had a big skirt to dance some of these dances in.  swish, swish, swish
I liked the quad dance better than the cake walk. Especially today, I didn't have to think as much.  = ) I just had to dance the given steps. These are good for the…"
Nov 3, 2012
Pamela Helmich replied to Stephanie Campbell's discussion Colonial and Revolutionary Era Reflections in Bethel - Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source
"The waltz is a beautiful dance but it is something that I will have to practice more before I intro it to my students.  I like the circle dance much more.  It was free and easy. If we made mistakes it just made us laugh.  This would be fun to set up…"
Nov 3, 2012
Pamela Helmich replied to Stephanie Campbell's discussion Pre-Colonial Era (Baroque, Renaissance & Pre-Columbus Native America) Reflections in Bethel - Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source
"The welcome dance would be a good morning routine/tradition.  I have done the dance that we learned at the Art Institute in Juneau as a morning activity and the kids seem to like it.  This would be another song to do and "change it up".   Anna had a…"
Nov 3, 2012
Pamela Helmich replied to Elizabeth Hunt's discussion Welcome & Introductions in Bethel - Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source
"Greetings Everyone! 
My name is Pamela Helmich and I teach 4th and 5th grade in Tuntutuliak.  This is my sixth year. If it wasn't for a snow storm preventing me from going to my school's job fair I would have never gone to the job fair that the lksd…"
Oct 29, 2012