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"Tell
me and I forget, show me and I remember, involve me and I understand."
Holland Brook 5th graders make fire with Bill Schindler.Parkerscreek Primitive Technology weaves all of its educational demonstrations around the above quote. These demonstrations provide a unique opportunity for your students to be involved in the learning process by offering an enriched hands-on experience that is directly inline with the Core Curricular Content Standards. Your students will not watch from the sidelines - they will become actively involved. This inquiry-based approach has been proven to enhance critical thinking skills, build collaboration, and most importantly provide all students with an opportunity for success. For literature that supports the benefits of using inquiry-based learning in an outdoor setting to benefit all students, please visit the Research Support page.
Teacher's Listen Up!! Parkerscreek provides you with workshops that:
This ONE-OF-A-KIND demonstration model was developed specifically by Parkerscreek. Since both Bill and his wife, Christina, are educators, they understand the importance of not only supporting teachers with necessary background and extension activities, but designing their demonstrations for all students to succeed, while still meeting curricular objectives. To guarantee curricular goals are met, each demonstration has been aligned with the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards. View how each primitive technology matches the content standards.
Another Twist on the Program : Instead of simply providing a brochure that details a standard demonstration schedule, they have devised a program that allows teachers the freedom and flexibility to design a program to match their curricular needs. Here's how this unique program works:
In 3 easy steps, you have just custom designed an inquiry-based workshop that is tailored to your school's educational objectives.
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Parkerscreek Primitive Technology Bill Schindler, Ph.D. (908) 627-1568
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