There are incredible lessons, projects, and opportunities for students throughout Lansing High School. To share these initiatives, Dr. Penrose sends an all-staff email with pictures of an assignment, project, or activity and titles it "Name It, Claim It." The teacher responsible then replies to all staff to briefly explain what the unit is, what they are doing, and any reactions. The email allows teachers to visit other teachers' classrooms virtually and start conversations about student learning, cross-curricular activities, and differentiation.
This was a project that allowed students to explore career opportunities available in the Restaurant, Event Planning, Hospitality , and Tourism fields. It was hands on, creative, and personal to each student. They chose a career that interested them, researching the job skills and education needed, job outlook for Kansas and the US, description of duties, opportunities for advancement, and whether or not they would choose to do this job.
I have done this project in my classes each semester for the past 5 years, and these are by far the most outstanding results. I am so proud of them!
