Meet in the Middle Presentation

Wanted to share a video I made of our trip to the Texas capitol to participate in the Law Enforcement Torch Run, and also our presentation to Special Olympics Texas board members and law enforcement personnel from around the state, of the Meet in the Middle project our school has been a part of. We went with some students from Cedar Valley Middle School and enjoyed our time. We were able to meet the governer and also the Austin chief of police.

Class Discussion- Rex Lewis-Clark

We're going to watch the video as a class and discuss what we saw.

April 12 Reflection-Hearing Impairment

This reflection is due Friday, April 16.

Go to this website and find the answers to the following questions. There are 4 pages and you can navigate through them at the bottom of the website.

1- What is a hearing impairment and what causes it?

2- Can it be treated? How?

3- How does a person who is deaf learn and commmunicate?

Check out this video. Notice the lyrics at the bottom. The top lyrics are the exact words. The bottom lyrics are the ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation. Besides hand gestures, how else does a person use their body to express their feelings?

March 9 Reflection-"R" Word Final thoughts

We just finished participating in the Erase the "R" Word campaign and had 466 students and staff pledge to not use the "R" word in their everyday vocabulary.

THANK YOU ALL!

Now that we are finished, tell me what impact the videos we watched had on other students. What did you hear other students saying? Tell me if you have had anyone use different language and recognize it. Just share your thoughts on our efforts in the comment section below.

I've also included a couple of videos that further demonstrate the need to eliminate the "R" word.

Last thing, if you would like to sign the online pledge at http://www.r-word.org/, please do so and encourage your family and friends to do the same.

Feb. 2 Reflection-Orthopedic Impairment Videos

Last week I asked about specific activities and if you thought someone could do them if they were in a wheelchair. The following videos demonstrate that even if you are in a wheelchair you can still live your life and enjoy any activity you want....you just have to find a way to do it.

I want you to watch at least four of these, but feel free to watch them all. After you watch them, just reflect on what you saw. Tell me how it made you feel. Tell me what you thought. Just give me a reflection on what impressed you, what surprised you, and maybe even if it inspired you. This will be due Friday, February 5.

Skateboarding



Mountain Climbing



Rugby



Fencing



High Jump



Football

Softball

Tennis



Bowling



Soccer



Hockey



Paragliding



Dancing (This wasn't on the list, but I found it and thought it was cool)

January 26 Reflection-Orthopedic Impairments

First, tell me what does having an orthopedic impairment mean?

Many times people with orthopedic impairments use wheelchairs for mobility. Of the following activities, which ones do you think people in a wheelchair could do. List them in your comment. This is due Friday, January 29.

Your comment should answer what an orthopedic impairment is and which of the following activities a person in a wheelchair could do.

mountain climbing
rugby
football
skateboarding
softball
tennis
fencing
high jump
bowling
soccer
hockey
paragliding

January 12 Reflection-Autism

We're back! Disability reports are finished so its back to our reflections. Here's your assignment.

Watch the video, you can stop watching at 2:35. After that it talks about a clinic that offers services. I want you to watch the video and listen to the signs and symptoms they offer. Think about the kids in our class with autism and if any of them fit what is being described.

The only question you need to answer with a comment below is
1- Name 3 signs or symptoms of a behavior a child may demonstrate, indicating they may have autism.

This is due Friday, January 15. Remember, no last names in your comment!

What's a PSA?

Hey guys! We've been discussing PSAs (public service announcements) and how they are used to promote a cause. I am embedding some Special Olympics Erase the R Word PSAs for you to view. If you are interested in creating some of these for your school, please let me know in a comment. We will spend time in the future creating a script, filming, and editing. Let me know what you are interested in doing.

10/14 Assignment: Disability Report Selection

Please click on the following link after reading the assignment.

Click here for the list of disabilities.

It will take you to a website listing multiple kinds of disabilities. I want you to choose 3 that interest you and let me know through the comment section below. If there is a disability you are interested in and it is not listed, no problem. You can make a selection that is not on the list.

You will be doing a disability report on one of them in the near future. I will assign the type of disability you will be reporting on in the order I receive your request. You may not receive your top choice, give me 3 total.

Reflection Oct. 7: Teammates

Watch the video and share some thoughts. Make it mean something. Due by Friday, Oct. 9.

Reflection Sept. 29: Miracle League Baseball

I would like for you to go the Austin area Miracle League (click on it) website and explore around the tabs on the left. These are some of your options.

History
What is the Miracle League?
Photo Galleries
Buddy Information
Additional FAQ's

Tell me three things new you learned about this league that makes it different than other traditional baseball leagues.

Now that you are familiar with the league, watch this video and leave a comment sharing a reflection of how you felt watching it.

This reflection is due Friday, October 2.

Sept. 8 Reflection: People first language

We began a discussion on how we talk about people with disabilities and how we explain what condition they have. I want you to go to this website link, Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities, and read the article. It is a bit long, but you can get through it.

Once finished, leave a comment demonstrating 3 correct ways to refer to someone with a disability. (Hint, examples are provided at the end of article, or you can be a go-getter and come up with your own.) This is due Friday, Sept.18.

Special Olympics Volunteers Needed!

Hey guys! A lot of you have now learned a little about Special Olympics and we have talked about volunteer opportunities. The Round Rock team will be starting their bowling season on Sept. 16 for elementary and middle school aged athletes. If you would like to learn more or find out who to contact please go to this link, RRISD Special Olympics.

It does say in there you have to be 14 but we want any partners who are interested to please come volunteer. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Welcome to Partners in PE: 8/27 Reflection

Hi everyone! You've made it through the first few days of school and I'm sure you are overwhelmed with information. All you need to do for your first assignment is click on one of the links to the left and look around a little to learn about something you were unfamiliar with. Leave a comment (click on the comments tab below) stating what you learned.

Thanks! Get ready for a fun and also challenging year!

Remember: After you leave a comment, you need to click on the Comment as: tab and select either name/url, or anonymous (if choosing anonymous, put your name in the comment section). This is how you put your name on your assignment.