Creating Memorable Classroom Experiences with TCI


	#### “I can’t imagine teaching without TCI, even if it’s just a lesson here and there. It just makes class so much more interesting for all of us.” Lisa Mielke

Grade: Middle School
Subject: World Cultures and Geography
District: Austin Independent School District

Population Density in Japan: Life in a Crowded Country

Students model Japan’s population density using paper.

This activity leverages the Experiential Exercise teaching strategy, which makes abstract ideas or remote events accessible and meaningful by tapping into intrapersonal and body kinesthetic intelligences.

Three Chinese Philosophies

Learn the basic tenets of Confucianism, Daoism, and Legalism. Then discuss quotes from Confucius, Laozi, and Hanfeizi, and decide which philosophy the quote matches.

This activity leverages the Writing for Understanding teaching strategy, which gives students rich experiences to write about.

Comparing Forms of Government

Participate as representatives at a constitutional convention charged with creating a stable government and economic system for a fictitious country that has just achieved independence.

This activity leverages the Response Group teaching strategy, which challenges students to discuss complex issues in small groups.