Katherine Mangum - The Global Monster Project

Katherine Mangum, a fifth-grade science teacher from Richmond, VA, discusses her involvement with the Global Monster Project. This initiative connects students worldwide, integrating subjects like math, science, and geography. Students write descriptions for monster parts and collaborate to build a monster. Katherine shares how the project helped her learn about her students' skills and personalities, providing valuable insights for parent conferences. She also received positive feedback from parents and her sister.

In what ways did the project help Katherine understand her students' skills?

What feedback did Katherine receive from parents and her sister?