Ruth Rabinowitz
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Newton Centre, Massachusetts, United States
About the store
1.Five years of experience as Director of a Creativity Group for children aged 6 to 16.
2.Ten years experience as a Drama Teacher.
3. Six years of experience teaching Environmental Awareness to high school pupils.
4.Twenty years experience as a General Pracitioner, Dietary Counseller and Homoeopath.
5. Ten years experience as Director of a job Creation Project for underpriveleged people, based on Agenda 21 principles and Millenium goals.
6. Thirteen years experience as a Memebr of Parliament in South Africa
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Topic 4: EVOLUTION - Interactive Learning in Natural Sciences
EVOLUTION is the fourth module in the Working with Wonder series.
It deals with Darwin's theory of natural selection and with the modern scientific understanding of genetics. Learning modalities include modern science, mime, games, dramatization, projects and problem solving group work.
Ruth Rabinowitz is the author and seller of "Working with Wonder"-a Handbook for Holistic Science Education. It is a 14 Part handbook on teaching the natural sciences in a manner that is active, questioning, fu
4th - 7th
Drama, Environment, General Science
DISCOVERIES AND INVENTIONS - Understanding major scientific truths
Think like Pythagoras, Newton and Einstein. Learn to survive travel mechanize.
Use this comprehensive and interactive material to understand and enjoy the Discoveries and Inventions that have brought us into the 21st century, standing on the shoulders of one giant after another.
Through providing simple questions and providing stories and experiments, lead students through the fascinating evolution of Science and Technology.
1. What has enabled us to survive? The competitive and co- operative us
5th - 8th
Earth Sciences, General Science
ENVIRONMENT and ECOLOGY: The Basis of Sustainable Living and Climate Change
ENVIRONMENT AND ECOLOGY provide an understanding of the cycles in life and the basic principle of balance in nature. This module makes the concept of Sustainable Living tangible and explains the basis of Climate Change and the connectedness of all things.
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The interaction between Earth, Air, Fire and Water and the power of each are explained through the latest scientific concept, games, stories, dramatization, projects and group problem solving activities.
This is one of 14 modules in "Working
4th - 7th
Drama, Environment, General Science
EMOTIONS:Living Positively and Mindfully
The module on Emotions in the Working with Wonder teachers handbook series deals with positive and negative emotions and ways in which we can understand them and try to be positive. leading to happier lives..
Learners gain insight into the connections between intention, positive thinking, choices and happiness
Learning techniques include Games Mime Stories Drama related activities in Dance Music and Art and Projects that personalize the theme.
5th - 8th
Character Education, Drama
Topic 3: UNDERSTANDING ENERGY - Interactive Learning
Atoms and the Structure of Matter is part 3 of the Working with Wonder series. It deals with the relationship between Matter and Energy and explains the flow of energy from the beginning of creation, through the formation of galaxies, solids, liquids and gases, to the emergence of life on earth.
Learning methods include games, mime, modern scientific concepts, dramatization, cultural activities, projects and problem solving team work.
Ruth Rabinowitz is the author and seller of "Working with
4th - 7th
Drama, Earth Sciences, Environment
RELIGION:Comparative Religions- We all pray to the same God
This module on RELIGION deals with the concept of meaning, our common impulse to believe in a creator and various ways in which people of different cultures express their beliefs.
Learners are exposed to African myths, Christian and Japanese tales demonstrating essential principles in African, Eastern and Western religions.
There is much discussion currently about the neuro- physiological benefit of prayer, meditation and mindfulness, and modern science endorses the many benefits of religious
5th - 8th
Drama, Speaking & Listening
Topic 7: SENSES - Knowing About the World Around Us
SENSES: Module 7 in the Working with Wonder Series deals with ways in which we register and observe the world around us.
Eyes, ears, smell, touch and taste are portals through which we interpret life. They are dealt with through stories, games, mime,projects art and dance.
Ruth Rabinowitz is the author and seller of "Working with Wonder"-a Handbook for Holistic Science Education. It is a 14 Part series on teaching the natural sciences in a manner that is active, questioning, fun, relevant and
5th - 8th
Drama, General Science
Topic 5: HUMANS WRITE POETRY - COMPARING HUMANS AND ANIMALS
HUMANS WRITE POETRY is the fifth module in the Working with Wonder series. It demonstrates the uniqueness of humans and compares human skills to those of animals.It uses poetry as a springboard for other creative activities and for group problem solving.
Ruth Rabinowitz is the author and seller of "Working with Wonder"-a Handbook for Holistic Science Education. It is a 14 Part series on teaching the natural sciences in a manner that is active, questioning, fun, relevant and creative.
Lessons ca
4th - 7th
Drama, Environment, General Science
HEALTHY LIFESTYLES
This module deals with living in a world with AIDS. It provides a basic understanding of the virus causing HIV, differentiates MYTHS from FACTS, helps eliminate discrimination against persons with HIV/AIDS and offers guides to living a healthy lifestyle.
Material is presented in a way that is not merely theoretical but engages children in activities about needs versus wants, healthy diets, healthy exercise and positive lifestyle choices. they examine different personalities and enact stories t
4th - 8th
Biology, Health
OUR LIVING BODIES: Theme 6 in Co operative Learning Handbook on Natural Science
The sixth theme in the Working with Wonder series deals with the way in which our bodies function, our need for energy, healthy diets, exercise and positive attitudes.
The module includes STORIES and GAMES about
1.) A body ( king/queen) that overcomes the desire to eat junk food and to be tempted by adverts,
2) A body that is attacked by germs (germals) and manages to summon its immune cells to conquer the invaders.
It has PROJECTS related to the subject matter and ideas for ART MUSIC AND D
4th - 7th
Environment, General Science, Health
"Working With Wonder" Interactive Learning in Science- HOW&WHY use this series
Ruth Rabinowitz is the author and seller of "Working with Wonder" Handbook for Holistic Science Education. It is a handbook on teaching the natural sciences in a manner that is active, questioning, fun, relevant and creative.
Lessons can be applied to learners aged 6 to 16 since material is written for 6-8; 9-11;12-16. The lessons comprise 14 themes which aim to provide a conceptual understanding of the world. Themes span:
1. The Creation of the Universe
2. Earth Air Fire and Water- Ecology,
4th - 7th
Earth Sciences, Environment, For All Subjects
"Working with Wonder: Interactive Learning" - Creation of the Universe
Ruth Rabinowitz is the author and seller of "Working with Wonder"/Lessons in Science and Maths Using Holistic Experiential Learning. It is a handbook on teaching the natural sciences in a manner that is active, questioning, fun, relevant and creative.
Lessons can be applied to learners aged 6 to 16 since material is written for 6-8; 9-11;12-16. The lessons comprise 14 themes which aim to provide a conceptual understanding of the world. Themes span:
1. The Creation of the Universe
2. Earth Air
2nd - 5th
Drama, Earth Sciences, Informational Text
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About the store
Experience
1.Five years of experience as Director of a Creativity Group for children aged 6 to 16.
2.Ten years experience as a Drama Teacher.
3. Six years of experience teaching Environmental Awareness to high school pupils.
4.Twenty years experience as a General Pracitioner, Dietary Counseller and Homoeopath.
5. Ten years experience as Director of a job Creation Project for underpriveleged people, based on Agenda 21 principles and Millenium goals.
6. Thirteen years experience as a Memebr of Parliament in South Africa
Teaching style
EXPERIENTIAL:
1. Games Movement and Mime to use body to express concepts
2. Ask QUESTIONS and discover the answers.
3. Enact stories based on learning theme.
4. Respond creatively to what is learnt using Art, Dance, Music and Poetry.
5. Individual projects.
6. Group projects using what is learnt to repond to probelms in the community or environment.( Experiential Drama)
HOLISTIC:
1. Myths, Legends and Stories.
2. Scientific concepts.
3. Games, Movement and Mime.
4. Dancing, Music, Drama, Art, Writing and Speaking
5. Projects.
6. Experiential Drama
Awards & shining teacher moments
1. Trophies for excellence in training.
2. Invited to talk at teaching congresses on use od drama in science education.
3. Elected onto board of Cedarwood School in portfolio of FUTURE VISION.
4. Meeting with old pupils who have been strongly influenced by methods used.
My own education history
1 Qualified as teacher of Drama through Royal Acadmeny of Dramatic Art ( ATCL AND LTCL).
2. Qualified as teacher of Dance through RADA.
3. Qualified as medical doctor.M B BCh Wits South Africa.
4. Diploma in Knowledge Communnication.
5. Short course in Biotechnology through Harvard University.
6. Short course on Genetic Modification through GENOK in Denmark.
7. Numerous Environmental Workshops conducted by GLOBE
Additional biographical information
1.I have used my experience as a mother, teacher, doctor and member of parliament to lobby for policies in civil society and government that lead to healthy lifestyles, respect for the environment, use of renewable energy to comabt global warming, job creation, preservation of indigenous culture and sustainable development. I have directed projects with underpriveleged persons to these ends.
2.I promote responsible use of alternative medicine alongside conventional, and work as a Homeopath as well as an Allopath
3.I was elected to represent South AFrica on the steering committee of REEEP in 2005 ( Renewbale Energy and Energy Efficiency Programmes) an international body set up to deal with the effects of climate change after the Wordl Summit for Sustainable Devlopment.
4.I am actively invloved in renewable energy programmes and a member of the e-parliament dealing with such.
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