For example, they adapted the following guidelines, Making Observation Note-taking Easier, from the Child Observation Record Manual - High Scope (p. E-11). The guidelines emphasize that the most important part of note taking is to find a system that will work for your teaching team and that you will use consistently.. Take about ten minutes after children leave to record and discuss your observations, perhaps working with your teaching partner(s) as a team.
The Apostle Islands is a group of 22 islands in Lake Superior, off the Bayfield Peninsula in northern Wisconsin. The majority of the islands are located in Ashland County âonly Sand, York, Eagle, and Raspberry Islands are located in Bayfield County. All the islands except for Madeline Island are part of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. The islands in Ashland County are all in the Town of La Pointe, except for Long Island, which is in the Town of Sanborn, while those in Bayfield County are in the Towns of Russell and Bayfield.
The 21 islands and 12 miles of mainland host a unique blend of cultural and natural resources. Lighthouses shine over Lake Superior and the new wilderness areas. Apostle Islands National Lakeshore has more lighthouses than any other National Park Service area with 8 historic towers on 6 islands. More than 240 species of birds breed in and/or migrate through this archipelago. Visitors can hike, paddle, sail, or cruise to experience these Jewels of Lake Superior.