Abraham H. Maslows Hierarchy of Needs Adapted to fit Trista St.

Martins Grade 7 Classroom at Percy Baxter School

Challenging students to be critical thinkers (asking how & why), opinion activities,focusing on each student's identity, "stir the pot"

Self-Actualization

Differentiated Instruction according to student's readiness, Humanitarian Club, Tutoring out of class time, rewrites

Esteem

Individual Program Plans, Parent/teacher relationships, student choice, student centered instruction, differentiated instruction according to student's interest and learning profile

Love/Belonging (Social)

Classroom Expectations (respect yourself, others and property), Classroom Technology Agreements, Turtle Time, Social Studies Star Student

Safety

Breakfast Program, awareness of home life, promoting nutrition, coaching volleyball and basketball

Physiological (Basic)