I am a K-4 science specialist. I have been learning a lot about modeling instruction in the middle and upper grades and was wondering if anyone is aware of examples of modeling instruction in the lower grades. There seems to be a dearth of resources in this area, and I'm interested in helping to rectify this. Thanks!
Check out Phenomenon-Based Learning and the Gizmos & Gadgets books from NSTA Press. Here’s the elementary version: http://www.nsta.org/store/product_detail.aspx?id=10.2505/9781936959389 [color=black][font=Verdana] The activities are both engaging and pedagogically effective, as described in the book’s Introduction. [/font][/color]There are kits of materials designed to go with the book that are sold by Arbor Scientific. You can see them here: http://www.arborsci.com/nsta-es-kitsThe kits are expensive, but they give you enough materials for dozens of activities and would be a great investment for any school, even without the books. If you have funds for materials, definitely consider them.
I was a STEM Master Teacher for the past three years serving 4 elementary schools. I have all of the Picture Perfect Science books and use those to help guide teachers. I also use the NGSS at NSTA, http://ngss.nsta.org/Classroom-Resources.aspx for resources, planning, and lessons.
Hello again, I am delighted to see you on the forums again - I am happy to email or talk as well if you are getting launched as an elementary specialist. I am a K-6 STEAM coordinator and I have the best job ever! I love working with kiddos in this age range -- they are so much more capable than many people give them credit for...and the ask the greatest questions. Some of my favorite NSTA resources include: (This is the link to the online catalog and the chart noting top sellers in your age range) http://digital.nsta.org/publication/?i=293220#{%22issue_id%22:293220,%22page%22:4} For Lesson Ideas and Interdisciplinary Connections: Picture Perfect Science Teaching with Tradebooks Bringing STEM to the Elementary Classroom Page Keeley rocks it in her K-2 formative assessment probes book. Head Start on Science and Science Learners in the Early Years For thinking about primary science you can check into - the NSTA Statement on early Childhood Science - each of the authors connects to a great literature review on the great learning taking place in this age range. NSTA and NAEYC have had demos/booths on the great work going on about "Ramps and Pathways" Please feel free to post, message or connect -- this is the greatest age group! Teach on; Wendi
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