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Samantha Villalba Samantha 520 Points

How do you balance the time spent on a science lesson with other subjects within the limits of the school day?

Alex White Alex White 375 Points

Hi Samantha,

I have found that the easiest way for me to incorporate science is to combine with ELA instruction and standards.

Koryn Bakken Koryn Bakken 785 Points

Hello Samantha, 

My name is Koryn, and I am a pre-service teacher at Wartburg. We have talked a lot about how there is not enough time in the school day for all the subjects to be taught, especially in lower elementary grades. A great way to include science in other subjects is by using a cross-curricular approach. This approach lets you integrate learning with other subjects. For example, reading a book about worms is reading, but you are also incorporating science. Another idea is doing art on the seasons or making bugs. This is integrating art and science. That is how I would balance science with other subjects throughout the day. 

Sarah Johnson Sarah Johnson 260 Points

I do a lot of integration between subject areas! ELA has been the easiest way for me to incorporate science standards!

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