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Hello everyone,
I am a student observer of a third grade class and we just started our science module. Although we are not a virtual class, I think that the idea of virtual field trips is a great tool to use for the Engage section of the 5E Model. I could also see through Amy's reply how the tool can be used throughout the rest of the 5E model in my classroom by having students Explore virtual landscapes where water is present, Explain the difference between the terminology associated with water, Elaborate by having students assigned to different water types (saltwater, freshwater) that they can show examples of (ocean, glaciers, etc), and then students can be Evaluated through an open ended question where they describe what they learned from their virtual field trip. I agree that students can utilize graphic organizers, we recently have used a KWL chart so students could write down the prior knowledge they had about water, any questions they have about water, and then write down what they learned. Thank you to the previous comments for sharing.
A question I still have about Distance Learning: Ways to better teach Science virtually is are there any specific virtual resources that you can recommend to use for these virtual field trips? And are they free or low cost to use for educators?
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