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Recent Reviews by Leah
Solar System: Asteroids, Comets, and Meteorites
Sun, Mar 17, 2013 3:52 PM
Solar System Review
This science object was fantastic. Perfect for an older grade level classroom in elementary school. The animations were great and aptly illustrated the concepts in the written text. The explanations for the differences between asteroids, comets and meteorites were concise and clear. I also enjoyed the pictures of the craters along with the possibilities of future impacts discussed. Since there has been a little bit of an entertainment focus on the idea of an impact to Earth and how it would affect the planet, I think that the actual predictions of such an impact were helpful.
Podcast: Force and Motion: Stop Faking It!: Speed and Velocity
Mon, Mar 11, 2013 4:09 PM
Podcast Review: Speed and Velocity
This podcast gave some great ideas for teachers looking to expand their methods in how they present information. I do wish I could have seen the animation from the podcast like the participants actually did. Overall, good podcast and good use of a familiar tale (The Rabbit and the Hare) to teach about speed and velocity.
PD Pathways: Have a Kids Inquiry Conference
Fri, Feb 22, 2013 12:13 PM
A Different Kind of Science Fair
This was a fantastic alternative to the traditional science fair. The idea that teachers and students collaborate with university/college level professor for a real life science conference experience is such a great way for the students to learn. I loved the idea of the projects being student based, ongoing and research based. I also loved the noncompetitive atmosphere; I feel that this puts the emphasis on learning rather than achievement. One of the biggest positives about this idea to me was the introduction that the students get to a college level experience. Depending on how realistic it is for a classroom teacher to communicate with a professor, the students would get a taste of what it is like to be enrolled as a college students and I feel that this could help take the fear out of some students. Overall, I thought that this was a wonderful idea for all ages. While the specifics are most likely only to be carried out in older elementary, mid and high school grades, I also feel that younger grades could conduct a simplified version of this type of inquiry conference.
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