Tue, Apr 28, 2020 3:35 AM in Earth's Changing Surface
I recently came across an experiment that I feel would be an effective introduction activity on the processes that cause changes on Earth's surface. This experiement was a part of a book chapter, Rocks and Soil, from Bringing Outdoor Science In by Steve Rich. This text included many easy and interactive experiments. In this experiment, students will disprove any miscon...
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Tue, Apr 28, 2020 1:50 AM in Assigning Homework
While doing clinical observations in higher elementary classrooms, I have noticed that it is a common practice for teachers to assign one assignment a night in accordance to material covered in class. I recently read Hands-On Homework for Introductory Science by Chandralekha Singh that explains as an educator alongside a few colleagues, they created an inovative way to assign homework...
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Mon, Apr 27, 2020 10:42 PM in Making science fun
Hi Sarah,
I recently read Why, How, and Where to View Totality by Charles Fulco and he touches on the problem of engaging students into a science curriculum. He explained that by allowing students to experience science for themselves is a great way to keep them engaged. This is a great way to allow students to connect their experiences with the course content. Learning through traditio...
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