Thu, Nov 17, 2016 11:18 PM in Sink and Float: Kindergarten
Hello,
I'm also a pre-service teacher, and I've seen this activity done in another kindergarten classroom. The students got into groups, and each group had a pile of objects and a bucket of water. They would predict whether they thought each item would float or not before testing it, and talk to the group about it. It was really gratifying for students to find out that they guessed correctly, a...
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Thu, Nov 17, 2016 11:13 PM in Gardening in the Classroom
That's so awesome that your students are interested!
You could combine gardening with recycling. Have every student bring in an egg carton, and fill the cups with soil. Have them plant millet or another quickly sprouting seed. Students will water and care for their egg carton garden, and will be shocked by how quickly their seeds grow.
Best of luck!
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Thu, Nov 17, 2016 11:09 PM in Getting girls involved in Science
Hands-on activities are important, but I think that showcasing female scientists is incredibly important, too. I think it's a good idea to have students draw you a scientist. Then, everyone shows their table their drawings. Are they all men in lab coats with crazy hair? Are they white? Are they alone? Addressing this at the beginning of your year can really draw out the stereotypes students foster...
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