Sun, Apr 19, 2015 6:33 PM in Balancing the Classroom Schedule: Making Sure Science Fits In
As a student teacher, I have also seen science be the first subject moved or cut when things get busy. I think as a teacher it is important to find a schedule that works for you. I have seen science taught once a week for 2.5 hours. I have also seen science taught in two week blocks: (4 days/week, for 1 hour/day), then two weeks of no science. I don’t think either is better. I will say there are b...
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Sun, Apr 19, 2015 6:20 PM in Behavior Management
I agree it is important to set clear behavior expectations before a science lessons begins and students are using equipment. Safety should always come first in science. As a student teacher, science is one of the most engaging, active and loudest parts of the day (as it should be)! I find it is very helpful to have a strong attention grabber. For example my master teacher says “It Shocks” during s...
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Sun, Apr 19, 2015 6:12 PM in Science Simulation
Thank you for recommending this website. I just checked it out and I will definitely be using it in the future. I like that the site includes both NGSS and CCSS.
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