Tue, Apr 20, 2021 9:11 AM in Chem for those who do not like it
Chemistry is like Geometry, very applicable to authentic real-world events. First, I survey my students' interests, and then I bring in connections or ask the students to find the connections. I give students real-world issues that can be solved chemically. I give students choices in project-based chemistry learning And most importantly, I do not let me students know if I do or do not like a ...
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Tue, Jun 09, 2020 9:00 PM in Hypothesis and Prediction
I teach my students that a hypothesis needs some observations, research, and can be tested through experiential methods. I think of a hypothesis more like a claim that I will either provide or test for evidence to support it. A prediction, on the other hand, is a guess that you then follow up with observations or an actual act, such as predicting which card you might turn over ...
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Sat, Jun 06, 2020 11:49 AM in Moon Phases
I use styrofoam spheres, pencils, and a light. The students are the earth. The spheres as the moon and the light the sun. The can rotate and see the changing phases of the moon. Here is NASA's version of this activity: https://www.nasa.gov/centers/jpl/education/moonphases-20100913.html
Much better than Oreo labs.
I have attached several examples and lessons; not sure the o...
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