Wendy Goley
Indiana University South Bend

A Geospatial Scavenger Hunt

Thu, Apr 03, 2014 12:26 PM
Cost can be an issue.

The use of this resource could be wonderful in an elementary classroom. However, the costs associated with it, according to the suggested instructions, could be more than what the teacher has access to for such a project. Aside from the cost, this would be a very exciting and engaging learning experience. I hope to be able to use such lessons in my future classrooms.

Service Learning: A Way to Connect Science to the Community

Sat, Feb 15, 2014 10:42 PM
More Than Just Connecting Science to Community

This article reveals more than a connection to the community. It demonstrates the effects and links of science across other academic concepts too. By describing the uses of different science projects, other concepts can be addressed, thereby developing an even deeper appreciation for what science is teaching. This article, though obviously focused on science, also demonstrates the social studies aspect of being cognizant of the effects that one's everyday life has on their community and the environment at large. By and large this is a wonderful article to use as resource for teachers and parents to begin thinking of ways to get their students involved in the wide reaching world of science.