Mon, Apr 17, 2017 9:23 PM in Science fair projects
I do not think third grade is too young for a science fair project. The main reason for a science fair is for students to answer a question or task by conducting a range of experiments and ongoing research in the short amount of time allocated to them allowing them to become interested in the phenomena. S cience fair projects normally have a purpose, hypothesis, variables, experimental result...
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Mon, Apr 17, 2017 9:08 PM in Student-Teacher
Hi, I am also Student Teaching I for University of Houston. As out educational system shifts towards STEM it is beneficial that we can acquire information and ask for help through a simple site. Enjoy student teaching and take in all the good and learn from the experiences that your are placed in.
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Sat, Feb 11, 2017 11:41 AM in 2nd Grade Science
You will be fine! I am in the same program, I would talk to your cooperating teacher and find out what the students are learning. Then I would explore some articles that NSTA provides, it could be helpful... You could never go wrong with hands-on activities, just be sure to set your expectation before the lesson and the activity.
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