Maria Vargas

FL

The Solar System Collection

Fri, Mar 16, 2018 6:04 PM
Solar System Collection Review

This collection is very good and versatile. It includes a perfect mix of journal articles, book chapters, and a sci pack. Teaching students about the solar system can seem overwhelming since there is so much to cover but this collection has a few specific areas. Areas such as exploring different constellations, observing patterns, and the size of the solar system. The resources within this collection are very useful to anyone who might need it. There are journal articles that teach about the importance of scales in scientific models and there is an article that teaches students about constellations by using software and their bodies to model different constellations. I really like the sci pack that is included in the collection which was co developed by NASA and NSTA. The sci pack is an interactive learning experience that will help the teacher hone their knowledge about the solar system. Overall, this collection's resources were meticulously chosen and make for a great resource for someone looking to teach students about the solar system.

Earths Systems Collection

Thu, Mar 01, 2018 9:30 PM
Earths Systems Review

Karina! I think all your resources are very good for your FA 2 on teaching the different systems of the earth. Since some of your resources are interactive, it'll be great for you to deeply learn about the content you plan to teach. I also think it is great that you have different resources that help you learn about the effect the oceans have on the earth's climate as well as a resource on the earth's atmosphere. Combining all of these resources will make a great FA2!

My FA#2- Biomes Collection

Thu, Mar 01, 2018 9:01 PM
FA 2 Biomes Review

Carli! I thought your resource choices for your FA 2 on biomes were very wisely chosen. I think it is great that you chose different resources that would help you learn about biodiversity and resources that would help you learn how you can integrate art into your lessons. Over our elementary education courses, one of the constants throughout our classes it to be teachers who teach across the board by integrating other subjects. Using art as an assessment for a science lesson on biomes would be a great option for your FA 2. Another one of your resources mentions having students go on a scavenger hunt to learn about biomes and their different environments. I think this is a great strategy that involves different learning styles for students who are tactic and kinesthetic learners. Overall, I'm confident your FA 2 will be awesome!