Tommy Jerome Baxter
Faribanks North Star Borough School District
AK

Exploration Science: A case history from Earth orbit

Sat, Oct 11, 2014 2:14 PM
Flat Map Illustrates Round Planet Earth

The article was informative. However, an idea came to me regarding using the map on page 9 as a means of demonstrating the surface of the Earth by wrapping that map around the globe. The students may get a better understanding that a map is a representation of the Earth's surface.

Measuring Up: A Simple Lesson That Engages Students in Scientific Practices and Mathematics

Fri, Jun 20, 2014 8:33 AM
Measuring Up

This article is interesting in regards to the Science by Inquiry approach. However, this could easily formatted into the 5Es style of teaching both science and mathematics. A student could make a prediction regarding arm length, measure the actual length of their arm and compare the prediction with the actual measured length. This article has prompted me to reflect on the graphing arena. This is simply another interesting means for students to collect data and extend that data to real world connections. The article discusses prediction and problem solving. I thought the article was interesting, and it simply provoked thought that led to more applicable ideas regarding data collection and graphing.

Teaching Science Through Trade Books

Fri, Jun 20, 2014 8:16 AM
Science Through Trade Books

The search for books that take students into the fundamental world of science has been a challenge with so many to choose from. However, Teaching Science Through Trade Books has assisted the search. I am looking forward to supplementing many science lessons with ideas that have emerged with this resource.