Wed, Oct 29, 2014 3:57 PM in Importance of Teaching Science
Teresa:
Welcome to the real world of high stakes testing. Traditionally state and national testing focuses on students being able to read and do math. In reality this doesn't represent a well rounded and educator child. To overcome this dilemma you might want to integrate reading and math through trade books about science. For example: Using the book called "The World of Pooh" you can introdu...
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Wed, Oct 29, 2014 3:44 PM in Newton's Laws
Sheila:
I think you are correct about being a very difficult topic. However, I believe you need to start with teaching what a force is (push or pull) and use demonstrations from everyday life such as pushing a stroller or pulling a box toward yourself. Then ask kids to come up with what they think are examples of forces in their lives. I would follow this by asking them to sit on the floor and...
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Wed, Oct 29, 2014 3:30 PM in Science in 1st grade
Hi Nicole:
Have you looked at the following website?
http://bumblebeeconservation.org/get-involved/bumble-kids/activities/
Lots of activities grouped by age appropriateness
http://blog.growingwithscience.com/2010/05/honey-bees-scienc...-for-kids/
Activities based on a child's trade book.
http://www.abfnet.org/?page=16
American Beekeeping Federation
Hope these help,
Adah
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