Alison Newton
Wartburg College
IA

Hello! I am a pre-service teacher considering teaching upper elementary or middle school. I am looking for any ideas on teaching 5th graders about the parts of the cells and their function. My goal is to help students build conceptual understanding. What resources or strategies do you use to teach this? Activities, songs, models, or games?

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Hello! I am a pre-service teacher considering teaching upper elementary or middle school. I am looking for ways to spotlight science in the community. What are some community involvement activities or events that your school has organized relating to science? Who was invited to attend (students, parents, community members, or specific organizations)? Were there student responsibilities or prepara...

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Hello! I am a pre-service teacher considering teaching upper elementary or middle school. What free online professional development has helped you the most in your career?  This professional development could be found on NSTA or other sources. What advice would you give a pre-service teacher with knowing how to find the right amount/balance of professional development in their first 5 years ...

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