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Tue, Nov 27, 2018 5:28 PM in Science Experience for Elementary Teacher's Resumes
?Hi There-
My name is Julie- I was an Elementary Science Specialist for 11 years- now currently a doc student in Elementary Science and a middle school science teacher-so you know my background.
The teaching of science at the elementary level is an issue that needs national attention- you get kiddos interested and engaged while young- if we wait till middle school it is too late.
Unfortun...
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Sun, Sep 09, 2018 2:33 PM in confidence in a science environment
Use science notebooks- rather than lots of worksheets- they foster independent thinking and create ownership.
Allow time for kids to explore- write their own questions- again creates ownership and excitement.
It can be done- if you scaffold carefully- give the kids a purpose for the day- ( not just an I can statement) a real purpose- for example- Purpose: Measuring in centimeters -...
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Sun, Sep 09, 2018 2:26 PM in How do you create engaging science lessons?
I have taught ELL kids in both Middle and Elementary school. Lessons for all kids should be fun and accessible- the main concern for ELL and SPED kids is language-
Teach vocabulary in context with what you do- do not frontload- a way to turn kids off really fast!! Do an activity or lesson- for example- states of matter- have kids make a visual representation board- one of those trifold b...
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