Fri, Apr 06, 2018 4:51 PM in Using Science Notebooks for Assessment/Evaluation
Hey Julie, I think interactive notebooks are great. Keeping a science notebook encourages student to reflect on inquiry observations, activities and investigations. It is a great way for students to demonstrate their understanding of science concepts and for teachers to provide feedback. It's a good way for students to use writing as a process for discovery. They help students appreciate the proce...
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Fri, Apr 06, 2018 11:20 AM in kids think I hate them?!?!
Hello, younger students can be more sensitive so don't feel back or reckon yourself about it. I'm currently doing field experience at schools and I also substitute. Sometimes when you act strict with the younger ones, they may interpret it as disliking them. It is important to create some time for engaging class discussions so that you can show students that you're listening to their ideas and car...
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Mon, Apr 17, 2017 11:49 PM in Moon phases
I love learning about the moon and its phases. I actually observed a fifth grade lesson in which the teacher incorporated Oreos to the lesson. The students removed the top of the Oreos and had to remove the cream with a spoon to show the different phases of the moon after learning about it. This can only be done if none of the students have allergies, luckily in her case all her students were able...
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