Thu, Oct 29, 2020 4:02 PM in Heredity
The article Introduction to Heredity part 1 was very informational. As a child, my elementary science teacher posed similiar questions on traits. I particularly enjoyed how the teacher incorportated a tree map into the activity. By using the tree branches with leaves to exhibit which students possess specific traits, the students can make more inferences about inheritance. Overtime, I believe the...
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Tue, Sep 29, 2020 1:01 PM in The Sun's Energy
I found this article to be quite intriguing. The ice cube activity used to model how different colors absorb or reflect the sun's energy is great for kindergarten through second grade aged kids. Having the students create shelters for their ice cubes was a great way to fuel their creative sides while learning the material. I would definitely incorporate this activity into my classroom. As I w...
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Thu, Sep 03, 2020 3:39 PM in Investigating Earth's Interactions
I found this article to be filled with great ideas for demonstrating how wind and water erode Earth's surface. In class we have been discussing erosion and weathering and how those processes shape the land. I believe the activities listed in this article would be great for students to learn and engage in. I especially liked the idea of showing the students a short video first and then demonst...
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