Sat, Apr 17, 2021 11:51 PM in Modeling a Remote Teaching Lesson on the Nature of Science (NOS) and the definition of a PLANET
Melissa-
I agree that outdated science aspects hurts the child rather than helps them. Teaching a child that yes Pluto was once cnsdered a planet but now its considered a dwarf planet may confuse them when they are trying to learn the basics. I also think the way you came up with a way for your students to memorize the dwarf planets, very cute! If they want to teach the planets in order ...
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Sat, Apr 17, 2021 11:40 PM in Modeling a Remote Teaching Lesson on the Nature of Science (NOS) and the definition of a PLANET
2. How is that cutesy song/ mnemonic we learned (and then relearned with only 8 planets) limiting/stifling our students’ understanding about the number of planets in our solar system? (My Very Educated Mother Just Serve Us N…) When students learn the mnemonic song they are only learning the names and...
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Sat, Apr 17, 2021 11:27 PM in Modeling a Remote Teaching Lesson on the Nature of Science (NOS) and the definition of a PLANET
2. How is that cutesy song/ mnemonic we learned (and then relearned with only 8 planets) limiting/stifling our students’ understanding about the number of planets in our solar system? (My Very Educated Mother Just Serve Us N…) When students learn the mnemonic song they are only learning the names and...
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