Tue, Apr 16, 2013 5:29 PM in Excited for Science!
I think that teaching science is a challenge for all teachers. After learning about different techniques and ways to teach science, I can't help to think that it will be the most exciting class in my future classroom! There are so many activities and hands on experiments that students can do for themselves that can get them up front and personal with what science is all about. I think it is import...
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Tue, Apr 16, 2013 5:23 PM in Misconceptions in the Elementary Classroom
"How do you as a classroom teacher handle student misconceptions so correct science is understood?"
As a future educator, it is vital for us to correct misconceptions that students have. In order to do this, it is important to first identify what they are. To do this, it is helpful to use an inquiry lesson which first engages the student by activating prior knowledge. Having students write dow...
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