Fri, Aug 01, 2014 12:20 AM in Science Notebook Idea Collection
I have seen notebooks as you described in social studies but I never really thought to add it to science. I certainly agree that it is important to get students writing within other disciplines outside of language arts. Being able to articulate ideas and communicate effectively in science is a tremendous skill to develop in students, and it also helps when it is fun and interactive for them. I'll ...
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Fri, Aug 01, 2014 12:10 AM in Science Current Events -- Part 2 -- June 18, 2014
Wow. How interesting! I just completed writing up a science unit on plate tectonics for my science methods class and have been looking for a way to incorporate current events into my lessons. This is a very fascinating article and a great opportunity to explore geological processes. My first thought when I saw California and "water" was that the article would be discussing drought or shortage, but...
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Fri, Aug 01, 2014 12:02 AM in Free 1st Grade Science Sites??
I'm very happy to have found this topic. I recently got hired as an aide for a first grade classroom and was told I'd be in charge of science a couple days a week. I'm always looking for good resources online, and these look terrific. Thanks for the suggestions!
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