Tue, Jul 23, 2024 7:26 PM in Icebreaker activities
For an exciting icebreaker, try the "Mystery Box" activity. Fill a box with various science-related items (magnets, fossils, plant samples) and have students guess the objects by touch alone. This activity sparks curiosity and encourages scientific observation and questioning skills. Additionally, "Science Bingo" can be fun, where students find classmates who match different s...
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Tue, Jul 23, 2024 7:22 PM in Formative vs. Summative Assessments
Hello Amy,
Formative and summative assessments serve different purposes. Formative assessments, like quick checks and observations, guide day-to-day instruction and provide immediate feedback to adjust teaching strategies. Summative assessments, such as end-of-unit tests, evaluate student learning at a particular point in time. In a kindergarten classroom, formative assessments are ofte...
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Sun, Jul 21, 2024 5:54 AM in First Day of School Science Activities
Hi everyone! My favorite first day of school science activity is the "Elephant Toothpaste" demonstration. It's a fun, safe, and visually impressive experiment that involves mixing hydrogen peroxide, dish soap, and yeast to create a rapid foaming reaction. This activity captures students' curiosity and sets a fun, engaging tone for the year. It also provides a great opportunity t...
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