Christina Akau

HI

Sun, Jul 26, 2020 1:18 AM
Exploring Matter Lesson Review

This article is a great introduction to the 3 states of matter. It provides students a hands on experience using their senses to discover each property. This lesson provides the opportunity to differentiate and enrich students in grade 2 because it provides the opportunity to adapt to upper grades. I like how this resource provided specific/targeted questions for students to have discussion during their exploration.

Sun, Jul 26, 2020 1:07 AM
Trade Books for Teaching Review

I enjoyed reading through these activities inspired by children's literature. I appreciate that their is a synopsis for the books provided. The two lessons for each grade area provide clear instructions and procedures to carry out the lesson provided. This article did a wonderful job connecting NGSS to each activity. I appreciate how at the end of the article, it provides the integration of the Common Core Standards as well.

Sun, Jul 26, 2020 12:35 AM
Enjoyed reading a 2nd grade thematic unit

This article was an easy read to follow along! It is awesome to read about a science thematic unit that takes the entire year to follow through. This year long theme did a fine job integrating other topics such as seasons, plant and animal anatomy, lifecycles and the relationship between plants and animals. The opportunity for a field trip that tie to the lesson plans creates memorable experiences and relate to what they have learned in the classroom to reality. Another thing I enjoy about this resource is that it provides text to support students learning and a glossary on honeybees.