Wed, Feb 23, 2022 5:06 PM in what would be a good way to start off a science lesson?
A big WHY question can be a great jumping off point for a science lesson. It can give kids a chance to think about the topic and make their own educated guesses about what they are going to learn.
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Wed, Feb 23, 2022 12:14 PM in Fun in the Classroom - Interactive/ Hands On
Hi Jennifer! I think what Heather mentioned about using your personal experience is SUCH a great idea. So many people (including young students) have never met a scientist or don't have any scientists in their families. This gives them a chance to meet someone who knows what it's all about! Have you ever done strawberry DNA extractions? That was a fun hands-on activity we have done in the...
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Wed, Jan 02, 2019 12:58 PM in Skype a Scientist and other Livestreams with Scientists
Pamela, this sounds so awesome! Thanks for sharing. Did the scientists provide information about the past videos and context information? Or is that something that you pulled together?
Do you know if Dr. Hale does this with other classes or has she kind of "adopted" your fourth grade class? That's so cool she reached out to you. It sounds like a great science communication excerc...
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