Water Cycle

The article explores the water cycle. Literature is used to connect to the concept. The books are given to assist students in understanding the concept under study. It also gives a lesson th... See More

The article explores the water cycle. Literature is used to connect to the concept. The books are given to assist students in understanding the concept under study. It also gives a lesson that is able to be used with kindergartners to second graders and another lesson that can be used with third to fifth graders. I like the fact that the article states the way the lessons are building the students knowledge and the complexity of the subject is developed as the age increases. The lessons provide the 5E inquiry model which includes engage, explore, explain, elaborate, and evaluate. The lessons are also aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS.) It gives an opportunity for teachers to utilize and practice using the 5E model in a lesson as well as it helps teacher better understand how to connect the lesson to the NGSS standards. A the end of the article it contains the connection to the English Language Art and/or Math Common Core Standards which can be beneficial for teachers since it allows them to utilize cross-curricular integration and planning.

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 clea... See More

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.