Inquiry-based Learning

This article reviewed two trade books. The first, Go, Go, Go! Kids on the Move by Stephen R. Swinburne is about stimulating young students’ interest in basic physics (force and motion) usin... See More

This article reviewed two trade books. The first, Go, Go, Go! Kids on the Move by Stephen R. Swinburne is about stimulating young students’ interest in basic physics (force and motion) using their own body’s movement. I like the idea of that because I feel students need more physical activities when learning for a greater meaningful connection to what they are studying. Sometimes physics can be so dry. However, kinesthetic learning is a fun way to learn. The other trade book, Why Doesn’t the Earth Fall Up? And Other Not Such Dumb Questions About Motion by Vicki Cobb is about questions student’s ask that may be used to lead them to authentic science investigations to discover the answer. I enjoy reviews like this column because it helps me to find books I would not normally be aware of. With no few bookstores around, I can’t browse the way I used to. Selecting books online can be difficult because you don’t get to leaf through the pages. This column did an excellent job of selecting two useful trade books.

Hooking Learner

I believe this resource is a great starting point for teachers when talking about force and motion. It gives different literature resources that would be appropriate for both lower and upper... See More

I believe this resource is a great starting point for teachers when talking about force and motion. It gives different literature resources that would be appropriate for both lower and upper elementary. It also provides activities that will allow students to begin thinking about the concepts of motion. This is a great way to incorporate literature and active participation into the classroom. I really believe both strategies provided are excellent ways to introduce students to the material and and show them how the concepts are applicable in their everyday life.