October 23rd, 2008
Today in class we had group presentations about a number of different scientific topics. The first one was on how to make jello and the content covered were mixtures. The presenters gave each group the ingredients to create their won jello. The next was habitats, and the group had people create their own habitats inside boxes. The next group also discussed mixtures or chemical reactions by using oil, water, and food coloring. They wanted to the students to mix them all together and figure out what will happen to the three substances, and then draw conclusions about their experiment. The fourth presentation was sink or float, and the group members had the class test random objects to see if they sink or float. The students had to make their own predictions about the objects before testing them in the water. The last presentation was living things verses non-living things. The activity the students were required to participate in was to cut out different items in magazines that are either living or non-living.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Ping Pong Activity
October 21st, 2008
Today we began class with a discussion on chapters five ans six. We worked through the different topics within each chapter and answered various questions from the reading module. After the class discussion was complete, we participated in the Ping Pong activity. The Ping Pong activity was a lot of fun, and would be for students. Also, this activity would be very useful when teaching gravity and the movement of air. In order participate in this activity, students need to understand the different characteristics of how air travels and was causes air to move in a given direction. Overall, I really enjoyed participating in this activity because it created some excitement within our group because we were seeing who could blow the Ping Pong ball harder to make it go farther.
Today we began class with a discussion on chapters five ans six. We worked through the different topics within each chapter and answered various questions from the reading module. After the class discussion was complete, we participated in the Ping Pong activity. The Ping Pong activity was a lot of fun, and would be for students. Also, this activity would be very useful when teaching gravity and the movement of air. In order participate in this activity, students need to understand the different characteristics of how air travels and was causes air to move in a given direction. Overall, I really enjoyed participating in this activity because it created some excitement within our group because we were seeing who could blow the Ping Pong ball harder to make it go farther.
Safety Topics
October 16th, 2008
Today in class we were assigned groups to discuss the important topic of science safety. We were given two different worksheets to use as a guide, we used these questions to become more familiar with safety within the classroom. Both worksheets talked about online safety, and what types of activities are appropriate for students to participate in on the web. I think that this activity would be very beneficial for young students learning how to use the Internet because there are many different situations children may be put in when using the Internet as a resource. After we completed the worksheets we worked as a group to find an informational website on science safety.
Today in class we were assigned groups to discuss the important topic of science safety. We were given two different worksheets to use as a guide, we used these questions to become more familiar with safety within the classroom. Both worksheets talked about online safety, and what types of activities are appropriate for students to participate in on the web. I think that this activity would be very beneficial for young students learning how to use the Internet because there are many different situations children may be put in when using the Internet as a resource. After we completed the worksheets we worked as a group to find an informational website on science safety.
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Work Day
October 14th, 2008
Today in class we were given a work day to prepare for our midterm projects. As a group, we both decided and planned out our presentation in an outline format. We decided that we were going to use a video on safety to teach the students about how to prevent any damaging situations from happening in the classroom. We also decided to create this lesson for third graders so they can become familiar with the different properties of chemical reactions. We are very excited about our ideas for the midterm project, and we feel the activity could be meaningful for the students.
Today in class we were given a work day to prepare for our midterm projects. As a group, we both decided and planned out our presentation in an outline format. We decided that we were going to use a video on safety to teach the students about how to prevent any damaging situations from happening in the classroom. We also decided to create this lesson for third graders so they can become familiar with the different properties of chemical reactions. We are very excited about our ideas for the midterm project, and we feel the activity could be meaningful for the students.
Monday, October 13, 2008
Midterm Project
October 9th, 2008
Today in replacement of class we were supposed to think of a pick a partner, think of a topic, and submit an explanation about what type of activity we will be doing for a midterm project. Maddy and I are participating in an experiment and testing various chemical reactions. We are using different chemicals and mixing them various contents to see the reaction. We will include the steps it takes to complete this process along with safety tips.
Today in replacement of class we were supposed to think of a pick a partner, think of a topic, and submit an explanation about what type of activity we will be doing for a midterm project. Maddy and I are participating in an experiment and testing various chemical reactions. We are using different chemicals and mixing them various contents to see the reaction. We will include the steps it takes to complete this process along with safety tips.
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Class Meeting
October 7th, 2008
Today I did not attend class, but the content being discussed this week covers chapters three and four in the text book. Both of these chapters discusses the importance of students involvement in science. Students come to school with a different outlook or idea various topics within science. For this reason, it is important for educators to build upon those ideas and introduce engaging activities for students to learn and understand the new topics being taught.
Today I did not attend class, but the content being discussed this week covers chapters three and four in the text book. Both of these chapters discusses the importance of students involvement in science. Students come to school with a different outlook or idea various topics within science. For this reason, it is important for educators to build upon those ideas and introduce engaging activities for students to learn and understand the new topics being taught.
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Mystery Boxes
October 2nd, 2008
Today in class we discussed the Allegory of the Cave and how it was created by the Greek philosopher Plato. This allegory tells a story of prisoners who were trapped in a cave and chained with Their heads pointing in one direction. They always faced a certain wall with a fire blazing behind them. The prisoners would sit for days and watch for the shadows of puppets and animals to appear on the wall. After we investigated this story we began a project using mystery boxes. Each member of the group had a box, and we would have to shake the box until we drew conclusions about what was inside. We passed the boxes around until each member of the group got to investigate the objects. We recorded our findings and discussed them with the class.
Today in class we discussed the Allegory of the Cave and how it was created by the Greek philosopher Plato. This allegory tells a story of prisoners who were trapped in a cave and chained with Their heads pointing in one direction. They always faced a certain wall with a fire blazing behind them. The prisoners would sit for days and watch for the shadows of puppets and animals to appear on the wall. After we investigated this story we began a project using mystery boxes. Each member of the group had a box, and we would have to shake the box until we drew conclusions about what was inside. We passed the boxes around until each member of the group got to investigate the objects. We recorded our findings and discussed them with the class.
Reading Module
September 30th, 2008
Today I completed a reading module on chapters three and four in replacement of class. The module contained various questions about topics introduced throughout the chapters. I thought that this activity was very beneficial because I learned a great deal about incorporating science into the classroom. Also, both chapters included very detailed case studies that contained activities that were very engaging and meaningful. The main focus of both of these chapters was children's understanding of the various dimensions of science. Students many times have misconceptions or preconceived notions about science, and it is important for teachers to understand those and ideas and build on them. Chapters three and four in the text reveal the importance of making science meaningful and relevant to children's lives by creating connections and making activities engaging and exciting.
Today I completed a reading module on chapters three and four in replacement of class. The module contained various questions about topics introduced throughout the chapters. I thought that this activity was very beneficial because I learned a great deal about incorporating science into the classroom. Also, both chapters included very detailed case studies that contained activities that were very engaging and meaningful. The main focus of both of these chapters was children's understanding of the various dimensions of science. Students many times have misconceptions or preconceived notions about science, and it is important for teachers to understand those and ideas and build on them. Chapters three and four in the text reveal the importance of making science meaningful and relevant to children's lives by creating connections and making activities engaging and exciting.
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