Elementary Science Methods 2: Week #11

  

Elementary Science Methods 2: Week #11

What did you do in the lab today?

• This week in the lab, we began by discussing our article from last week called Sweater Weather. This article was full of knowledgeable pedagogy information that explored how we can implement better teaching practices for our students. Our activity included testing different types of sand under a microscope to determine if they are wind, glacier, and water. I enjoyed and engaged well with this activity because it allowed me to gain knowledge of the different looks and textures of each type of sand. 

What was the big question?

• What is water displacement?

What did you learn in Thursday's discussion?

• This week in the lab, we focused on studying water displacement. We studied this by completing an activity where we studied if certain kinds of pop would float or sink in the water. This lab in class allowed me to connect my learning to the real world. We looked through some of the pages from the book Mr. Archimedes Bath. This book is a great source to be used in elementary science classes to teach this principle. I plan to use this in my future classroom. 

Pressbook:

• What did you learn?
• I expanded my knowledge of the layers and structure of the earth, and how those things play into plate tectonics and boundaries. 
• What was most helpful?
• I always find the visuals do be the most helpful in my learning within the press book. 
• What do you need more information on?
• Nothing!

5. What Questions, concerns, or comments do you have?

• No questions, comments or concerns right now!