Why do my selfies always turn out differently - sun behind, sun to the left, bright lights over my shoulder, tallest person first - how can I keep it all straight? I never thought light really mattered, and I wasn’t sure it was even real. Why can’t my smartphone just, well, fix it!?! Maybe I should try science.
Read MoreVirtual Sci Ed - How Science Notebooking Can Support Meaningful (and Accessible) Science Learning
We are not trying to change the world with our teaching right now. What we can change right now is how our children view learning. We are presented with a unique opportunity to help all our young learners view science in a new light and make sense of relevant and meaningful phenomena. By using science notebooks we can give students the freedom to explore their learning and thinking using a tool they help develop.
Read MorePhenomena In Focus - What is an Anchoring Phenomenon?
Phenomena In Focus - What’s the Difference Between An Anchoring and Lesson Level Phenomenon? We have probably heard these terms - anchor phenomenon and lesson level phenomenon - and wondered, how we can tell them apart? To tease this apart, let’s look at an example where students use their science notebooks to start thinking about the night time sky.
Read MorePhenomena Sparks - Leveraging Student Questions About the Coronavirus
The coronavirus is here and it has captured our attention. How might we go about getting a better understanding of what viruses are in order to prevent such widespread panic facing a new virus? When students are naturally curious about events that are happening around them it brings authenticity to the classroom - let’s capitalize on the motivation that comes with their questions.
Read MorePhenomena Sparks - Thinking About Phenomena and Motion
Things are moving - so, what’s that all about? We all interact with phenomena in different ways - based on our experience or our prior learning or our interests. In the Phenomena Sparks series, we share some of our thinking about phenomena. As we model our brainstorming process, we may identify possible connections to science ideas, crosscutting concepts and science and engineering practices.
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