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Teachers can integrate science with other subjects How do students learn science best?
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Instructional strategies What are 21st Century Skills: Employability Skills? What are 21st Century Skills: Technology Skills? Classroom examples
Instructional Manual
To start to the magic school bus you must make sure you have checked that all the necessary parts are working properly. Each part contributes to the success of a smooth ride on the magic school bus, just like in the science classroom. Wheel 1- What are 21st Century Employability Skills? Employability skills are centered on the idea that students should become caring and productive citizens in the society they live in. Examples of employability skills include: setting goals, working appropriately and productively with others, adapting to different roles, listening to others ideas with an open mind, taking responsibility for ones own actions, engaging in effective problem solving, and understanding the importance of self- confidence. Wheel 2- What are 21st Century Technology Skills? Technology skills are centered on the idea that students will be empowered with knowledge about technology to live productively and effectively in the society they live in. Examples of technology skills include: using technology to present new ideas, using a variety of technology tools to help student work collaboratively with students inside and
outside the classroom, solving problems using technology, using technology to research real world issues and to answer questions.
Engine-How do you learn science best? Science is learned best when students can use inquiry -based learning. Inquirybased learning involves students seeing themselves as active participants during the learning process, students exploring and developing a natural curiosity about science, and students developing and carrying out different experiments. In addition, during inquiry -based learning students communicate using a variety of methods such as: journaling, charting, graphing and drawing. Furthermore, inquiry based learning involves students coming up with their own explanations and solutions. During inquirybased learning students should be asking questions and observing objects by noticing patterns, changes, similarities, differences and making connections with what they previously thought was true. The teacher has a very different role in inquirybased learning, thus she is not the soul provider of knowledge. On the contrary, he or she is there to ask open -ended questions and encourage students to think critically. In addition, the teacher should be gathering data about the students by walking around and observing their understanding of the topic.
Headlight - What instructional strategies are most effective? Student- centered learning has proven to be effective in the science classroom because it increases students motivation to learn, gives students a deeper understanding of science, students are able to remember the most important concepts when they are out of elementary school and students have a more positive attitude toward the subject of science. A student- centered classroom consisted of students creating their own knowledge based on their own experiences. In addition, teachers encourage students to reflect on their thinking and understanding. Furthermore, students engage in meaningful real world experiences related to science. Lastly, students work together with their peers to complete experiments and science related activities. Backlight-What parents will see in my science classroom? While looking inside my classroom, you will see student learning about all the areas of science: physical science, earth science, chemistry and life science. For example, in physical science students will learn about sound, light, roller coasters, and magnetism. Furthermore, students will build their own roller coaster out of pvc pipe and masking tape.
In earth science, students will learn about rocks and minerals, space, volcanoes, earthquakes, hurricanes, and tornadoes. Students will have the opportunity to design their own model volcano and use science kits to discover different types of rocks. In chemistry, students will learn the difference between acids and bases by experimenting with household chemicals. In addition, they will experiment with gel spheres by mixing them with different chemicals. In life science, students will learn about different animals, cell structure, and the human body. Lastly, in my classroom you will see a strong relationship between parents and teachers when I ask them about their childs interests and methods that they suggest for success. After all, parents know their children the best. Students will also be given the opportunity to explore materials with all five of their senses; hearing, smelling, touch, tasting and seeing.
Gas Tank- Why do students need to learn science? Students should be provided with opportunities to develop understanding and skills necessary to be productive individuals who are equipped to succeed in todays technology- rich global economy. When students are actively involved in learning science, they better understand science concepts and important life skills. Furthermore, science can be integrated into many different topics. Moreover, learning about science is a great way to spark the natural curiosity students have about the world around them. Many times, students come to find that they were always meant to be a scientist. Lastly, science offers a great set of resources for students to learn about new and interesting vocabulary that they have never seen before.

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