Denise WarrenChristina WoodCarrie Schlagler

Teaching and Learning: ScienceJanuary 25, 2012

Idea 1: Time Traveler/Earth Explorer

Looking at New York State through time.

Compare/contrast climate, cultures latitude/longitude, ecosystems, and any information that could go into a pamphlet to help other travelers understand the area better.

Idea 2: Everyday Mad ScientistsEveryday activities involving science like

cooking, baking, sports, gardening, video games etc. Incorporate chemistry, biology, physics, earth

science & multiple unitsConnect science knowledge to prior

experience to make learning more meaningful.Use real-life examples/experiments, videos,

technology

Everyday Mad Scientists Cooking/Baking to teach

Chemistry, Microbiology, States of Matter, Agriculture, Math/Measurements

Gardening to teach Earth science, Geology, Environmental Science, Anatomy & Physiology

Idea 3: Intergalactic Tour Guides Students make brochure to teach visitors

Earth or beyond

Incorporate weather, natural resources, flora/fauna, history of location, ecology, astronomy, biology . . .

Questions: Can it support life? Why/why not?

As we fly past Jupiter’s moon, you’ll notice the layer of ice . . .

Some of our other ideas Actors/role play/charades (Ex. Have students

act out different types of bonding or cellular components)

Star Trek/Star Wars theme – intergalactic heroes trying to solve intergalactic problems

Investigative reporters/journalists searching for answers to puzzling questions

Playing games like charades, 20 questions, etcto make learning the vocab/content details more fun

Teaching Science 21st Century Style: Why Does it Matter? Interdisciplinary Approach

Meaningful connections

Literacy across the curriculum

Inquiry & exploration, not memorization/rote learning Constructing knowledge

Critical thinking and problem solving

Future success Effective use of technology and related skills

Smart boards are not glorified white boards

Appreciation & Historical perspective

Depth over breadth of knowledge

Teaching Science 21st Century Style: How can we do that? Internet/computer technologies

Videos/POV: clips & plan ideas (http://www.pbs.org/pov/educators/)

Video games/virtual worlds

Real-life examples/experiments

Texts, journals, other reference material

Guest speakers – local & diverse to show anyone can have career in science

Models, demonstrations

Proper planning, assessment and management

And . . .