Teaching Science Concepts Through The Literature Of Dr.Seuss
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Teaching Science Concepts Through the Literature of Dr. Seuss
A workshop designed and conducted by: Dr. Diana Wehrell-Grabowski
http://www.drdianateachertraining.com
Teaching Science Concepts Through the Literature of Dr. Seuss
The workshop begins with teachers freely exploring a wide variety of Dr. Seuss literature to bring into the
classroom.http://www.drdianateachertraining.com
Teaching Science Concepts Through the Literature of Dr. Seuss
To explore the importance of making observations teachers headed outside to make observations of the school yard,
collect specimens, and record their observations.http://www.drdianateachertraining.com
Teaching Science Concepts Through the Literature of Dr. Seuss
Teachers returned to the classroom and had time to study and draw their specimens. We discussed the importance of using our senses in making observations, patterns in nature, and plant and
animal kingdom.http://www.drdianateachertraining.com
Teaching Science Concepts Through the Literature of Dr. Seuss
Teachers returned to the classroom and had time to study and draw their specimens. We discussed the importance of using our senses to make observations, patterns in nature,
plant and animal kingdom concepts were discussed.
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Teaching Science Concepts Through the Literature of Dr. Seuss
After teachers completed their individual observations. Teachers were asked to roam around the room to observe what their peers
had collected from nature, and their drawings.http://www.drdianateachertraining.com
Teaching Science Concepts Through the Literature of Dr. Seuss
Teachers explored the characteristics of insects, including observing live Lady bugs.
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Teaching Science Concepts Through the Literature of Dr. Seuss
Teachers explored light and sound concepts using kaleidoscopes, mirrors, colored paddles, and sound making
instruments.http://www.drdianateachertraining.com
Teaching Science Concepts Through the Literature of Dr. Seuss
Teachers explored weather and climate concepts. Teacher above observes how animal fat acts as an
insulator.http://www.drdianateachertraining.com
Teaching Science Concepts Through the Literature of Dr. Seuss
Teachers studied the concept of camouflage within the animal kingdom.
Here teachers are wearing synthetic animal fur prints, and studying animal models to further investigate camouflage.
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Teaching Science Concepts Through the Literature of Dr. Seuss
Teachers explored the concept of adaptation by observing and comparing bird beaks, and using simple household
items to simulate bird beaks. http://www.drdianateachertraining.com
Teaching Science Concepts Through the Literature of Dr. Seuss
Teachers conducted numerous investigations to explore the characteristics of animal eggs.
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Teaching Science Concepts Through the Literature of Dr. Seuss
Teachers learned how to make dinosaur fossil molds using simple materials, as well as setting up fossil sifting
centers.http://www.drdianateachertraining.com
Teaching Science Concepts Through the Literature of Dr. Seuss
Teachers investigated the nature of matter, senses and inquiry via Oobleck. A unique substance made with cornstarch and
water.http://www.drdianateachertraining.com
Teaching Science Concepts Through the Literature of Dr. Seuss
To see the Dr. Seuss books and the Cat In The Hat’s Learning Library Series books written by Tish Rabe and Bonnie Worth used
during this workshop visit my website http://www.drdianateachertraining.com
look under the book page.