1. Denise Warren
Christina Wood
Carrie Schlagler
Teaching and Learning: Science
January 25, 2012
2. 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.
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4. Idea 2: Everyday Mad Scientists
Everyday activities involving science like
cooking, baking, sports, gardening, video
games etc.
Incorporate chemistry, biology, physics, earth
science & multiple units
Connect science knowledge to prior
experience to make learning more
meaningful.
Use real-life examples/experiments, videos,
technology
5. Everyday Mad Scientists
Cooking/Baking to teach Gardening to teach Earth
Chemistry, science, Geology,
Microbiology, States of Environmental Science,
Matter, Agriculture, Anatomy & Physiology
Math/Measurements
6. 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 . . .
7. 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, etc
to make learning the vocab/content details
more fun
8. 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
9. 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 . . .