My students are thoughtful, hard working first graders. They come to school knowing that once they step through those doors they are surrounded by a team of people who believe in their success.
They know they are held to higher standards and goals, even though their surroundings show that 65% of the student population is high poverty.
My students are important because the harder I work to help them achieve their goals, the stronger they become as life-long learners. They are happy to work for the smiles, high fives, and accolades.
My Project
I want to build learners that actively pursue answers to their science questions. Some of my classroom students have a variety of special needs. Using hands-on materials from the Building Brick STEM Challenge Kit or Can Do Science Discovery Kits will greatly enhance their science and math skills/interests.
My classroom is setting up a program called “Scientist of the Week”.
Students will choose the experiment with-in a topic. Each student will present their project in front of the classroom. The lesson will help student meet research standards, speaking and presentation standards. Both the presenter and observer will learn critical thinking skills, organization, and how to work together.
The students will write a summary of what was presented, something new they learned, and what what they thought about the experiment. The student scientist will submit a report of supplies, directions, and science skills taught through the experiment. This will make science fun!
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