https://padlet.com/tashmbo7/17epdkmgndl Find all your FAQ's right here! en-us 2019-09-16 23:55:39 UTC 2021-07-12 09:04:48 UTC hello@padlet.com tashmbo7 https://padlet.com/tashmbo7/17epdkmgndl/wish/385003710 Q1: So what is my role as a teacher when I am teaching an inquiry type science lesson?]]> 2019-09-17 00:00:35 UTC https://padlet.com/tashmbo7/17epdkmgndl/wish/385003710 tashmbo7 https://padlet.com/tashmbo7/17epdkmgndl/wish/385004240 A1: As a teacher you are more like a guide and a facilitator for your students. You create situations, ask leading questions, and try to avoid the urge of telling students what you want them to know. Let your students discover concepts for themselves]]> 2019-09-17 00:02:51 UTC https://padlet.com/tashmbo7/17epdkmgndl/wish/385004240 tashmbo7 https://padlet.com/tashmbo7/17epdkmgndl/wish/385004496 Q2: Okay, easy enough to understand. But how do I actually do that?]]> 2019-09-17 00:04:02 UTC https://padlet.com/tashmbo7/17epdkmgndl/wish/385004496 tashmbo7 https://padlet.com/tashmbo7/17epdkmgndl/wish/385005021 A2: The best way to begin an inquiry lesson is to give your students something to wonder about. Launch the lesson with a question or brief activity that is intriguing, puzzling or interesting. Then continue to ask good questions. The key lies in being prepared and planning in advance so that it is truly an inquiry lesson]]> 2019-09-17 00:06:21 UTC https://padlet.com/tashmbo7/17epdkmgndl/wish/385005021 tashmbo7 https://padlet.com/tashmbo7/17epdkmgndl/wish/385005212 Q3: How can I use Science and Engineering Practices in my Inquiry lesson?]]> 2019-09-17 00:07:22 UTC https://padlet.com/tashmbo7/17epdkmgndl/wish/385005212 tashmbo7 https://padlet.com/tashmbo7/17epdkmgndl/wish/385005872 A3: Oh there are so many ways you can incorporate Science and Engineering Practices! You could have your students ask questions, define problems, develop and use models, plan and carry out investigations, analyze and interpret data, use mathematics and computational thinking, construct explanations for science, design solutions, engage in argument from evidence or obtain, evaluate and communicate information.]]> 2019-09-17 00:10:59 UTC https://padlet.com/tashmbo7/17epdkmgndl/wish/385005872 tashmbo7 https://padlet.com/tashmbo7/17epdkmgndl/wish/385006276 Q4: So I've heard about the NSTA, National Science Teachers Association, and I'm wondering what they have to say about being effective science teachers. What can I do to align my teaching approach and methods to their standards?]]> 2019-09-17 00:13:05 UTC https://padlet.com/tashmbo7/17epdkmgndl/wish/385006276 tashmbo7 https://padlet.com/tashmbo7/17epdkmgndl/wish/385006779 A4: Good question. They recommend a list of things teachers can do in order "to support high-quality science" in their classroom. Their list includes many key principles including, but not limited to, using real-world application, building on what students already know, tapping in to their interests and own questions, integrating with other subject areas, embedding principles and applications from STEM, making learning available for all students, and encouraging families to support extended science learning at home. ]]> 2019-09-17 00:15:31 UTC https://padlet.com/tashmbo7/17epdkmgndl/wish/385006779 tashmbo7 https://padlet.com/tashmbo7/17epdkmgndl/wish/385008402 Q5: Does NSTA have recommendations for administrators or other specialists at elementary schools?]]> 2019-09-17 00:22:29 UTC https://padlet.com/tashmbo7/17epdkmgndl/wish/385008402 tashmbo7 https://padlet.com/tashmbo7/17epdkmgndl/wish/385008639 A5: Yes, in fact they do. And that list of recommendations is available just below the one I just referenced for teachers.]]> 2019-09-17 00:23:33 UTC https://padlet.com/tashmbo7/17epdkmgndl/wish/385008639 tashmbo7 https://padlet.com/tashmbo7/17epdkmgndl/wish/385008971 Q6: So what can I do to support science learning with my child at home? ]]> 2019-09-17 00:24:53 UTC https://padlet.com/tashmbo7/17epdkmgndl/wish/385008971 tashmbo7 https://padlet.com/tashmbo7/17epdkmgndl/wish/385010004 A6: NSTA suggests three key things. 1. Nurture their curiosity. You can do this by ensuring they feel safe and excited to explore and experiment on their own. 2.Be involved. It helps to know what they are doing at school, so feel free to ask your child or ask their teacher. 3. Lastly, be encouraging. If your child is interested in science or technology, you can help them pursue those interests. And with your positive influence and confidence in them, who knows where more knowledge and skills could lead them in the future.]]> 2019-09-17 00:29:01 UTC https://padlet.com/tashmbo7/17epdkmgndl/wish/385010004