https://padlet.com/ryanlaneee/kdpiu7a7iv77lp2y EDU 5030 Fall 2021 en-us 2021-10-25 13:22:23 UTC 2023-09-11 17:08:40 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f9ea.png bcastagna https://padlet.com/ryanlaneee/kdpiu7a7iv77lp2y/wish/1846741941 Positive affirmations for students related to science and learning in general. Students will receive positive affirmations during class time while looking around the room which can boost their self-esteem, confidence, perspective, and motivation. 

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Science-Growth-Mindset-Bulletin-Board-2585609

]]> 2021-10-27 01:26:30 UTC https://padlet.com/ryanlaneee/kdpiu7a7iv77lp2y/wish/1846741941 bcastagna https://padlet.com/ryanlaneee/kdpiu7a7iv77lp2y/wish/1846764216 It can be extremely challenging to manage time especially during a laboratory experiment. I found all of the tips in this article helpful especially the fact that students need plenty of verbal warnings on time and what stage they should be at in the lab at a given time. ]]> 2021-10-27 01:35:08 UTC https://padlet.com/ryanlaneee/kdpiu7a7iv77lp2y/wish/1846764216 bcastagna https://padlet.com/ryanlaneee/kdpiu7a7iv77lp2y/wish/1846782446 There are so many different ways students can "do" things with chromosomes - both online and in-person - to understand how they are studied and viewed by scientists to understand genetics and disease. I particularly like the white board activity of matching homologous chromosomes. This is like a game for students but also one in which they can work with others and think critically. They can also determine male/female and if there are any abnormalities. ]]> 2021-10-27 01:42:21 UTC https://padlet.com/ryanlaneee/kdpiu7a7iv77lp2y/wish/1846782446 bcastagna https://padlet.com/ryanlaneee/kdpiu7a7iv77lp2y/wish/1846795032 In the high school that I went to, senior art students were allowed to paint a mural somewhere on the walls of school (by administrative approval). I would encourage my students to share their biology/science related art ideas for my classroom and display their work if possible. ]]> 2021-10-27 01:47:07 UTC https://padlet.com/ryanlaneee/kdpiu7a7iv77lp2y/wish/1846795032 https://padlet.com/ryanlaneee/kdpiu7a7iv77lp2y/wish/1849453921 LAURA DEVITO-]]> 2021-10-27 21:01:20 UTC https://padlet.com/ryanlaneee/kdpiu7a7iv77lp2y/wish/1849453921 https://padlet.com/ryanlaneee/kdpiu7a7iv77lp2y/wish/1849458749 LAURA DEVITO]]> 2021-10-27 21:04:30 UTC https://padlet.com/ryanlaneee/kdpiu7a7iv77lp2y/wish/1849458749 https://padlet.com/ryanlaneee/kdpiu7a7iv77lp2y/wish/1849461423 2021-10-27 21:06:27 UTC https://padlet.com/ryanlaneee/kdpiu7a7iv77lp2y/wish/1849461423 https://padlet.com/ryanlaneee/kdpiu7a7iv77lp2y/wish/1855064842 2021-10-30 03:00:11 UTC https://padlet.com/ryanlaneee/kdpiu7a7iv77lp2y/wish/1855064842 https://padlet.com/ryanlaneee/kdpiu7a7iv77lp2y/wish/1855069119 This article has some classroom management techniques that I found very important. One that really stuck out to me was that as a teacher, you have to mean what you say. It is important that your students respect you and understand that there are consequences for their actions.]]> 2021-10-30 03:05:24 UTC https://padlet.com/ryanlaneee/kdpiu7a7iv77lp2y/wish/1855069119 https://padlet.com/ryanlaneee/kdpiu7a7iv77lp2y/wish/1855070879 2021-10-30 03:07:30 UTC https://padlet.com/ryanlaneee/kdpiu7a7iv77lp2y/wish/1855070879 https://padlet.com/ryanlaneee/kdpiu7a7iv77lp2y/wish/1855073302 This is a cute idea for a bulletin board. It has pictures of each of the students and says, "what is a scientist?" This is a creative and fun way to show the students that each one of them is a scientist. It also shows them that scientists aren't always quirky old men with crazy hair!]]> 2021-10-30 03:10:25 UTC https://padlet.com/ryanlaneee/kdpiu7a7iv77lp2y/wish/1855073302 https://padlet.com/ryanlaneee/kdpiu7a7iv77lp2y/wish/1859103229 https://www.pinterest.com/pin/554365035352485285/
I think this is a great bulletin board because it visualizes the scientific method. For younger students, I would add a picture to each step so they could clearly see an example of each part. This helps them to understand the beginning process of conducting research and coming to a conclusion. They will build on these skills throughout their entire school career. ]]> 2021-11-01 15:28:17 UTC https://padlet.com/ryanlaneee/kdpiu7a7iv77lp2y/wish/1859103229 https://padlet.com/ryanlaneee/kdpiu7a7iv77lp2y/wish/1859267811 https://www.edweek.org/education/opinion-q-a-collections-classroom-management-advice/2018/06
To me, the most important piece to classroom management is student-teacher relationships. If there isn't a mutual respect, there won't be a productive classroom. Establishing that relationship may not be easy, but one way we can do this is taking a few minutes each day to talk about a topic that interests your student(s). ]]> 2021-11-01 16:26:47 UTC https://padlet.com/ryanlaneee/kdpiu7a7iv77lp2y/wish/1859267811 https://padlet.com/ryanlaneee/kdpiu7a7iv77lp2y/wish/1859645845 https://www.kodable.com/

Maker Space activities such as Kodable and Hour of Code foster creativity and critical thinking. They can create their own robots and watch them move independently through their own coding. ]]> 2021-11-01 19:03:44 UTC https://padlet.com/ryanlaneee/kdpiu7a7iv77lp2y/wish/1859645845 https://padlet.com/ryanlaneee/kdpiu7a7iv77lp2y/wish/1860101372 https://www.pinterest.com/pin/224546731410690568/

In Elementary school, creating your own anchor charts can really help students visualize the concepts being taught in a lesson. Students who are struggling with the material can have their own personal anchor chart to reference. You can take a picture of your anchor chart, size it appropriately then print it out for the student to keep in their science folder for reference. ]]> 2021-11-02 00:23:14 UTC https://padlet.com/ryanlaneee/kdpiu7a7iv77lp2y/wish/1860101372 https://padlet.com/ryanlaneee/kdpiu7a7iv77lp2y/wish/1861730506 Including relevant science findings and application from the real world can help students relate to what they are learning. The can also see that what they are leaning about doesn't just stop at the classroom,  it is used in the real world. ]]> 2021-11-02 14:01:58 UTC https://padlet.com/ryanlaneee/kdpiu7a7iv77lp2y/wish/1861730506 https://padlet.com/ryanlaneee/kdpiu7a7iv77lp2y/wish/1861753897 These glow and grow behavior notes can help keep students accountable for their actions and work. If students know that they are being watched and that their teacher is actively keeping track of their behaviors and work, students may feel more inclined to do tier best work. I also think that this tool can help students and parents understand their strengths and weaknesses that we can work together to improve. ]]> 2021-11-02 14:08:37 UTC https://padlet.com/ryanlaneee/kdpiu7a7iv77lp2y/wish/1861753897 https://padlet.com/ryanlaneee/kdpiu7a7iv77lp2y/wish/1861772982 This TPT link is an awesome resource to start a maker space. It includes prompts for students that include real world problems. Students need to help make items that can solve a problem. Students will think critically to design a solution that works. It also includes a self evaluation sheet that allows students to note what they would improve next time, which i think will help students think more deeply about their creations.]]> 2021-11-02 14:13:58 UTC https://padlet.com/ryanlaneee/kdpiu7a7iv77lp2y/wish/1861772982 https://padlet.com/ryanlaneee/kdpiu7a7iv77lp2y/wish/1861793071 This article talks about different ways we can assess students on science. Differentiating how students are assessed not only keeps class engaging, it allows all different types of learners to excel. Creating a group poster or verbally presenting their finding instead of filling out a lab sheet can keep science interesting to students and can avoid repetitiveness in assessment.]]> 2021-11-02 14:19:51 UTC https://padlet.com/ryanlaneee/kdpiu7a7iv77lp2y/wish/1861793071 https://padlet.com/ryanlaneee/kdpiu7a7iv77lp2y/wish/1863253238 During a unit on plant life cycles, this bulletin would serve as an easy-to-understand visual reminder of the plant life cycle. Additionally, it's helpful for students to constantly see the sequencing and terminology of a plant life cycle.  ]]> 2021-11-03 01:39:12 UTC https://padlet.com/ryanlaneee/kdpiu7a7iv77lp2y/wish/1863253238 jgioia11 https://padlet.com/ryanlaneee/kdpiu7a7iv77lp2y/wish/1863277334 A bulletin board can be for educational purposes and utilized to emphasize a specific topic of a unit or an important concept of science for students to look back on. I would choose to do the life cycle unit on butterflies. Once the unit is complete, students can refer back to this for the visual representation of the different stages of the butterfly. ]]> 2021-11-03 01:49:01 UTC https://padlet.com/ryanlaneee/kdpiu7a7iv77lp2y/wish/1863277334 jgioia11 https://padlet.com/ryanlaneee/kdpiu7a7iv77lp2y/wish/1863301074 The 3 C's is something I hope to conquer in the classroom. The first C represents a connection to your students. A teacher should always know their audience and get to know their students. This will not only help stimulate motivation for students to learn but will help allow the teacher to understand what works best for the learners. Consistency is the second C and key element to ensuring that students have a routine in place and are prepared for each lesson. Students benefit from knowing the concepts of the classroom schedule and from understanding what is expected of them. Compassion is the third C, which is to instill compassion towards others with respect in the classroom. This is something that is extremely important for students to practice in the classroom. Emphasizing compassion is a great way to allow students to recognize how their actions affect others and to be understanding of peers. ]]> 2021-11-03 01:58:36 UTC https://padlet.com/ryanlaneee/kdpiu7a7iv77lp2y/wish/1863301074 https://padlet.com/ryanlaneee/kdpiu7a7iv77lp2y/wish/1863326848 This bulletin board can be used in different ways. In the top photo, you can use it to post a recreation of the teacher and use it interactively during the school year to post various photos of the students participating in Science activities. You can also use it like in the photo at the bottom to display the Classroom Science Rules. I like both ways so I think I would use the interactive one and then maybe display the Science rules in another way, then maybe change it up.]]> 2021-11-03 02:09:57 UTC https://padlet.com/ryanlaneee/kdpiu7a7iv77lp2y/wish/1863326848 https://padlet.com/ryanlaneee/kdpiu7a7iv77lp2y/wish/1863372746 This article gives a list of 12 Proven Classroom Management tips.  They include 2 tips about establishing logical classroom rules and consequences, using positive language, having students be responsible for their own learning environments and efforts, being mindful of those who need extra help and those who need extra work, and several more very effective management tips.  I recommend reading this article.  I would use all the tips and I especially liked that they did not focus on rewarding kids for behavior but rather modeling good behaviors and expecting kids to be accountable for doing it because it is the right thing to do. That's how I would use them all in my future classroom.

]]> 2021-11-03 02:29:17 UTC https://padlet.com/ryanlaneee/kdpiu7a7iv77lp2y/wish/1863372746 https://padlet.com/ryanlaneee/kdpiu7a7iv77lp2y/wish/1863427291 This photo shows an example of several different maker space creations that were included in this article.  The person who wrote the article visited several different schools and blogged about the maker space experiences they had set up. The article gives a wealth of information on the many elements of the maker space like organization of materials, brainstorming  spaces to discuss ideas, and ways of displaying maker space projects.  Sounds like such a great idea to allow for inventive creativity with your students. Included a large array of photos too!! I would definitely use some of the ideas in my room like using clear bins to organize materials and label them and creating a comfy space for "Thinking"]]> 2021-11-03 02:51:21 UTC https://padlet.com/ryanlaneee/kdpiu7a7iv77lp2y/wish/1863427291 https://padlet.com/ryanlaneee/kdpiu7a7iv77lp2y/wish/1863449920 This interactive Science Wall Resource includes photos to print out to make the bulletin board, an area for Science Vocabulary, Word Walls, Fun Facts, lesson objectives, Science Snapshot borders, Scientist Spotlight etc.  I would use it as a great way to keep the concepts and information from a Science Unit engaging and exciting for the students. I would use it as a Bulletin Board and I would also use some of the ideas like Scientist Spotlight as activities that could be displayed in other ways around the classroom.]]> 2021-11-03 03:02:00 UTC https://padlet.com/ryanlaneee/kdpiu7a7iv77lp2y/wish/1863449920 https://padlet.com/ryanlaneee/kdpiu7a7iv77lp2y/wish/1863469820 One of my favorite aspects of classroom management is routine and consistency. One way to ensure that students have consistency during their science lessons is through anchor charts. Anchor charts help to establish relevant strategies to utilize during their science lessons. You can create these on your own or co-author them with the help of your students. For example if you want to create a "Lab Safety" anchor chart, you may ask your students to describe rules they think would implemented in a "lab" setting.

Click here for an article on introducing science in the classroom. Click here for an article on how to effectively use anchor charts in the classroom. 

]]> 2021-11-03 03:11:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ryanlaneee/kdpiu7a7iv77lp2y/wish/1863469820 jgioia11 https://padlet.com/ryanlaneee/kdpiu7a7iv77lp2y/wish/1863476518 Maker space stations can be implemented to allow students to immerse themselves into the 5 E's of science where the students are provided opportunities for hands-on learning. Students can actively engage in their work in these stations. I would specifically like to design this maker space to be available for students to have a designated schedule where the students would be participating in group activities to tackle a stem project. An example of an activity that could be implemented is for students to build a recycled robot using only recycled materials and copper tape, and batteries. The maker space would have all the materials necessary, as well as directions. The students would then use the 5 E's to facilitate their learning process here. ]]> 2021-11-03 03:14:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ryanlaneee/kdpiu7a7iv77lp2y/wish/1863476518 https://padlet.com/ryanlaneee/kdpiu7a7iv77lp2y/wish/1863483749 Sciencebuddies.org has a plethora of STEAM activities that would be easy to implement in the classroom. I specifically chose this one as it appeared to have the supplies most teachers would already have. Additionally, I know that when I was a student I would've really enjoyed making my own harmonica. While having fun creating this, I'd simultaneously be learning about the difference between longitudinal and transverse waves. Concepts that seems very difficult for an elementary school student. However, when you're having fun and building while learning, the concepts come to you more easily. ]]> 2021-11-03 03:17:57 UTC https://padlet.com/ryanlaneee/kdpiu7a7iv77lp2y/wish/1863483749 https://padlet.com/ryanlaneee/kdpiu7a7iv77lp2y/wish/1863491278 The students in the classroom I observed last year really enjoyed exploring the climate kids.nasa.gov website. This website introduces students to scientific principles in the world around them through fun games and videos. ]]> 2021-11-03 03:21:24 UTC https://padlet.com/ryanlaneee/kdpiu7a7iv77lp2y/wish/1863491278 jgioia11 https://padlet.com/ryanlaneee/kdpiu7a7iv77lp2y/wish/1863498699 As a motivation, an interactive board designated for "burning questions" can be a place where students can identify any questions they may have about a lesson or about a science assignment. This is a fantastic idea to allow students who are on the shyer side to ask questions, or to participate in a thinking routine where the students have to come up with a question about the topic, for example, the sheet posted identifies matter as the lesson. Students would have to ask a question about the science topic matter that they would want to answer in today's lesson. It is a super engaging and fun way to have kids participate in the lesson.]]> 2021-11-03 03:24:49 UTC https://padlet.com/ryanlaneee/kdpiu7a7iv77lp2y/wish/1863498699 https://padlet.com/ryanlaneee/kdpiu7a7iv77lp2y/wish/1961463175 I would use this bulletin board because I love how its interactive and gives alot of examples of energy. Bulletin boards are awesome because they display student work and can inspire student work like the one listed here.]]> 2021-12-23 02:57:22 UTC https://padlet.com/ryanlaneee/kdpiu7a7iv77lp2y/wish/1961463175 https://padlet.com/ryanlaneee/kdpiu7a7iv77lp2y/wish/1961469717 I like the idea of having a "warm up" activity for science to prepare students for the lesson of the day. Depending on the topic, a warm up activity can help get students' brains activated and ready for the lesson at hand.]]> 2021-12-23 03:02:24 UTC https://padlet.com/ryanlaneee/kdpiu7a7iv77lp2y/wish/1961469717 https://padlet.com/ryanlaneee/kdpiu7a7iv77lp2y/wish/1961474974 It is so important to label materials and to have these materials accessible. It helps make gathering materials for lessons easier and it helps students be able to access the materials independently also. ]]> 2021-12-23 03:06:43 UTC https://padlet.com/ryanlaneee/kdpiu7a7iv77lp2y/wish/1961474974 brienpotter https://padlet.com/ryanlaneee/kdpiu7a7iv77lp2y/wish/1961478505 I love this classroom door decor. It is very science oriented and engaging for the students. It may even get them excited about science class!]]> 2021-12-23 03:09:30 UTC https://padlet.com/ryanlaneee/kdpiu7a7iv77lp2y/wish/1961478505