https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz Post a classroom experience! en-us 2020-07-01 01:14:08 UTC 2021-10-23 01:33:25 UTC hello@padlet.com jeffreyklein https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/644502922 2020-07-01 01:18:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/644502922 jeffreyklein https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/644504455 2020-07-01 01:21:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/644504455 jeffreyklein https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/644504543 2020-07-01 01:21:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/644504543 jeffreyklein https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/644504751 2020-07-01 01:22:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/644504751 jeffreyklein https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/644504836 2020-07-01 01:22:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/644504836 https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679250656 In the cricket unit for second grade, we had done the first of the four experiments where we were trying too figure out what environment the cricket was best suited for. After understanding why that experiment had been successful, I asked the scholars to come up with the next 3 experiments. Even though they stuck largely to the format I had already presented (maybe too much scaffolding) it was really amazing to hear those conversations around what makes a purposeful experiment and also organically discussing independent and dependent variables. This unit was a great opportunity to explore what makes an experiment good and what makes a question or idea investigable. ]]> 2020-08-13 18:20:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679250656 https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679250807 Developing and Using Models is the main SEP of Unit 7. Students have to conceptualize different celestial bodies and their size/distance in relation to one another. Models really help the students understand how much larger the sun is than the rest of the planets in our solar system, or how far away the closest stars actually are. ]]> 2020-08-13 18:20:40 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679250807 montanadurieux https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679250824 Scholars were posed the question about what do plants need to survive. We had listed out the usual norms with the biggest ones being dirt and soil. the scholars divided up into groups and create their experiment plant: 1 cup with soil, no water, sun. 1 cup with no soil, water, no sun, 1 cup with soil, water, sun 1 cup with soil, no water, sun and so on. ]]> 2020-08-13 18:20:40 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679250824 https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679250857 Stringing together code and testing out the expected outcome. Troubleshooting if need be]]> 2020-08-13 18:20:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679250857 https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679250883 We had a debate in our class (during lesson 7 or 8) about whether or not the water in our environment is the same water that was around when dinosaurs existed! Some scholars said "Of course" and others said "No way, that was so long ago!". As a class, we used warm water in a jar as a model to represent the stages of the water cycle. By identifying the components of the water cycle (Precipitation, condensation, etc), water goes through a continuous cycle (doesn't disappear). ]]> 2020-08-13 18:20:42 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679250883 https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679250892 In third grade in the natural disasters unit scholars had to work in their groups to plan an effective way to build a house that included materials/ tools that would be the most helpful to protect the house against a hurricane. Scholars used these same tools/ materials to actually build the house and then used water to see how well their models withstood the impact of the "hurricane"]]> 2020-08-13 18:20:42 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679250892 https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679250972 During the 2nd grade unit "mystery box" the scholars go through a series of experiments to figure out what is in the box. they take the knowledge they have prior to class added to the information that is given to them to come up with conclusions. they take their time but asking questions and listening to what kind of noise the box makes when it is moved and what it looks like from the outside. through investigations their able to come to the conclusion that is was ice pops.]]> 2020-08-13 18:20:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679250972 kiranpatankar https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679250979 2020-08-13 18:20:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679250979 https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679251020 Scholars had to work in groups to determine which materials would create the most structurally sound building. They were given items such as cardstock, clay, toothpicks, tape, glue, rocks, etc. They had watched videos of buildings during a tropical storm and made noticings in groups before they began construction. Day 1 was planning the building on paper. Day 2 was building the structure. Day 3 was "destroying" the structure. We tested the structures with water (waves), wind, and shaking. We collectively discussed why each building did or did not survive the weather. Revisions were then recorded as a class.]]> 2020-08-13 18:20:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679251020 https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679251060 2020-08-13 18:20:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679251060 vincentfredericks https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679251090 Beaks of finches lab where students had to develop an understanding of how the structure and function of a bird beak could directly impact its feeding habits and fitness in a particular environment. ]]> 2020-08-13 18:20:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679251090 https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679251093 2020-08-13 18:20:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679251093 https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679251124 Scholar were responsible for building a model of the respiratory system using bottles, straws, balloons and tape. Afterward; they had to make sure the breathing apparatus works (took in air and released air) Most groups did not get it to work the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd time. It took repeated trials and trouble shooting. There was no dull moments, scholars were highly engaged and invested in completing the task correctly. There were many points of entry such as (it was hands on, there were relatable materials like balloons, they learned from their experience, they collaborated with their peers, and they had a personal experience to tie to the investigation and the big idea) ]]> 2020-08-13 18:20:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679251124 https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679251152 When scholars had to develop bumper cars for class, they focused very heavily on what looked cool on paper but lacked the rationale behind what they'd use. So when it came time to build the model, they made revisions in the moment and fell off the blueprint. Which in the moment thinking is great until it's too up in the air and they don't take the moment to stop gluing materials to finalize the thought of "will this work?" or "how should I incorporate this?"]]> 2020-08-13 18:20:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679251152 ginacastillon https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679251216 Scholars have to plan and test which habitat is best for cricket survival.]]> 2020-08-13 18:20:51 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679251216 iangibson https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679251226 Scholars modeled natural selection by taking on the role of "fork birds," birds with beaks made of plastic forks with different numbers of tines. Each fork bird had a set amount of time to spear Cheerios on their fork and only those birds that speared enough Cheerios would survive and reproduce. Over the course of several generations, scholars discovered that birds with too few or too many tines had a harder time spearing Cheerios, and analyzed what factors led to the survival of more birds with a middle number of tines. It was a really joyful, engaging activity for scholars with an obvious takeaway.]]> 2020-08-13 18:20:51 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679251226 https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679251243 2020-08-13 18:20:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679251243 https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679251276 When introducing the anchoring event to scholars (ticks on the loose at Camp Bernie), they asked questions about how the overpopulation of ticks negatively effected the campsite ecosystem,  and read about possible solutions. Each solution came with its own set of questions from scholars that helped to articulate the larger issue.

]]> 2020-08-13 18:20:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679251276 https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679251394 2020-08-13 18:20:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679251394 https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679251401 In one of the 2nd grade units, my scholars had to analyze the changes in beetle population. They first had to identify the increase or decrease in numbers. After, they had to use that information make a connection between the beetle's ability to camouflage itself and its survival rate. ]]> 2020-08-13 18:20:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679251401 jilleneramroop https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679251492 This whole unit with scholars trying to build an amusement park using specific materials, they have to think about design, materials, safety, how to build etc.

]]> 2020-08-13 18:20:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679251492 https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679251518 To understand wind, our scholars set up two bottles connected by a PVC pipe. In one bottle, there was cold water and in the other there was hot water. They placed a lit incense stick over the bottle with cold water and eventually saw the smoke come out of the bottle with the hot water. Throughout the rest of the unit, they repeatedly referred back to that model to explain how air moves from place to place.]]> 2020-08-13 18:20:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679251518 https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679251533 This unit is heavily based around models from candy bar rock strata, puzzle piece continents, and paper sea floor spreading. These models allow scholars to see what it happening at a location of Earth that they cannot directly observe in every day life. One of the first lessons of this unit they excavate fossils (nuts) from candy bars as if they were looking at rock layers themselves. ]]> 2020-08-13 18:21:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679251533 danielchecca https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679251541 In my experience teaching 6th grade science last year, we were discussing ecosystems and the impact of different relationships in the ecosystem. We were on the topic of how invasive species can interrupt the balance of an ecosystem, where i gave locusts as an example (decimate certain crops leading to heightened competition and potentially down the line extinction). It was not the most digestable analogy.. Then a student asked if humans are an invasive species and i asked him questions about how humans have affected the environment. This lead to a far more concrete class wide understanding of the concept]]> 2020-08-13 18:21:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679251541 https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679251560 Kids went through the entire scientific process from start to finish from asking their initial question to presenting their research to families. Many groups (if not all) had to reevaluate their experimental plan to see if it made sense/why it worked or didn't work. ]]> 2020-08-13 18:21:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679251560 kassahunasaye https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679251606 During our last unit in 8th grade science we discussed how diseases are spread, and treated. Additionally my students performed experiments using peach tre]]> 2020-08-13 18:21:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679251606 https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679251662 2020-08-13 18:21:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679251662 https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679251665 Scholars loved being able to create landscape models during the land changes unit in 3rd.  Students were able to create a 3D model in order to see how erosion (water and air)effects the land over time.  Especially deposition and the relationship between mass and speed of the flowing water.  That is a difficult concept to wrap their minds around.  Visually seeing the different mass sized rocks helps the scholars to understand less massive rocks settle last vs more massive rocks will settle first.]]> 2020-08-13 18:21:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679251665 https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679251668 kids were ask to build a slope using building blocks, to test what would happen when a "train" with speed pushed into a block.]]> 2020-08-13 18:21:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679251668 https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679251684 When scholars at different tables had different variables and designed a class experiment to figure out what plants needed to stay alive. They came up as a class with the way they thought they could figure this out and then different tables chose what they thought the plant would need. They planned this investigation themselves and then had to analyze the results as a class.]]> 2020-08-13 18:21:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679251684 marianjuste https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679251709 2020-08-13 18:21:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679251709 https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679251783 During exploratorium (or science symposium), we spent about a week focused on just this concept, developing testable questions, finding questions that can be answered by a 5th grader with limited resources (this was a huge problem, because many scholars would come up with very imaginative or huge questions). 

]]> 2020-08-13 18:21:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679251783 danielmarra https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679251810 Scholars had to make a model house to see the effects severe weather can have on homes. ]]> 2020-08-13 18:21:08 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679251810 https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679251831 During the weeks of the science symposium unit scholars were continuously planning and carrying out investigations that they came up with themselves. One of the really cool experiments was decide which brand of detergent is the best at killing bacteria. They collected bacteria from different surfaces, planned out how many drops of each detergent they would place in each petri dish and investigated. They're investigation consisted of watching how much bacteria grew in each petri dish over a certain number of days that they decided.

]]> 2020-08-13 18:21:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679251831 https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679251866 2020-08-13 18:21:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679251866 https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679251886 2020-08-13 18:21:11 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679251886 https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679251934 Scholars were working on the obscertainer investigation. they had to figure out what shape was inside of the obscertainer without looking at it. they had to come up with their own procedure in order to figure out the shape.]]> 2020-08-13 18:21:13 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679251934 https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679251961 Scholars are truly being evaluated on their ability to be autonomous with their group throughout the whole process of the symposium. One of our groups excelled in this element of planning and carrying out the investigation alone with minimal help. They were always motivated and on task which made it easier to follow through with plans even when adjusting their experiment and re-trying it they were taking notes and making it the best it could be. They followed through fully and came out with great observations.

]]> 2020-08-13 18:21:14 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679251961 https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679252007 2020-08-13 18:21:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679252007 erickz1040 https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679252038 2020-08-13 18:21:16 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679252038 https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679252156 2020-08-13 18:21:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679252156 https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679252160 2nd grade scholars created a T-chart of all the different materials that did or did not "stick to" a magnet. They then used the T-chart to notice the similarities of what kinds of objects did and did not stick to the magnet, and make predictions about other objects that would or would not stick.]]> 2020-08-13 18:21:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679252160 https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679252176 Scholars had to interpret weather forecasts to predict if we would experience a hurricane. Also, scholars had to analyze and interpret different locations weather forecasts to predict which type of storm was occurring. ]]> 2020-08-13 18:21:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679252176 https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679252319 We were learning to understand the affect of temperature and phase change. In the experiment they hypothesized how it warm and hot water would affect the melting times of ice. The planned which materials they thought would best isulate the ice and then executed the plans. ]]> 2020-08-13 18:21:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679252319 mrskadansky https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679252331 In 4th grade we learn about Earth's movements and this requires using 3-d and 2-d models, simulation models, and even using their own bodies as models. My favorite is having them stand in a circle with a lamp in the center as the sun and I have scholars model rotation and revolution with their bodies. This really helps them to understand something that is abstract to many and they love the movement! ]]> 2020-08-13 18:21:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679252331 victoriareilly https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679252366 in U8 scholars looked at previous pandemics and the R naught values. At the early stages of COVID-19 outbreak they were able to compare this value of spanish flu, HIV, and the flu to this new and confusing virus that was taking over their lives. This helped them come back to answer. ]]> 2020-08-13 18:21:25 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679252366 https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679252373 2020-08-13 18:21:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679252373 https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679252386 Looking and exploring the different materials that can be used and trying to see what properties of the materials make it strongest. We would try and try until we found the strongest. ]]> 2020-08-13 18:21:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679252386 https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679252387 Scholars spend the unit making different models of molecules. In our classroom, we filled cups with different amount of beads, made 3D models with mini marshmallows, drew models, and looked at real world pictures -like a crowded subway car or almost empty field of trees, to represent the 3 states of matter in various ways. This was so meaningful for scholars because it really helps them visualize and make concrete what could be a very abstract concept- the density of molecules in different states of matter.]]> 2020-08-13 18:21:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679252387 https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679252402 Scholars got to explore by putting together different circuits by problem solving

]]> 2020-08-13 18:21:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679252402 thomasoneil https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679252426 2020-08-13 18:21:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679252426 katieleonard https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679252427 (GR5) Scholars chose a topic they were curious about and got to investigate on their own with their peers. They figured out how to set up an experiment to find out an answer to their question and they carried out the experiment on their own with little guidance from teachers.]]> 2020-08-13 18:21:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679252427 https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679252452 A scholar wanted to know what the best product on the market was for treating her ecz]]> 2020-08-13 18:21:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679252452 https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679252540 When scholars had to understand how structures are related to functions on living things and how it helps the to survive. Using actual crickets as models aided exploration of the content ]]> 2020-08-13 18:21:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679252540 https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679252564 In 2nd grade we were discussing food chains. One scholar was asked to define what a food chain is and she was off in her definition. So I pressed her to talk about what she ate for breakfast. Ultimately, we created a food chain for her breakfast that included the sun, an orange tree and her.

]]> 2020-08-13 18:21:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679252564 aliceqian https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679252594 The scholars used a radio to show how the cell works as a system. ]]> 2020-08-13 18:21:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679252594 https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679252699 Scholars were dropping parachutes with different amounts of surface area and recording how long it took to fall to the ground. Scholars analyzed their data to find patterns and discuss if this supported their initial ideas about how surface area affected the falling objects. 

]]> 2020-08-13 18:21:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679252699 https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679252707 During the Science Symposium/Food Safety unit, we had a series of lessons and experiments investigating factors that affect microbial growth. Using yeast as the model organism, scholars experimented with varying amounts of yeast suspension combined with preservatives and food additives such as vinegar, sugar, and ascorbic acid. The scholars observed and recorded the amounts of yeast growth under these various conditions to make evidence-based claims regarding the substances that most inhibited microbial growth.]]> 2020-08-13 18:21:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679252707 https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679252727 2020-08-13 18:21:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679252727 https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679252770 Scholars created model look out towers for our class amusement park according to several specifications. They created drawn models, then revised their models after discussion, then got to build their models and test them out. After testing them they revised them again utilizing new data.]]> 2020-08-13 18:21:37 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679252770 https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679252771 We used models of a city to replicate how organelles in a cell work together in the human body. Aspects of the city had similar roles and responsibilities to the organelles (a nucleus controls all of the cell’s activities just like a Mayor’s office controls all of the city’s activities).]]> 2020-08-13 18:21:37 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679252771 https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679252875 Kids had to look at their eggies and decide what traits were inherited vs. acquired. They needed to be able to fill in their charts and interpret what it meant. Also Dichotomous chart.]]> 2020-08-13 18:21:40 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679252875 ashliannarditi https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679252978 2020-08-13 18:21:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679252978 kiranpatankar https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679253053 2020-08-13 18:21:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679253053 https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679253121 Teaching the sound unit was perfect for demonstrating how models are important. They were able to get that we can't always see or the thing is too big, but we can model and use that to understand]]> 2020-08-13 18:21:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679253121 https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679253124 Scholars make their own model of Earth, and are able to have a hands on experience of how Earth is actually tilted on it's axis, and that is what causes seasons, day and night along with rotation and revolution. So within one model they are able to visual see in their own hands how Earth's positioning and movements are responsible of how the world works!

]]> 2020-08-13 18:21:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679253124 https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679253213 Scholars collaborated in groups to create and present weather forecasts. They used research but also content they had learned to make predictions on what the weather would be like the next couple of days. They presented ideas using live weather maps. Scholars then engaged in discussion with the class to refine and improve predictions based on feedback and observations made by others in the class. ]]> 2020-08-13 18:21:50 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679253213 https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679253222 The students carried out a number of experiments to alter the properties of a substance to determine whether or not is was possible to create more matter.]]> 2020-08-13 18:21:51 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679253222 janechan13 https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679253312 Our Scholars used chemical equations to explain photosynthesis and cellular respiration. Scholars had to know that the left side of the equation had the reactants of the process and the right side showed the products. ]]> 2020-08-13 18:21:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679253312 https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679253323 For 3rd grade scholars get the chance to learn about Natural disasters and what they can do in an allotted amount of time to keep them safe from danger. When focusing on Hurricanes, Scholars got the chance to develop a plan on how they would protect their home (while in groups, using a planning sheet and discussing the ways that they believe would work best and why) after they got to create their own models using the sheet they develop on their own ]]> 2020-08-13 18:21:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679253323 https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679253420 At the end of this lesson, scholars had to synthesize what ]]> 2020-08-13 18:21:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679253420 noshinhossain https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679253481 After each group modeled the digestive system using everyday materials, I created a diagram which represented the digestive system. I had scholars identify what each part of the diagram was and which step of the experiment did that part of the diagram model. Scholars also had to explain the purpose of both that step of the experiment and part of the digestive system. ]]> 2020-08-13 18:21:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679253481 https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679253503 Electricity Unit in 4th grade, scholars are required to really use their curiosity to figure out how to light up a light bulb. As a teacher I gave them the goal, but in their own table groups, they needed to test materials out and form questions or ideas when something was not succesful. Also with this, they should have been able to define what their problem was the first trial, second trial, and keep going from there until it felt succesful. ]]> 2020-08-13 18:21:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679253503 https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679253552  My favorite experience from last year has to be making elephant toothpaste with K. Scholars were able to plan and carry out investigations as they followed steps to create elephant toothpaste. They were beyond engaged because for most K scholars their idea of a scientist is someone who makes things explode. They were looking forward to making elephant toothpaste throughout the whole unit. ]]> 2020-08-13 18:22:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679253552 erickz1040 https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679253566 2020-08-13 18:22:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679253566 https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679253600 In fourth grade during the unit on mystery powders, not only are the scholars making their own data chart as the unit progresses, but then they use that to deterine and answer our maine question. ]]> 2020-08-13 18:22:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679253600 https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679253611 2020-08-13 18:22:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679253611 arkyasmal https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679253683 When they were learning how to code, many of my scholars kept experimenting over and over again every time their code wouldn't work, continuously exploring new models and structures to get their final project to work the way they wanted to. They would also help each other when they were stuck or wanted to know how to do a particular action.]]> 2020-08-13 18:22:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679253683 https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679253712 In third grade, in the Unit about natural disasters when scholars were tasked with building houses that would with stand a tropical storm. They were provided with different materials and told to choose what material would work best and build what they think would be a strong model house.]]> 2020-08-13 18:22:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679253712 tannerhinze https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679253764 Scholars had to come up with an experiment for the symposium and then create an investigation that could help them answer that question. Even after that they had to use the data that they collected from this experiment and use it to answer the question. A notable experiment was about the erosion of rocks in regular water vs acidic water. They put rocks in vinegar solutions of varying levels and water to test.]]> 2020-08-13 18:22:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679253764 https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679253943 Scholars collect data on the influence of speed, slope, mass, etc. and identify patterns in their data to understand the movement of a car on a track.]]> 2020-08-13 18:22:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679253943 https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679253965 During last year's science symposium, one of the groups was particularly interested in investing the relationship between exercise and heart rate. They designed a thorough investigation plan, involving a multiday plan, where in which they tried out different exercises (jump roping, running, resting, basketball, etc.) and monitored their heart rates. They planned the entire experiment on their own using their own knowledge and personal experiences.]]> 2020-08-13 18:22:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679253965 https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679253999 Kindergarten weather unit.  We used our daily weather report to collect our own data to find patterns in the weather.  I also provided all sorts of other resources (maps, forecasts, charts) to show pattterns in weather.  Kids were pushed to use this data to refine their ideas around what certain weather patterns tell us and how we can use these patterns to predict severe weather.]]> 2020-08-13 18:22:14 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679253999 https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679254004 In this unit scholars did a number of observations on crickets to learn about their preferences. They then had to analyze the data and form conclusions to learn about Crickets.]]> 2020-08-13 18:22:14 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679254004 https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679254019 When scholars had to analyze the thermodynamic relationship between large surfaces and the amount of heat transfer compared to smaller surfaces 

]]> 2020-08-13 18:22:14 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679254019 https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679254300 2020-08-13 18:22:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679254300 https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679254381 When remote, scholars had to use Whitebox to plan shelters to keep hikers alive using concepts of thermodynamics. Scholars had to constantly revise cites to go to based on their hikers energy and the materials at each site. They had to evaluate which materials were good enough insulators and revise shelter shape to get a surface area small enough to insulate the hikers, but large enough to fit them inside. ]]> 2020-08-13 18:22:25 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679254381 https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679254434 1st grade had a run-away train that they needed to stop from running into a town. In groups, scholars got to plan out how they might slow down or stop the train. Then, they were given the train, tracks, and materials to carry out their investigation, seeing in which ways they could stop the train

]]> 2020-08-13 18:22:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679254434 https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679254442 2020-08-13 18:22:28 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679254442 https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679254467 In 7th grade science unit 7 scholars are challenged to choose the best materials to build a survival shelter that will keep heat inside, keeping their trapped hikers warm. In the course of this unit they start to learn that certain materials are better than others based on their ability to conduct or insulate energy. One experiment that they use to start to understand this concept is observing heat transfer between different materials at different temperatures. For example, a room temperature metal spoon and room temperature plastic spoon are placed in cups of hot water that are at the same temperature. Scholars then observe where the greatest heat transfer occurred by taking the temperature of the water at the end of their trial period. Their observations around the change in temperature of their 2 cups of water leads them to say that a metal spoon will more readily accept or take in energy from the water, making the metal spoon a better conductor and showing that metal will be a poor choice of building material for their shelters as it would easily allow heat to pass from the inside of the shelter to the cooler temperatures outside.

]]> 2020-08-13 18:22:28 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679254467 https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679254636 During this (favorite of mine) unit the kids are to act as a carbon dioxide molecule as it moves from form to form in the carbon cycle. When they see the affects that climate change has on our climate, they all want to know what they can do to make it better. They often want to scale back the usage of CO2 in industry to help the planet. ]]> 2020-08-13 18:22:34 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679254636 ravensmithparris https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679254945

]]> 2020-08-13 18:22:42 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679254945 https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679254952 In our unit about weather, I asked scholars to look at a table of data that tracked both temperatures and hurricane frequency over time, and asked scholars to predict what would happen in 20 years if the temp. continued to increase at a steady rate. Really helped them connect to how data tells a story

]]> 2020-08-13 18:22:42 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679254952 https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679254955 Part of modeling the function of the digestive system was to determine how the bolus of food changed over the course of its journey through the GI system. For each part of the model the scholars had to label what organs each part of the model it represented and whether there was physical or chemical digestion. ]]> 2020-08-13 18:22:42 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679254955 https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679255044 During remote learning I had students create their own biobot. On the first day, they were able to take some time to brainstorm ideas and design a biobot that would help solve a human problem! The next day, they were able to use household items to build their biobot. ]]> 2020-08-13 18:22:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679255044 https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679255114 Students created and carried out their own procedures.

]]> 2020-08-13 18:22:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679255114 https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679255180 Examine the different parts of the earth, we draw a model of the planet. Label its parts and have a visual representation of our planet that scholars are likely to become more involved with. ]]> 2020-08-13 18:22:50 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679255180 https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679255342 Unit 7, Thermodynamics, students spent the entire unit building a model of a survival shelter. Everyday, they edited their model as they learned more about thermodynamics.]]> 2020-08-13 18:22:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679255342 olivialaragresty https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679255571 Scholars recognized the importance of planning and experiment (research, detailed procedure) when they realized they had not ordered the materials they needed. They learned a life lesson around flexibility when they worked to adapt their project to fit the limits of their materials. They learned firsthand how science limitations work. ]]> 2020-08-13 18:23:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679255571 https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679255670 A group of scholars who wanted to know how proximity to a volcano would affect plant life! Thought this was an incredibly creative prompt considering all of the information from our last unit]]> 2020-08-13 18:23:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679255670 hayounghwang https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679255703 Scholars had to build a hurricane-proof house using different materials to represent hurricane preparation methods. ]]> 2020-08-13 18:23:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679255703 https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679255863 2020-08-13 18:23:11 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679255863 erickz1040 https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679256425 Observing cut sections of candy bars to draw analogy to rock layers]]> 2020-08-13 18:23:29 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679256425 safanaibzada https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679256524 My Students had a great time creating and developing their own science experiment during the science symposium. They were given little to no limitation and had the ability to think outside the box. ]]> 2020-08-13 18:23:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679256524 https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679256863 Scholars planned out how much water they would add to banana/saltine mixture and how that changed how the solution and how it was digested.]]> 2020-08-13 18:23:42 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679256863 https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679257048 Scholars planned & evaluated one another's design to build the safest rides]]> 2020-08-13 18:23:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679257048 victoriareilly https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679257721 2020-08-13 18:23:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679257721 https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679258274 Using the subway system to model how air molecules move to cause the wind (high pressure to low pressure)]]> 2020-08-13 18:24:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679258274 https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679258379 Scholars were required to figure out their own way to close a circuit and allow the electricity to reach the lightbulb. With nothing but a goal and some materials, scholars were asked to ask questions collaboratively and "figure it out". This allowed for deep understanding of how the circuit worked. ]]> 2020-08-13 18:24:11 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679258379 https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679258417 2020-08-13 18:24:13 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679258417 https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679258630 The students looked at data tables to determine whether or not based on the data on the table the materials they were observing was a conductor or an insulator.]]> 2020-08-13 18:24:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679258630 https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679259277 During symposium, scholars had the freedom of coming up with their own testable questions. During the research portion, they spent a lot of time explaining the purpose and finding out why their question was important. They also spent a lot of time with their procedure making and experimenting. They went through so many stages of revisions and it was all autonomous. ]]> 2020-08-13 18:24:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679259277 https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679259824 A group of scholars designed and implemented an experiment with the question: Which school location has the most bacteria? They had so much fun swabbing different school areas/objects, watching the bacteria grow in their petri dishes and analyzing their data.]]> 2020-08-13 18:24:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679259824 https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679260357 During unit 2, my scholars created beautiful and insightful brochures about sickle cell and Malaria]]> 2020-08-13 18:25:11 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679260357 https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679260861 For science symposium, a group had a very difficult time being engaged with their topic or thinking of a topic in general. After a lot of thought, they wanted to know which liquids made bread mold the fastest, being able to see the results was exciting enough for them but talking about the reasons and seeing them reason with the effect in ingredients of one liquid and the effects of another provided for good scientific debate among the group. They did not get an answer, but they gained a lot of knowledge. ]]> 2020-08-13 18:25:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679260861 https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679261987 2020-08-13 18:26:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679261987 https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679263344 The students had a problem- they needed to Create more candy and they also asked the question if it was possible for them to create an infinite supply of candy.]]> 2020-08-13 18:26:40 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679263344 https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679296729 Scholars investigate the effect that substances added to room temperature water have on the boiling point of the water. The data collected in individual groups was shared whole class, in a table and then graphed, and based on the pattern that scholars noticed, they were able to see the boiling point was increased. This led to more questions  - why was this happening?]]> 2020-08-13 18:44:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreyklein/oj3j9yhwmpexm3cz/wish/679296729