The Frontiers of Science for Students by Valerie Bonine https://padlet.com/vbonine_rps/x4pe90s6o5h9 Seminar 1 en-us 2017-06-20 01:35:46 UTC 2023-02-02 06:17:11 UTC hello@padlet.com Overview vbonine_rps https://padlet.com/vbonine_rps/x4pe90s6o5h9/wish/176923766 In the first three modules, we studied foundational aspects of science education reform. In this module, we focus on science itself. Let's reconnect with our childlike sense of wonder as we consider cutting-edge science discoveries and how we might bring some of these to P-5 learners.

Course Learning Objective

Students will critically examine, observe, analyze, and reflect on current trends in the research and related literature base and in the classroom.

Module Objectives

At the end of Module Three you will be able to
●      Redesign a P-5 instruction for integration of at least one "frontier of science" in the P-5 curriculum.

Topics

●      Engaging, wondrous, fun frontiers of life science for P-5 learners.
●      Engaging, wondrous, fun frontiers of earth/space science for P-5 learners.
●      Engaging, wondrous, fun frontiers of physical science for P-5 learners.

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___ Review resources
 
___ Complete Discussion board post and respond to at least 2 others
 
___ Create and post a concept map that depicts your understanding of the seminar topic in relation to your professional practice
 
___ Module 4 Evaluation 
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These activities are designed to help you explore some of the most current, most interesting developments in science or perhaps across the STEM disciplines. You also will be thinking about bringing some of this cutting-edge science to the children that you teach. 

1. View following:

2. Choose one of the resources below to use in your discussion post:

Frontiers of Science:
  • Engaging, wondrous, fun frontiers of life science for P-5 learners.
Monster-sized Marine Crocodile Discovered!

  • Engaging, wondrous, fun frontiers of Earth/space science for P-5 learners.
NASA SpaceCraft Orbits Jupiter, sees "Northern Lights" on this Gas Giant!
Procima b: Closest, Possibly-habitable planet discovered!

  • Engaging, wondrous, fun frontiers of physical science for P-5 learners.
Flying Cars
 
Websites, Webcams, and other Resources:
http://explore.org/live-cam (Live webcams and features a wide range of topics—from animal rights, health and human services, and poverty to the environment, and education. Delivered in short, digestible bites, explore films appeal to viewers of all ages, from children learning about other cultures for the first time to adults looking for a fresh perspective on the world around them.) 

https://www.sciencenewsforstudents.org/ (Websites that teachers can use in class/Science News for Students)
 
http://mpalalive.org/ (African Webcams & Explore the African wilds with your students while helping them discover their relationship to another world. Find here lesson plans and classroom activities created by qualified educators, reviewed by scientists and field researchers, and adaptable to grades 3 - 8.)

http://www.jason.org/live (Click and look under the LIVE SCIENCE tab at the top. This provides a look into real world professions across the globe.)
 
http://undsci.berkeley.edu/tour.php (Website provided in Chad Orzel’s book, Eureka: Discovering Your Inner Scientist)

https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc/tta-system/teaching/Broadcast%20Calls/FPS-Sci-pre-class-1-2013.pdf (Talk from Dr. Daryl Greenfield about the benefits - you could scroll to page 6 to get the teaching science part)
]]> 2017-06-20 01:41:19 UTC https://padlet.com/vbonine_rps/x4pe90s6o5h9/wish/176923975 Seminar 1- Module 4 Discussion Post vbonine_rps https://padlet.com/vbonine_rps/x4pe90s6o5h9/wish/176926932 1.  Choose one resource that you find particularly interesting and explain how it can be used to help you redesign a science lesson that stimulates your students' sense of wonder.
 
2.  Give an example as to how this resource can be integrated into other subject areas.
 
3. Discuss the benefits and/or drawbacks to “hands-on” science in the K-2 grades or grades 3-5.
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