This week in our class we dove into the topic Applied Design, Skills, and Technologies (ADST), which is in the BC Curriculum for all Grades. ADST can be integrated across all subject areas, and teachers are encouraged to connect with their local resource centre to learn more about how it can be incorporated and to explore the […]
Read more "Rube Goldberg Machines – ADST"This week, we had the opportunity to go into a local grade 2 classroom and create dioramas. We all got to work with a student one on one, and some of us with two students (I was one of the lucky ones to work with two) which was great to be in a classroom and […]
Read more "In Situ Opportunites"In this post, I will be reflecting on a class we had with a guest speaker about the distrust of society and people towards science, and radon tests. During our class, we had a guest speaker join us for a discussion on science and its role in society. He started his presentation with an inquiry […]
Read more "Science – To Trust, or Not To Trust"Before I speak on this Chapter in this blog post, I do want to formention that I struggled with this chapter. The comparison at the start of this chapter did not sit right with me, but I understand what she is trying to get at and say. I am adding a quote that I must […]
Read more "Collateral Damage"This post will explain how science demonstrations are an excellent tool for creating inquiry questions in a class while generating wonder among students. The first major assignment in this class was to develop our own science demonstration and present it to our peers. In a group of three, we needed to choose a topic that […]
Read more "Demonstrating Science Lessons To Peers"In this post, I will be talking about our class and our experience with picture books in a science class. Using picture books is a great way to link Science and Literacy. In this class, we learned they can help add context for concepts, more depth of coverage, improved reading and science skills, and opportunities […]
Read more "Science Picture Books"In this post, I will be reflecting on the most recent chapter we read from the amazing book “Braiding Sweetgrass”, by Robin Wall Kimmerer. “Asters and Goldenrod”. Chapter Summary: This chapter serves as the intellectual and spiritual origin story of Robin Wall Kimmerer’s career as a botanist and her mission to braid Indigenous wisdom with […]
Read more "Asters and Goldenrod"As a part of our course this year, we have been asked to reflect on course material and its impact on us and our development as educators. We are reading the book Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer this semester. The Chapter: “Mishkos Kenomagwen: The Teachings of Grass” is what I will be reflecting on in this […]
Read more "The Teachings Of Grass"In this post, I will be talking about the BC science curriculum from K-9. Science is unlike any other subject in the curriculum as it is an interconnected journey rather than a series of isolated topics. Even though the content changes from year to year, there are overarching themes throughout the subject that remain consistent. […]
Read more "BC Science Curriculum"In this class, we got to experiment with and set up digital microscopes! Enjoy this reflection of what we did! What we did: Each teacher candidate was given a digital microscope (available at the District Resource Centre) that we were invited to set up and play around with. While this was a great introduction with us, […]
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