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Begin with Great Literature
Don’t tack it on!
Using the best in trade books as the core of an integrated program in physical science… …Five examples for all levels
A Rainbow of Skills for the Whole Child
Inquiry includes: Observing
Recording Connecting
Predicting Sequencing Cause and effect
Language Listening Communicating
Vocabulary Representation Writing
Experimenting
They can all begin with great reading!
Inquiry Begins when You are Relaxed and Willing to Adventure
Begin with the heart…
While physicists debate the
Sit Back and Imagine…
Poetry can capture the imagination of learners who would not otherwise be attracted to physical science
Joyce Sidman’s poem can lead to a variety of investigations
Mirrors Light spectra Journaling moon
phases
Principles of a Good Journal
Basic Information Statement of Purpose Predictions Plans Data Regular reflections Periodic conclusions Final conclusions
It’s the metacognative
reflections we often miss.
Students need confidence that they can understand physical science.
A Journal Must Be Personal
Drawings Video Free writing Photos Sounds
It’s important to communicate with students what you consider important in the journal. Observations should be recorded and shared.
From A Robin Makes a Laughing
SoundBy Sallie Wolf (2010)
Would a rose by any other name…?
Here’s a trade book that will change the way you walk through life. You may not stop to smell the roses, but you will certainly count their petals.
Fibonacci numbers are all around in nature
Life Science Examples1 petal: calla lily3 petals: lily, iris
5 petals: buttercup, wild rose, larkspur, columbine
(aquilegia) 8 petals: delphiniums
13 petals: ragwort, corn marigold,
21 petals: aster, black-eyed susan, 34 petals: plantain,
pyrethrum 55, 89 petals: michaelmas
daisies,
Physical Science Examples
Two Award-winning Books---Two Great Units
Ancient Astronomy
Modern Physical Science
Inquiry ≠ Hands On
Socratic DiscussionsGathering ideas discussionsMaking meaning discussionsTeacher begins and facilitates, but does not
end the discussion.
Satellite Explorations
Inquiry may be Hands On
Fission—One of the hardest topics to teach in an inquiry-based way
Another award-winning bookA free resource from NSTA
Why Start with Great Books…
When we consider the whole child in science, we enhance the capacity for wonder for a lifetime.
Don’t isolate skills, but allow them to blend, synergize and radiate!