Week 12: Properties of Objects
What did you learn this week?
This week, I learned more about the properties of matter and some ways that students may be able to explore the different properties of matter. Just like the investigation we conducted in class, students can test many objects and how their matter distribution may change based on their size. In class, we observed the mass, volume, electricity, magnetization, and other properties of objects to investigate this phenomenon.
How can you apply what you have learned to your teaching in the future?
Not only is the content itself potentially applicable to my future classroom, but the practice of making inferences, observing the actions of an investigation, and then making conclusions based on those observations is exactly how deep science learning occurs. When I can practice these skills, it allows me to engage my students in these activities, committing to the basis of NGSS and inquiry-based learning.
What are new or remaining questions?
How this can be scaffolded or accommodated for varying student abilities?
How can we ensure that every student is engaged and working during group investigations like this?
Hey Elsa, I totally agree that the the lab was applicable for the future in many ways! I also wanted to know how this could apply when it comes to scaffolding for students who need the extra support.
ReplyDeleteHi Elsa, I also asked a similar question. I am wondering how to keep students engaged from the beginning of the investigation all the way to the end. Since there are so many roles and steps, how do we make sure it flows well. Great post!!
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