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Tanya Wimer: We chose a concept that is commonly discussed in the media. We realized that students would come into the classroom with many preconceptions and possible misconceptions. Hopefully after participating in these activities, students will understand the basic concept and have more questions to explore later. | Tanya Wimer: We chose a concept that is commonly discussed in the media. We realized that students would come into the classroom with many preconceptions and possible misconceptions. Hopefully after participating in these activities, students will understand the basic concept and have more questions to explore later. | ||
| - | Colleen: Understanding the Greenhouse Effect is fundamental before launching into discussions of the many environmental factors indicating global climate change. Having the chance to collaborate, not only with scientists, but also with colleagues, really | + | Colleen: Understanding the Greenhouse Effect is fundamental before launching into discussions of the many environmental factors indicating global climate change. Having the chance to collaborate, not only with scientists, but also with colleagues, really strengthened our lesson planning process. |
Charleen Fisher: Our group worked to integrate the information that the scientists presented each morning. We also asked Chris Petrich, one of the scientists, to review our gear up and explore activities to ensure an accurate portrayal of the scientific concepts before the finalization of our lesson plan. The STEP program offered ample opportunity for the development of scientifically based curriculum. | Charleen Fisher: Our group worked to integrate the information that the scientists presented each morning. We also asked Chris Petrich, one of the scientists, to review our gear up and explore activities to ensure an accurate portrayal of the scientific concepts before the finalization of our lesson plan. The STEP program offered ample opportunity for the development of scientifically based curriculum. | ||
Current revision as of 22:46, 20 July 2007
Describe how, as you worked together, your group incorporated the concept of global climate change into your lesson. Include 1-2 sentences per person and up to four photos.
Tanya Wimer: We chose a concept that is commonly discussed in the media. We realized that students would come into the classroom with many preconceptions and possible misconceptions. Hopefully after participating in these activities, students will understand the basic concept and have more questions to explore later.
Colleen: Understanding the Greenhouse Effect is fundamental before launching into discussions of the many environmental factors indicating global climate change. Having the chance to collaborate, not only with scientists, but also with colleagues, really strengthened our lesson planning process.
Charleen Fisher: Our group worked to integrate the information that the scientists presented each morning. We also asked Chris Petrich, one of the scientists, to review our gear up and explore activities to ensure an accurate portrayal of the scientific concepts before the finalization of our lesson plan. The STEP program offered ample opportunity for the development of scientifically based curriculum.
Gear Up Activity
The Greenhouse Effect game gets kids to work together while being introduced the concept of how the Earth is warmed.
Explore Activity
Jim obseves closely to guarantee accurate data.
Explore Activity
Genie is collecting data to make a graph of the results.
Explore Activity
Lance is creating his model of the Earth's atmosphere.
