Week 2 Blog Post

 In class this week, we reviewed the NGSS, which means the Next Generation Science Standards. We learned how to work the site and how to read the titles for each level. It was fascinating how they had every grade level what they were learning separate and the main takeaways they should be learning. We also created posters with the 8 characteristics of living things. This was really interesting because we got to use what we already knew and try and write the ideas out. We drew pictures and then our definitions were supposed to be simple and easy for an elementary student to understand. I found the poster making instructions clear, but when we had to create definitions it became a little confusing to me because I understand these terms, but I am not good at explaining them and putting them into simpler terms. Overall, I thought this activity was really informative on how to help students learn the ideas they need through the NGSS and how to explain the material to younger students. 

This is a photo of the poster that we created of the 8 characteristics of living things. 


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  1. Briar Crain - Science MethodsJanuary 25, 2024 at 9:43 AM

    Hi Megan! I agree that putting things into simpler terms can be difficult for an elementary teacher, especially if there are complicated concepts. I love the organization and fun colors you used in the anchor chart!

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  2. Emily HertelJanuary 25, 2024 at 10:38 AM

    Hi Megan! I agree that it was harder to put terms into simpler terms but I do think that this is a great way to incorporate science and creativity in our classrooms. I also thought it was fascinating and thought it was great how the website had each grade level sorted out and their main learning objectives.

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