Not Just Another Worksheet
I've recently made my move into the TpT world, trying to break through and make a little extra money. I have a few colleagues that are doing quite well each month and like most people, I want my share. They have some good stuff (worksheets, presentations, quizzes, etc.) that can be useful, but I'm working to develop something different.
When I initially began posting to TpT I put a few worksheets on as well, just to get started. But if you look through the main items available, there are a variety of simulations where students construct or use models to make some predictions about future events. There are some writing activities where students perform a short investigation and then respond to a writing prompt to help practice writing and defending claims with reasoning and evidence (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning).
The latest product to be posted, however, goes a step further. Originally developed from some colleagues in the UKanTeach program, this document offers a variety of templates, outline, and rubrics used to engage students in authentic, meaningful research. With the continued implementation of NGSS and the exploration of problem-based and phenomena-based learning (PBL), this document is flexible enough to be used in a variety of situations.
Experimental Design and Peer Review Mini-Posters
The intent is to get students asking questions, planning and carrying out investigation, while communicating their findings through peer reviewed mini-poster presentations. Dr. Marcia Tate has been given credit for the phrase "worksheets don't grow dendrites." My aim is to reflect that statement and to build curiosity through the products I develop and post on TpT.
Be on the lookout over the summer months for new ideas and ways to get students thinking about science and not just doing science. The use of mini-posters is just one idea in the sea of science exploration. Use it and adapt as necessary. But let your students explore!
Be Curious!
Dr. G
When I initially began posting to TpT I put a few worksheets on as well, just to get started. But if you look through the main items available, there are a variety of simulations where students construct or use models to make some predictions about future events. There are some writing activities where students perform a short investigation and then respond to a writing prompt to help practice writing and defending claims with reasoning and evidence (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning).
The latest product to be posted, however, goes a step further. Originally developed from some colleagues in the UKanTeach program, this document offers a variety of templates, outline, and rubrics used to engage students in authentic, meaningful research. With the continued implementation of NGSS and the exploration of problem-based and phenomena-based learning (PBL), this document is flexible enough to be used in a variety of situations.
Experimental Design and Peer Review Mini-Posters
The intent is to get students asking questions, planning and carrying out investigation, while communicating their findings through peer reviewed mini-poster presentations. Dr. Marcia Tate has been given credit for the phrase "worksheets don't grow dendrites." My aim is to reflect that statement and to build curiosity through the products I develop and post on TpT.
Be on the lookout over the summer months for new ideas and ways to get students thinking about science and not just doing science. The use of mini-posters is just one idea in the sea of science exploration. Use it and adapt as necessary. But let your students explore!
Be Curious!
Dr. G
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