Classroom Connections Learning Series

10-Minute Field Trips and Kitchen Sink Science
February 9, 2008
Flagstaff
7:30 AM Check in, Event 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
7.5 Instructional Hours

Research shows that hands-on, real-world experiences are powerful ways to help students develop enduring understandings, but it is often difficult to implement these on a regular basis. Discover the many natural resource-related field trip possibilities within your own schoolyard! Learn how simple, everyday materials can be used to teach important scientific concepts. Although this workshop is especially designed to meet the needs of K-3 teachers, others will find the content easy to adapt for their own grade level.

Focus
Kitchen sink science, scientific inquiry and exploration, careers, problem-based learning

Learning Outcomes and Indicators
By participating in this workshop, learners will:

• Understand that science can be taught in a variety of settings by participating in diverse activities within the classroom and immediate neighborhood.
• Recognize how science can be easily integrated with math, reading, writing, and social studies to address a selected problem or challenge.
• Become more confident in the teaching of science by collaborating and problem solving with colleagues who teach at your same level.
• Explore diverse career opportunities in the field of science and education by participating in cooperative learning activities.

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