By creating lesson plans for your science curriculum that focus on the beginning of all science practice -- observation and inferences -- you can increase engagement in a way that makes student thinking visible so that you know *exactly* how to support them.
Don't believe the myth that we have to separate "lab" from "lecture" in our science classrooms.
Instead, embrace the FACT that we can leave lecture behind FOREVER and still ensure our students are achieving their personal best!
In this episode, I'll highlight how the active learning principles we rely upon for "lab day" are the exact same that we can rely upon everyday to replace our boring lectures. I'll provide examples of popular lesson planning approaches or student-centered models that would help you achieve these goals, with a focus on inquiry-based learning (because it's my personal favorite!).
Finally, to illustrate that this IS possible, I've included three examples of activities included in lesson plans for my own science curriculum.
Here's what to expect:
00:00 INTRO 01:22 What is active learning? 03:12 YOUR VOICE! What's the last thing you could've only learned by doing it? 03:56 Why is active learning perfect for science class? 10:26 Side-by-side comparison of characteristics of teacher-centered teaching approaches and student-centered teacher approaches 17:53 Popular student-centered learning models 18:02 Problem-based learning 19:01 Project-based learning 20:43 Collaborative-based learning 24:38 Inquiry-based learning 33:07 *a word about differentiation* 34:59 Examples of my own inquiry-based activities that require careful observation and inference science skills
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Start your trek from talk to tech with my EdTech Essentials guide to active learning in science: https://labineverylesson.com/essentials
LESSONS DESCRIBED IN THIS VIDEO:
Three Types of Chemical Bonding: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Interactive-Science-Lesson-for-Teaching-Three-Types-of-Chemical-Bonding-6499621
Intermolecular Forces: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Interactive-Science-Lesson-for-Teaching-Three-Types-of-Intermolecular-Forces-7525290
Chemical Reactions & Equations: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Chemical-Reactions-Equations-Complete-Inquiry-Based-Chemistry-Lesson-5851603
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Done-For-You micro2MACRO Chemistry Curriculum: https://labineverylesson.com/5-free-chem-lessons/
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