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Experiment Reflections
Experimentation is one of a scientists greatest tools for discovering truths about the world. Often times, experiments generate more questions than they answer. In this activity, students reflect on1
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Experimentation is one of a scientists greatest tools for discovering truths about the world. Often times, experiments generate more questions than they answer. In this activity, students reflect on the purpose, procedure and findings of their experiment and think about the implications of the research for new areas of inquiry.
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Be Different!
There are a variety of different ways to represent the same math problem. For example, 2+3=5 could be rewritten as 5=2+3 or as 2+3=6-1 or as a word problem. In this activity, students are each assign1
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There are a variety of different ways to represent the same math problem. For example, 2+3=5 could be rewritten as 5=2+3 or as 2+3=6-1 or as a word problem. In this activity, students are each assigned a problem that they rewrite, then present their rewritten problem to teammates. Writing problems differently encourages divergent thinking and stretches mathematical intelligence.
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Math Masterpieces
Many math concepts can be found in art: patterns, symmetry, shapes, spatial relations. Art can also be used to illustrate math concepts. In this activity, students develop their visual/spatial intell1
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Many math concepts can be found in art: patterns, symmetry, shapes, spatial relations. Art can also be used to illustrate math concepts. In this activity, students develop their visual/spatial intelligence as they create math art to represent the math concept.
Portraits of Character
Defying Fear—Samantha Smith
Portraits of Character are easy-to-read stories that are just a few pages long. They feature everyday heroes as well as celebrities. Each story highlights an extraordinary display of character. In th1
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Portraits of Character are easy-to-read stories that are just a few pages long. They feature everyday heroes as well as celebrities. Each story highlights an extraordinary display of character. In this story, Samantha Smith pens a letter to Andropov. After reading the story, use the Thinking Questions to have students discuss in pairs or teams. For example, “Do you think it is unusual for a 10-year-old girl to think about world matters? Explain.” Use the Writing Ideas to have students write and share their writing with teammates or classmates. For example, “Think of a local or world situation that concerns you. Then think of a leader you would like to write to about this situation. Finally, draft a letter to this person and share your concerns about this issue.” Develop students’ character as well as thinking, reading, writing, and discussion skills as students read and reflect on this portrait of character.
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I Want to Know
Students, like scientists, are naturally curious. In this activity, students generate questions they have about a new topic. After studying the topic, students answer their own questions. This activi1
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Students, like scientists, are naturally curious. In this activity, students generate questions they have about a new topic. After studying the topic, students answer their own questions. This activity creates interest and helps in deciding where students need attention or where their knowledge is already fairly solid.
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Measuring the Untouchable
Some things are not easily measured. How do you measure the height of a building, flagpole, or crater on the moon? In this activity, students write a plan to measure the untouchable and share their p1
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Some things are not easily measured. How do you measure the height of a building, flagpole, or crater on the moon? In this activity, students write a plan to measure the untouchable and share their plans with teammates.
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Chart the Steps
A well-designed graphic organizer can feed a well-organized piece of writing. In this activity, students graphically depict the steps involved in a science process, then use their graphics to describ1
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A well-designed graphic organizer can feed a well-organized piece of writing. In this activity, students graphically depict the steps involved in a science process, then use their graphics to describe the process in writing.
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Build Your Math
Numbers are symbolic representations of concrete things, used to calculate and quantify. Bring that abstraction back to a touchable level with models or dioramas. In this activity, students connect s1
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Numbers are symbolic representations of concrete things, used to calculate and quantify. Bring that abstraction back to a touchable level with models or dioramas. In this activity, students connect symbols with concrete objects as they build and present their math.
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Personal Problems
Word problems are a natural mix of writing and mathematics. In this activity, students write personally relevant word problems, and share them with teammates. Then, teams write a team word problem an1
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Word problems are a natural mix of writing and mathematics. In this activity, students write personally relevant word problems, and share them with teammates. Then, teams write a team word problem and share it with other teams.
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Compare and Contrast
The ability to compare and contrast is one of the most fundamental thinking skills of the scientist. In this activity, students develop this capacity as they compare and contrast scientific concepts1
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The ability to compare and contrast is one of the most fundamental thinking skills of the scientist. In this activity, students develop this capacity as they compare and contrast scientific concepts with regard to specific characteristics. Students use this exercise as the basis for a compare and contrast paper.