The Elements of Teaching Science

 Final thoughts            The semester is coming to end and so the blog. Coming into this semester I didn't know what to expect. It was an interesting experience having to have hybrid classes and virtual fieldwork. I learned a lot this semester, especially in this course.            This course challenged me to learn new resources in order to create engaging lessons for my students. I learned how to use Flipgrid, Animoto, Jamboard, and Peardeck. I also strengthened my skills on how to create an engaging virtual lesson. This course taught me various skills that will help me in future teaching. After this course, I feel a lot more confident in teaching science. The fieldwork sessions were a great experience that was very beneficial to my learning.      Overall, I really enjoyed my time completing this course and look forward to creating more science lessons in the future. I enjoyed working with my peers to create lessons on climate change and educating myself on the importance of cl

  My Philosophy of Teaching     For as long as I can remember I've always wanted to be a teacher. I have always had a passion for working with young learners. Throughout my years of schooling, I was lucky to have amazing teachers who served as role models to me.      The Job of a teacher is not an easy one. Good teachers spend five days a week educating students in the classroom. Dedicated teachers go beyond the regular school hours and days to ensure they are giving their students a valuable education. For me, education goes beyond teaching math and spelling. To be an elementary school teacher you have to teach your students the importance of kindness, respect, and teamwork. In high school I volunteered in a kindergarten class twice a week, there I learned the importance of teachers focusing on these concepts on top of regular academics.      A teacher's goal is to make every student feel welcome and accomplished in the classroom. Most students, look at teachers as their role

 Science Book Trailer Book info/Synopsis:          This book, written by  Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld and illustrated by Priscilla Lamont published in 2014 discuss the science behind the changing seasons and earth’s rotation around the sun. The book is full of informative information and graphs to help educate young learners.  Science Connections:      The Earth’s changing seasons are an important topic taught in any science class. The earth spins on its axis taking 24 hours to complete a full rotation. It also completes a full rotation around the sun in 365 days. With the earth constantly rotating around it causes day and night as well as the four seasons. Zoehfeld’s book does a great job at detailing the scientific facts behind the earth's rotation describing the Hemispheres and Equator. The book also highlights the Fall Equinox, Winter Solstice, Spring Equinox, and lastly the Summer Solstice to properly educate the reader. Alongside an effective and engaging lesson, this book is v