Reflection Assignment # 2

Directions:Please write your reflections directly under the questions below.  For most of these questions, a paragraph will suffice, however some ask for specific criteria so in that case, do what it asks.  When you complete your reflections, submit them to blackboard.  You will find this template out on Blackboard, under assignments. Once you submit it and I “grade” it, I will upload it back to blackboard.  In the title it will say GRADED after your name.  Let me know if you have any trouble submitting it.

Please save your reflections putting your last name first, first initial, Reflection 2.

 

 

Chapter 3:

 

 

1. What is the most important scientific process skill that elementary students need to master? (I know, I know, they are ALL important, but the book highlights one as being crucial).  How can teachers develop this skill in their students?

 

The most scientific process skill that elementary students need to master is observation. And a teacher can develop this skill in children by teaching them to use all their sense to capture all the stimuli since scientific observation use all the senses.

 

 

2. Create an mnemonic/acronym that might help students (and you) remember the 6 BASIC processes of science. Use the order given in the book.  (Remember these should be catchy with perhaps a silly visual so that students can easily remember and connect the phrase with the 6 processes.

 

The mnemonic for science process -  Cow On Mic IS Calling Please - classifying, observation, measuring, inferring, communicating, and predicting

3. What is the main difference between a process-oriented objective and the more traditional objective? (Think…what are students focusing on?)

 

The main difference between a processes oriented objective and more traditional objective is that process-orientated objective involves cooperation in teaching, use of the integrated social studies and also the literature, unlike the traditional objective which focus on the content

 

 

 

4. Suppose you are asked to develop a lesson(s) on plants. Write 3 strongprocess oriented objectives that might apply to your lesson.

 

Students will be able to observe the different types of plants in the field. The students will then classify the plants according to the leaf patterns. Students will be able to develop a hypothesis of how plants germinate from the soil.

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5. You are preparing an experiment that involves the use of hot, lukewarm, and cold water. How might this be a problem?  What integrated process will you need to apply in order for students to understand and perform this experiment accurately?

 

The problem that might arise when preparing an experiment that involves the use of hot, lukewarm and cold water is that the lukewarm and cold water may cause disease and hot may not be enough for each student. The formulation and testing of a hypothesis would be useful since it involves relating to the different variables – water temperatures – and what each is represented by each.

 

 

 

6. Fill in the Celsius Temperatures that compare to the Fahrenheit Temperature: (*important to know for MTLE’s)

	Celsius in degrees	Fahrenheit
Boiling point of water	194.22	212
Normal temp human body	80.8	98.6
Hot day outside	72.22	90
Comfortable room temperature	52.22	70
Freezing point of water	0	32
Cold day outside	-17.78	0