David Lockett
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Instead of waiting for an interesting activity to come along, students will actively investigate and come up with their own activity ideas.Curiosity is the force that creates new ideas and leads teachers to take risks so that they can ultimately create their own success stories. Inspiring deeper observational and experimental questions by letting students explore topics of interest to them.
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I also downloaded e-Bird and am taking the e-Bird Essentials course. Central Florida has productive ecosystems that can support a variety of birds. It is home to productive ecosystems that can support a variety of birds. This is beneficial to not only student understanding but from an educator as well. We have participated in various Globe Projects to build citizen science understanding.
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Because of COVID-19, most teachers and students suddenly find themselves forced to integrate observation as they teach and learn. Inquiry-driven instructional design serves as catalysts for learning. Encourage your students to observe in new and different ways. Show how all stakeholders that students are engaged in their learning even when it seems like they are just observing and working independently. The possibilities of wonder are literally endless.
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Sound maps are a sensory activity designed to help people connect with nature. We are located around a large lake that provides ample opportunities for outdoor studies. By taking the emphasis off the visual, and tuning students into the sounds around them, they have proved effective with all the groups we have used them with thus far.
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As a classroom educator, I want to incorporate and provide citizen science activities that are authentic and inspiring (link down).
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The UC Davis teaching practices are practical and concise. Global connections are always amazing way to connect students with projects that are relevant and in turn provide a solid connection. Making that connection can definitely reinforce community education and discovery.
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I've had success with Globe Program. Students were able to participate with cellphones and tablets to make cloud and mosquito larva observations. Citizen Science provides real opportunities to get involved with a variety of projects. My advice for teachers that are new to citizen science? Find ways to incorporate data and have students research the variety of projects that are available. Try integrating projects that are hands-on and provide curious and introspective ways to collect data.
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I am a STEM Teacher with access to a floating classroom, STEM lab, and large tract of nature for observation. Middle school students benefit greatly from the engineering design process. The order and content of each step is crucial so that students come to concrete solutions. The key is teaching that failure is an important part of this process. Failure is what shapes students designs to their performance. Engineering design projects are hands-on, creative, and experiential. Designing and implementing quality STEM instruction.
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Interesting article. Inquiry can involve a whole new vocabulary and can tend to be complex for some. Inquiry is using one’s knowledge and understanding of science concepts and processes to solve realistic problems and issues. I made a rough concept map for a multifaceted activity that involves observation; posing questions; observing and other sources of information to see what is already known.
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