Effective Practice
Level of interest, enthusiasm, and active participation that students demonstrate in their learning process, which often includes their emotional, cognitive, and behavioral involvement in classroom activities and tasks.
student engagement
Students' ideas are based on____________.
Experiences
An important part of teachers' and students' talk in the classroom.
Questions
The process of actively watching or measuring phenomena in the natural world to gather data that informs hypotheses, experiments, or conclusions, and can be either qualitative (descriptive) or quantitative (measurable).
Observation
What are the three sections of science that are covered in the K-5 NC Standard Course of Study?
Earth & Space Science, Life Science, Physical Science
The process of seeking information, exploring questions, and investigating topics through curiosity, critical thinking, and systematic questioning to deepen understanding and knowledge.
Inquiry
Visual diagrams used to organize and represent knowledge, where key concepts are linked by connecting words or phrases, showing the relationships between ideas and allowing learners to better understand complex topics.
Concept maps
Kinds of questions that lead to investigations because students don't know the answers but can find it out by doing something.
Action questions
When teachers provide temporary support to help students understand concepts or complete tasks, gradually reducing assistance as students become more independent.
Scaffolding
What is the exact date for the First Day of Class for the Spring 2025 semester?
January 13, 2025
The verbal interactions between students in the classroom, where they discuss ideas, share opinions, collaborate on tasks, and engage in discussions that enhance their learning and understanding.
Student Talk
If a student uses words without a grasp of their meaning, what action strategy could you apply?
Ask student for examples and nonexamples; relate scientific terms when first introduced to the everyday words students use.
Is the following question person-centered or subject centered?
Question: What is inside the liquid?
Subject centered
The ability to understand, interpret, and apply scientific concepts and processes to make informed decisions and engage in critical thinking about scientific issues in daily life.
Scientific Literacy
What is Dr. Schrecengost's favorite elementary grade to teach?
2nd Grade!
A learning theory that suggests learners actively construct their own knowledge by linking new information to pre-existing ideas and experiences, rather than passively receiving information, with an emphasis on context, reflection, and social interaction in the learning process.
Constructivism
Questioning, Writing, Drawing, Concept mapping, Concept cartoons, Student discussions
The intentional pause or delay a teacher allows after asking a question, providing students opportunities to think, process, and formulate their responses before being called upon to answer.
Wait time OR Think time
What are the three main components of the cyclical process of formative assessment?
Information, Interpretation of progress towards goals, Next steps in learning
Name the four main parts of the water cycle.
Precipitation, Collection, Evaporation, Condensation
Name 5 skills used in scientific investigation and inquiry.
Asking questions; developing and using models; planning and carrying out investigations; analyzing and interpreting data; using mathematics and computational thinking; constructing explanations; engaging in argument from evidence; obtaining, evaluating and communicating information.
A students' idea is based on limited experience. What action strategy could you implement?
Provide a wider experience that challenges the idea.
What question(s) could you ask students to encourage their questioning and planning?
What do you think will happen if your idea is correct?
What do you think will happen if...or...when...?
What do you think will make this go...?
What will you need to do to find out...?
Ongoing learning and training opportunities that help individuals, especially educators, improve their knowledge, skills, and effectiveness in their professional roles.
What is the term for a large, powerful ocean wave caused by an underwater earthquake?
Tsunami