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Science
Science is a time for exploration and experimentation. I have tried to encourage students' scientific minds by encouraging them to ask questions, and to take steps to investigate their hypetheses. Within science units, I have encouraged students to investigate through both hands-on activities and through research projects.
Students spent 2 months in science working on a earth materials unit. The unit was very hands-on, with lots of investigations and manipulation with rocks and minerals.
Questions for Further Investigation
Throughout all science units, I had students keep a running log of their questions for further investigation. At the end of each unit, students would be able to use these questions to plan an investigation or as the basis of a research project. The goal of this project was to encourage students curiousity, and to demonstrate that the more you know, the more you wonder.