In science, we've been working on land forms. Yesterday we talked about layers of the earth and created this anchor chart:
We aren't supposed to use pre-made anchor charts or posters, so I cut up an old one from the Dollar Tree to use the graphic for my new one.
We talked about the three possible outcomes for tectonic plates and created TPR activities to help students remember today's lesson. I didn't get a picture of them doing the hand motions today but I'll update this blog soon with those images!
(TPR is total physical response, it's a strategy to help ELL and IEP students make lasting memories. By adding physical motions to the vocabulary words, students activate both hemispheres of their brains and make longer lasting connections).
We've been studying land forms for a few weeks now in science. We've learned all about different types of maps, made several different versions and observed how elevation can change a stream table.
Next week, we are going to conduct more stream table experiments, this time with flash floods. (One time with no elevation, one time with elevation to see the difference). From there, we'll discuss more vocabulary, look at Google Earth for land forms and learn about layers of the earth. Then, after we co-construct our anchor charts, we'll learn about the ring of fire and tectonic plates.
I saw this idea on pinterest and I think it's a perfect Friday science activity:
I'm totally game for combining food and science, it's hands-on, edible learning at its finest!
