Chelen Johnson
I think that more than anything else, hearing these kids talk about their work really convinced me how valuable this experience is for students.
The most interesting thing I did was to discuss the learning experience with the students who participated in last year’s project. Being in the final stage of their experience and reflecting on that process was the most fun for me. I truly enjoyed the sense of accomplishment they had gained while engaged in the experience. They were proud of themselves and seemed to be waiting for more.
After this experience, I’m more aware that beyond just teaching my students good science, my focus should be to prepare them for a career in science.
