Chelen Johnson
Many science teachers begin the year with a discussion of the “scientific method.” Our group modeled just that … Starting with a problem, researching background papers, submitting a research proposal, analyzing authentic data, and drawing conclusions models the scientific process in real life.
I already have more energy in the classroom and feel the need to pinch myself constantly.
The surprising part of our research was the time we spent on communication, and the value of saying something out-loud has to understanding it.
