Independent Work activities are important to teach students how to work without additional prompting.
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This one is a little confusing--officially, popping corn is a physical change. The students could argue that it cannot be reversed--like cooking. I combined this science lesson on Dr. Seuss's birthday. I initially put this small, table top work system together for a student who needed a visual to answer, "How long are you going to ask me to sit here and work?" Once the student matched the number to the drawer, I took out the materials and used them for instruction. He could see that he would be finished after drawer #3. Since I use the same structure for "Independent Work", this is also a good way to teach how that system works. I know that a Left to Right system is preferable, however, space and furniture have been an issue and the mobile carts i use give me more flexibility and opportunity for more independence. (See Independent Work Systems for more information). Quick reminder: Please do not undo, or reset student work in front of them! How frustrating to watch someone take apart the hard work you just completed! Work Systems, Behavior Management
There are several ways to present Force and Motion in the classroom and in the community. There are several objectives in ECS which require the student to Compare and Contrast (example: ELA: Compare/contrast two texts on same topic, etc.). Working on "same and different" may help bridge learning to the academic vocabulary: "compare and contrast". Here are some examples of activities that feature these skills. Click on photo to see slideshow controls. |