Kallea Christy

  Lab Week Two Focus Questions:  The three questions I have chosen to focus on from this week's lab were; What did you learn this week? Are you able to relate what you learned to what you already knew? and What are new or remaining questions?  1. What did you learn this week?  This week during lab we learned more about the characteristics of living things. I knew of some characteristics before but I didn't realize there was so much to it. I suppose I just didn't put too much thought into it.  2. Are you able to relate what you learned to what you already knew?  During the lab this week, we talked about germination and I already knew the basics of germination such as sunlight, water, and warmth. I didn't realize the seed needs to be a good one, and the soil needs to be full of nutrients.  3. What are new or remaining questions?  One question I have from this week would be what age is a good age to start teaching students about germination? and phot...

Lab Week One Focus Questions:  The three questions I have chosen to focus on from this week's lab were; What did you learn this week? Are you able to relate what you learned to what you already knew? and What are new or remaining questions?  1. What did you learn this week?  This week during lab we discussed as a whole getting to know each other, our future classroom designs, and what we knew about science standards (NGSS). We also discussed what and how students should learn during science time. That discussion led to us talking and exploring the NGSS website.  2. Are you able to relate what you learned to what you already knew?  I already knew that every state has its own standards, and I have I gone through Iowa's standards a lot. I did not know that the NGSS has its own mold for how it is being used across the US. I understand now that there is a three-dimensional mold to it.  3. What are new or remaining questions?  One question I have from this w...