Here are two links to articles regarding the use of science notebooks that I have revisited in helping Charlene prepare for a workshop on Authentic Assessment. Hopefully, I will be preaching to the choir here, but they both have great refresher potential as well. Notebooks are not only great for teaching students the scientific method, organizational skills, and how to reflect on their own learning, but they are an amazing tool for assessment for the teacher!
Science Notebook Essentials
Five Good Reasons to Use Science Notebooks
Enjoy! Please feel free to post comments regarding your experiences with science notebooks in your classroom. Let's learn from each other!
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Handling Live Animals in the Classroom
Your Safety Training Notes from Flinn for February is entitled "Handling Live Animals in the Classroom." Having living organisms in a science classroom seems completely natural, however the types of organisms that are used, and for what purpose, may be controversial and potentially dangerous. This offers some general guidelines that should be considered before bringing animals into the classroom.
Anticipating problems and taking precautions to avoid them is a sensible strategy. For AMSTI kits with fish and frogs, remember to always prepare your habitats prior to the arrival of your living specimens. Tap water must be allowed to sit out for at least 24 hours and always use the conditioning drops that come in your kit.
It is also a good idea to space the arrival of your living specimens over time. This may increase the likelihood of 'fresh' animals for the students to investigate. Reorders take time to process and deliver.
You can print "Handling Live Animals in the Classroom" from Flinn Science by connecting to:http://www.flinnsci.com/Sections/Safety/Snotes/snotes.asp
Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns regarding living specimens for your AMSTI science modules.
Thanks!
Carrie Lin
carrie.lin@athens.edu
Anticipating problems and taking precautions to avoid them is a sensible strategy. For AMSTI kits with fish and frogs, remember to always prepare your habitats prior to the arrival of your living specimens. Tap water must be allowed to sit out for at least 24 hours and always use the conditioning drops that come in your kit.
It is also a good idea to space the arrival of your living specimens over time. This may increase the likelihood of 'fresh' animals for the students to investigate. Reorders take time to process and deliver.
You can print "Handling Live Animals in the Classroom" from Flinn Science by connecting to:http://www.flinnsci.com/Sections/Safety/Snotes/snotes.asp
Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns regarding living specimens for your AMSTI science modules.
Thanks!
Carrie Lin
carrie.lin@athens.edu
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