My students completed an engaging inquiry lab in which they evaluated the “ecosystems” of their school. Students utilized communication skills while interacting during the group inquiry activity. I incorporated technology by using interactive CD-ROMs, the Promethean board, projectors, computers, and interactive websites (Promethean Planet and BrainPop), and streaming videos. Incorporating technology allows me to enhance my lessons by providing hands-on activities that address the unique educational needs and learning modalities of my students. For the activity, students displayed the results from their observations on data tables on the Promethean board.
The students completed an inquiry lab where they demonstrated knowledge of specific terminology, such as abiotic factors, biotic factors, population, and symbiotic relationships. The students worked in collaborative groups which allowed them to effectively communicate and understand the subject matter more expansively.
LaTonya,
ReplyDeleteOutside of using technology, what types of hands-on activities/experiments have you incorporated as an extension of this lesson? We will be working on the "ecosystems" unit in the upcoming weeks and I am always looking for new and exciting activities to do with my students.
Tracey
As an extension you can let your students make up their own ecosystem and have them to design them and report on them as well.
ReplyDeleteThere are many online labs that you could conduct in a whole class or small group setting in order to incorporate technology into the classroom.
ReplyDeleteI agree. Although the Human Body is my favorite system, I enjoy Ecology because of all of the activities that can be incorporated.
DeleteI am using the blog to vent because I am having major problems.. I can't seem to create a new post. So, I will use try again later. I hope it doesn't affect my grade. I am truly trying.
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