Edible Earth Layers
My
students worked in small cooperative groups of four to complete the
investigation. My strength was providing an engaging activity for my students.
The students had to compare and contrast the layers of a chocolate covered
cherry to the layers of the Earth. At the completion of the investigation, the
students were allowed to eat the chocolate covered cherries.
An area I need to
improve on is my content knowledge of Earth Science. I currently teach 7th
grade science. In my state and district, Earth science is taught in the 8th
grade. I have never taught Earth and Space Science.
A lot of students did not eat chocolate covered cherries. I
thought more students would have eaten the candy.
LaTonya,
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool lesson! I have learned one thing with teaching that remains constant over the years...you can never go wrong with food! How awesome to portray the earth with a chocolate covered cherry. Personally, as a kid, I never forgot the lessons that incorporated food. (There were very few) This is why, as a teacher, I love to give kids a sensory experience as well as a lesson. Bravo!
Happy Sunday,
Holly Bishop :)
Hello! I have no idea why your students wouldn't eat the chocolate covered cherries - they could have sent them my way, and I would have been happy to take care of that for them :) Do you think that you might use a different food model next time, or something different altogether (ie. clay)? Although it is not always possible, giving the students choices for building their own model might work too. Amy :)
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