We were able to dissect frogs in my zoology class. I had the students complete a virtual frog dissection. As they did the dissection, they completed a worksheet and then they were to use this worksheet to do the real dissection. I thought this worked out really well. I was not in charge of telling them what to do, they had to watch tutorials online and take notes. I was there to walk around and observe and help out if necessary. I was also able to do this because we had already completed one dissection. The kids behaved really well for the most part. I also had the students gather their own supplies. My class is extremely small, so there was not a lot of chaos and I was able to have them work at different paces without problems. I would try this again.
In my environmental science class. I passed out laminated copies of different population charts and graphs. Then in groups of 2 or 3 they analyzed the information to share with the class. I projected the graphs on the screen as the kids talked about it. I did notice I had to prompt them quite a bit. They do not seem used to sharing and they are a little timid. I think if I continue encouraging them to speak up this will get better.
After spring break we are going to start in on human health. I am really looking forward to this chapter and I hope the kids find it exciting. Ms. Coleman will be coming back in also.
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