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Are you ready to do science? This page is devoted to student-scientists within the Honors curriculum.
OPTION DEMO: 3rd and 4th Grade Inter-curricular Project for Honors Physics and Astronomy
Imagine you are a little tyke, sitting in an elementary classroom, and a high school student plans a special, fun science lesson for you. It is hands-on, engaging, a chance to be a student-scientist and full of fun learning moments. Your teacher is excited for the moment and ready to try is again the next year, themself. The high school student made a special memory which you'll remember for years.
Now, transition to your place in the process as the high school student who made it happen. The chance to design the experience is in your hands!
Items you will need to consider:
North Carolina State science standards for 3rd and 4th grade
North Carolina Physics standards for Secondary
Steps of the Inquiry process
A demonstration to kick off an investigation
Script / Guide for the teacher
Script / Guide for the implementer (you)
Availability (list) of materials / hands out for students (as applicable)
Documentation and assessments (formative and alternative rubrics)
Time line
Start of 6 weeks
Start
Week 1
Week 2
Week 4
Week 6
Finish
Short introduction of physics (astronomy) demonstration is due. (include hand sketch)
Sketch of demonstration
List of science (3rd/4th and secondary) standards attempting to address
List of potential student Observations
List of potential student Questions - "I wonder.." statements
Script for teacher if not implementing
Script for teacher, if implementing
Follow up and/or pre-activity which incorporates English, math and art. (May use picture book).
(Bonus: include language arts and math standards)
Trial run with students (secondary or elementary), with sign off.
In class demo-fest
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