Artifact #1:
Body Responses
Link to Website:
https://twoteachingtaylors.com/easy-ways-to-add-movement-to-your-science-lessons/
What is This & How Can it be Used?
This strategy involves assigning specific body movements to multiple-choice answer options, prompting students to physically demonstrate their chosen answer. This approach enhances student participation, kinesthetic learning, and formative assessment. It can be used in various subjects and grade levels to promote active learning and ensure all students are actively engaged in the learning process.
Why did I Choose this Artifact:
I chose this artifact because it offers a creative and engaging way to incorporate movement into my teaching practice. By assigning specific body movements to answer options, I can actively involve students in the learning process while promoting kinesthetic learning and cognitive engagement.
What did I Learn from this Artifact/Resource & How would I use this Artifact in My Future Classroom?
From this artifact, I've learned about the effectiveness of integrating movement into classroom activities to enhance student engagement and learning. I plan to use this strategy in my future classroom by assigning specific body movements to answer options in multiple-choice questions. This approach not only encourages active participation and kinesthetic learning but also provides a formative assessment tool that allows me to gauge student understanding.
Artifact #2:
Scoot (Solve the Room)— with a twist!
Link to Website:
https://twoteachingtaylors.com/easy-ways-to-add-movement-to-your-science-lessons/
(Same but different focus)
What is this? & How Can It Be Used?
This strategy, often known as Scoot or Solve the Room, involves posting individual questions around the classroom or hallway for students to answer as they move around. Rather than placing questions on desks, they are displayed on walls to encourage students to engage with the material while standing and moving.
Why did I Choose this Artifact:
What did I Learn from this Artifact/Resource & How would I use this Artifact in My Future Classroom?
I chose this strategy because it offers an interactive and engaging way to reinforce learning objectives in my future classroom. By incorporating Scoot with a twist, I can create a dynamic learning environment that encourages movement and active participation. Placing questions around the classroom or hallway not only provides a change of scenery but also keeps students actively engaged with the material.
Artifact #3:
Body Modeling
Link to Website:
https://twoteachingtaylors.com/easy-ways-to-add-movement-to-your-science-lessons/
(Same but different focus)
What is it & How Can it be Used?
Body modeling is a dynamic learning strategy where students physically represent scientific concepts using their bodies. This approach makes abstract ideas more concrete and memorable by engaging students in hands-on, kinesthetic learning experiences. It can be used across various science topics, such as circuits, states of matter, energy flow, and celestial relationships. For example, students can form human circuits to understand electrical flow, act out the movement of electrons, or simulate the orbits of planets to grasp concepts like rotation and revolution. Body modeling promotes active learning, creativity, and collaboration in the classroom, making it an effective tool for enhancing understanding and retention of scientific principles.
Why did I Choose this Artifact:
I chose this artifact because it offers a dynamic and engaging way to bring science concepts to life in my future classroom. By incorporating body modeling activities, I can provide students with hands-on learning experiences and movement that make abstract scientific concepts more tangible and memorable.
What did I Learn from this Artifact/Resource & How would I use this Artifact in My Future Classroom?
From this artifact/resource, I've learned about the effectiveness of body modeling as a hands-on learning strategy for teaching science concepts. I plan to use this approach in my future classroom to engage students in interactive and memorable learning experiences. By facilitating body modeling activities for various scientific topics, such as circuits, energy flow, and celestial relationships, I aim to make abstract concepts more tangible and accessible to students.