Since this is a favorite, I had to once again write about my science-themed, super adorable, lap book
that you can use for an assortment of science topics, making it versatile and
adaptable for any classroom. I worked to make the foldables as generic as
possible. The templates I designed are indicative of how I incorporate
these into the classroom. I have also designed templates that are blank so you
can be as creative in your own lessons as you want to be.
The sky’s the limit
here!
As educators, we all know
how important science is and how incorporating engaging science lessons and
experiences into our curriculum is essential. Often science is one of those
subjects that is taught in a straightforward and formal way. I like to think
that it doesn’t need to be so systematic and rigid My teaching style
exemplifies that and I am sure that other educators feel the same about their
teaching styles. STEM is something we are hearing about even more in our
schools as it addresses the need for all students to have a broader and more
holistic education in the important areas of science, technology, engineering,
and math. It is my goal to help my students fall in love with science. I want
them to create meaningful learning opportunities for them and help them think
like a scientist.
As a passionate educator, I make it my mission to provide
quality lessons and learning experiences to incorporate these important
subjects into my teaching as often as possible. I work to creatively intertwine
science into other subjects for cross-curriculum learning experiences, too. In
addition, teachers have a unique understanding of our students’ need for
hands-on and interactive class materials and opportunities. My students like to
explore, uncover, unearth, and come to their own fun conclusions. I am honored
to help facilitate that! They thrive on lessons that allow them hands-on
experimentation.
Using the materials that I have created, they can reflect on
their own work, creating a personalized project. This makes it fun and exciting
for them as they record their own scientific experiences in a way that is
meaningful to them. I am then able to assess their work in a way that meets
each student where he or she is at. As a
teacher, one challenge that I am faced with is creating lesson materials that
reach all of my students while still relating to the state standards. Plus, I
need to make sure my students are always having fun! I strive to create a
diverse learning experience for each student while still maintaining the
integrity of the lesson. Science is no exception and this lap science-themed
lap book meets this goal.
Another great aspect of creating science materials for my
classroom is that I am able to incorporate other subject matter into my science
lessons in a subtle way. The science-themed lap books I have created
incorporate other subjects in a way that accommodates the unique needs of a
diverse classroom of students. For example, many of my students are more
successful with hands-on and visual components. The lapbook not only provides
this, but allows them to explore the world and subject matter in a way that
helps them think like an actual scientist. Scientists conduct research to
learn. With this creative lapbook, students can act like a mini-scientist, by
asking questions and organizing their thoughts. This science activity not only
helps keep my children engaged, but it also allows them to personalize their
scientific process and provides an interactive, scientific learning experience.
