KLEIN's
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PHOTO CREDIT: Nadene Klein at Tuolumne Meadows Yosemite National Park
We teachers are navigating uncharted waters during the Covid Era. Our students are in tow dependent on our ability to guide them through their learning. This is stressful. This is hard. This requires flexibility, long hours, and innovation. Yet, teachers are making it work across the country. I'm no different. I was all set to have my Zoology students do a Shark Dissection when returned to the classroom after Thanksgiving Break. SURPRISE...we are switching from hybrid to fully online after the holiday through winter break. Now what? I have planned a virtual dissection. Quite frankly, I'm starting to feel excited about it. Excited enough to share my plan with you. I found a detailed virtual dissection online (Credit: Philip Pepe of Maricopa Community College). I think my at-risk students will be really motivated to be successful when the see I have faith in them to complete a learning process designed for college students! I have integrated this dissection into a playlist for my students that takes them through the 5Es. Within the Elaborate step, I have written a 3 panel choice board to give my students more choice in how they process their learning through 4 class periods and 1 asynchronous assignment. Here is a link: Shark Dissection Playlist My enthusiasm for this lesson is authentic and I hope that translates through the electrons from my computer camera to my students. I have high hopes for the outcome. Come back in December when I'll report back to you. Until then, I wish you a very happy Thanksgiving. I am grateful for you! Scientifically yours, Nadene
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AuthorNadene Klein, M.Ed. has been an educator for over 25 years. She brings a passion and love for science to the classroom and through this blog to you. Archives
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