the one with the reading module online

For our online class, we worked on our reading module for the "Ready, Set, Science" chapters 3 and 4. Though time consuming, it was also interesting to read about the different experiments that the classes did.

Chapter 3 discussed what prior knowledge and experience each child brings to class and how to incorporate that into the classroom. We also learned about the four domains of knowledge and how important they are to the learning environment [RSS 38]:

• Simple mechanics of solid bounded objects
• Behaviors of psychological agents
• Actions and organization of living things
• Makeup and substance of materials

Chapter 4 discussed core concepts used in science, and how teachers can build on them [RSS 60]:

• Atomic-molecular theory of matter
• Evolutionary theory
• Cell theory
• Newtonian laws of force and motion

I thought they were both helpful in pointing out the important ways children have learned and how teachers can contribute to their future learning skills.

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[andrea]