the one with the safety game

During class we talked about the Scientific Content and Processes, and what it means to be proficient at science. We also discusses the four strands of learning.

The Four Strands of Learning:

• Understanding scientific explanations
• Generating scientific evidence
• Reflecting on scientific knowledge
• Participating productively in science

Activity: Safety Board Game
Designed with instructions such as, "Caught teacher without goggles. Take 2 tokens," the Safety Board game teaches children about science safety in a fun way. Players are penalized [by losing tokens] for landing on improper safety practices, and they are rewarded by landing on good deeds or actions. We decorated sample boards in class and then played them once we had one completed.

We also received a sample student safety contract/agreement. The students have to look it over with their parents, and both sign.

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[andrea]