1. Final Portfolio Jason H. Banks Prof. Henderson

2. Science Teacher Interview: Mrs. Mischo 5 th Grade How do you feel about teaching science? How do you feel about teaching science? I really like teaching science. It is important for students to understand how thing work in this world and how to be able to find out these things. I really like teaching science. It is important for students to understand how thing work in this world and how to be able to find out these things. How do you manage a science classroom effectively? How do you manage a science classroom effectively? A lot of small group and team work activities so it makes it easier to manage. It is also easier for students to learn this way most of the time. A lot of small group and team work activities so it makes it easier to manage. It is also easier for students to learn this way most of the time. Where can I find the best science resources? Where can I find the best science resources? The internet!! I don’t know where I would be without it. You can use the book as a foundation but the internet always makes a lesson better. It has so many activities. The internet!! I don’t know where I would be without it. You can use the book as a foundation but the internet always makes a lesson better. It has so many activities.

3. Reflection After interviewing Mrs. Mischo I felt excited about teaching science this spring semester. Though she told me that the concepts are often difficult to get the children to understand, the learning process. definitely fun for the students and the teacher. This was her second year teaching and she admitted that she didn’t know everything yet, but I do feel that she helped me gain an understanding of what I’m getting into next semester. After interviewing Mrs. Mischo I felt excited about teaching science this spring semester. Though she told me that the concepts are often difficult to get the children to understand, the learning process. definitely fun for the students and the teacher. This was her second year teaching and she admitted that she didn’t know everything yet, but I do feel that she helped me gain an understanding of what I’m getting into next semester.

4. Science Inquiry: What is a cloud? The students know that common materials can be changed from one state to another by heating and cooling. The students know that common materials can be changed from one state to another by heating and cooling. Time 25 mins. Time 25 mins. Small Groups Small Groups Materials: clear plastic bowls with lids, warm water, ice cubes, pouring container Materials: clear plastic bowls with lids, warm water, ice cubes, pouring container

5. Science Inquiry: What is a cloud? 1. Fill one bowl about 1/3 with warm water and close the lid. 2. Put nothing in the other bowl and close the lid. 3. Put several ice cubes on top of each bowl. 4. Observe.

6. Reflection After doing this inquiry with my students I realized that hands on activities are some of the best ways to get students to understand. They are fun, they keep the students focused, and the classroom stays managed effectively when done properly. After doing this inquiry with my students I realized that hands on activities are some of the best ways to get students to understand. They are fun, they keep the students focused, and the classroom stays managed effectively when done properly.

7. Trackstar: To Infinity and Beyond! Track #371455 Track #371455 My track “To Infinity and Beyond!” was designed with intent to give students a thorough understanding of our solar system My track “To Infinity and Beyond!” was designed with intent to give students a thorough understanding of our solar system There are 5 tracks with 3 questions each. There are 5 tracks with 3 questions each. Sample Track and question: Sample Track and question: Kids Astronomy: http://www.kidsastronomy.com/solar_system.htm Kids Astronomy: http://www.kidsastronomy.com/solar_system.htmhttp://www.kidsastronomy.com/solar_system.htm What is our solar system filled of? What is our solar system filled of?

8. Reflection Trackstar is a fun and great way to utilize technology in your class. Students are able to sharpen their computer skills while using them to answer questions pertaining to science information. I will definitely use this in my classroom. Trackstar is a fun and great way to utilize technology in your class. Students are able to sharpen their computer skills while using them to answer questions pertaining to science information. I will definitely use this in my classroom.