References
Bautista, N., & Peters, K. (2010). First-Grade Engineers: Students build strong and cost-effective houses. Science & Children, 47(7), 38-42.
One creative way to integrate the use of science, mathematics, and technology standards to foster student learning I discovered was through Bautista & Peters (2010). In their article the discuss a first grade lesson where students design strong, cost-effective houses. Accodring to Baustista & Peters (2010), “Making time to teach science can be challenging for lower-elementary grade teachers because of the emphasis on language arts and mathematics. We believe that hands-on real-world engineering or technological design experiences like this are an effective way for teachers to integrate different content areas—such as science, social studies, and mathematics—while encouraging students’ creativity, imagination, and problem-solving skills.” In this particular lesson, it sparked students interest in discovering ways to create something through a variety of materials, which although recycled, represented a certain outside material. In mathematics, they learned measuring and using a ruler. In science, they tested their models, and the reactions through a variety of ‘simulated’ weather, such as rain and earthquake. In technology, they designed their house using computer or hand drawings. I believe Bautista & Peters (2010) engineer approach allows students to integrate a variety of subjects, and really allow them to use real-world application and sparked the children’s interest in not only their designs and research, but the community around them.
References Bautista, N., & Peters, K. (2010). First-Grade Engineers: Students build strong and cost-effective houses. Science & Children, 47(7), 38-42.
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Lindsey PietrocolaSince 2010, I've been incorporating technology (in some form or another) into a classroom as a teacher. Archives
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