#5thchat Archive

#5thchat is for people interested in chatting about topics in education, especially as they relate to Grade 5. The goal is to connect people who enjoy learning & sharing, plus supporting & creating partnerships worldwide!
Tuesday January 24, 2017
8:00 PM EST
  • bickd Jan 24 @ 8:00 PM EST
    #5thchat Hi Everyone, My name is Dawn and I'm your moderator for tonight's chat. Our topic is Hands-On science.
  • participatechat Jan 24 @ 8:00 PM EST
    Participate in the upcoming #5thchat by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/bsl55664vz
  • bickd Jan 24 @ 8:00 PM EST
    #5thchat Please tweet what you teach and where you are. Also, what is your favorite educational toy?
  • bickd Jan 24 @ 8:00 PM EST
    Hi Philip! How do you put emoji's over a student's face in a pic? I need to learn how to do that. #5thchat
    In reply to @pjcerullo
  • bickd Jan 24 @ 8:01 PM EST
    My favorite educational "toy" is an empty box. So many things you can do with an empty box. #5thchat
  • bickd Jan 24 @ 8:01 PM EST
    #5thchat My name is Dawn. I teach k-5th grade science in Indianapolis.
  • iowajonhuebner Jan 24 @ 8:02 PM EST
    Hi @bickd I am Jon Huebner a 5th grade teacher from Iowa. #5thchat
    In reply to @bickd
  • bickd Jan 24 @ 8:03 PM EST
    #mysteryscience #STEM The testing of the hats #5thchat
  • bickd Jan 24 @ 8:03 PM EST
    #mysteryscience #STEM project making hats to soak up sweat and cool, then we tested them to see if they kept it cool underneath #5thchat
  • bickd Jan 24 @ 8:03 PM EST
    Welcome Jon!! How is the weather in Iowa? #5thchat
    In reply to @iowajonhuebner
  • Msmurphybse Jan 24 @ 8:03 PM EST
    Hello all, Danielle- 4th grade teacher from Florida! #5thchat
  • bickd Jan 24 @ 8:03 PM EST
    Hi Danielle! So glad you're with us! #5thchat How is the weather in Florida?
    In reply to @Msmurphybse
  • LemarrTreadwell Jan 24 @ 8:04 PM EST
    Hello #5thchat PLN. Lemarr Treadwell, Fresno Ca 4th grade
  • bickd Jan 24 @ 8:05 PM EST
    Q1- What does Hands on science mean to you? Remember to include #5thchat so that we can all see your responses.
  • bickd Jan 24 @ 8:05 PM EST
    Hi Lemarr! Welcome to our chat! How is the weather in Fresno?? #5thchat
    In reply to @LemarrTreadwell
  • JordanHellweg Jan 24 @ 8:05 PM EST
    Hello all! I am a senior Kinesiology student at Michigan State University, developing my PLN, can't wait hear everyone's views for #5thchat
  • bickd Jan 24 @ 8:06 PM EST
    A1:Hands on science is all about inquiry and discovery.Ss learn best by DOING science,not by reading science. #5thchat
  • bickd Jan 24 @ 8:06 PM EST
    Hi Jordan!! Welcome to our chat! #5thchat is a great resource for you!! Please chime in!
    In reply to @JordanHellweg
  • mrzholden Jan 24 @ 8:06 PM EST
    Zach in Joplin, MO finally able to jump in. #5thchat
  • bickd Jan 24 @ 8:07 PM EST
    #5thchat Ss must discover their knowledge to internalize it.
  • ZinkEd_u Jan 24 @ 8:07 PM EST
    To me, hands-on science=doing science, not studying it from a textbook, video, or an article. #5thchat
  • bickd Jan 24 @ 8:07 PM EST
    Yay! How are you doing, Zach? We just got started. #5thchat
    In reply to @mrzholden
  • LemarrTreadwell Jan 24 @ 8:07 PM EST
    #5thchat Beautiful but cold day here. How's IN.?
    • bickd Jan 24 @ 8:05 PM EST
      Hi Lemarr! Welcome to our chat! How is the weather in Fresno?? #5thchat
      In reply to @LemarrTreadwell
  • bickd Jan 24 @ 8:08 PM EST
    Doing science is so important!! #5thchat
    In reply to @ZinkEd_u
  • bickd Jan 24 @ 8:08 PM EST
    #5thchat cold and dreary. Wish it would snow.
    In reply to @LemarrTreadwell
  • iowajonhuebner Jan 24 @ 8:08 PM EST
    A1. Ss using a manipulative to demonstrate a science concept/principle through thinking about a problem. #5thchat
  • Bookopolis Jan 24 @ 8:09 PM EST
    See what Ss say about these #alayma17 winners. Let your Ss share their reviews on our Goodreads for Kids https://t.co/kuw7c9yGsM #5thchat
  • bickd Jan 24 @ 8:09 PM EST
    What is your favorite problem/question for your Ss to think through? #5thchat
    In reply to @iowajonhuebner
  • mrzholden Jan 24 @ 8:09 PM EST
    A1: Ss experimenting with science to discover science concepts. #5thchat
  • bickd Jan 24 @ 8:10 PM EST
    Q2: Where do you get materials to do hands- on science? #5thchat
  • Msmurphybse Jan 24 @ 8:10 PM EST
    Q1 Ss exploration and inquiry, Ss asking questions and problem solving. Working together with the T as a facilitator. #5thchat
  • bickd Jan 24 @ 8:10 PM EST
    #5thchat How do you distinguish an experiment from an activity?
    In reply to @mrzholden
  • bickd Jan 24 @ 8:11 PM EST
    A2: Curriculum kits, old recycled materials, dollar store, kroger, Walmart, parent donation, other Ts #5thchat
  • LemarrTreadwell Jan 24 @ 8:11 PM EST
    A1. #5thchat It means creating with hands-on materials. Science teacher gets things from garbage bins to create (STEMS). Interesting
    • bickd Jan 24 @ 8:05 PM EST
      Q1- What does Hands on science mean to you? Remember to include #5thchat so that we can all see your responses.
  • bickd Jan 24 @ 8:11 PM EST
    How do you "teach" kindness and teamwork in working in a group? #5thchat
    In reply to @Msmurphybse
  • bickd Jan 24 @ 8:12 PM EST
    Love dumpster diving to get stuff for science!! One man's trash is a science teacher's treasure! #5thchat
    In reply to @LemarrTreadwell
  • ZinkEd_u Jan 24 @ 8:12 PM EST
    A2: recycle, parent support, community businesses. Would love to hear other ideas. #5thchat
  • mrzholden Jan 24 @ 8:12 PM EST
    experiment equals students don't know the concept and it's discovery. Activity is exploration and what they already know. #5thchat
    In reply to @bickd
  • ardaughty Jan 24 @ 8:12 PM EST
    Hello #5thchat, I'm Andre Daughty (pronounced Daug like how) from Oklahoma City. I'm just here for the comments! Lol #carryon #thatisall
  • bickd Jan 24 @ 8:13 PM EST
    Building towers out of solid materials-what materials work best? #5thchat
  • LemarrTreadwell Jan 24 @ 8:13 PM EST
    A2. #5thchat We've used everything from milk cartons and balloons to batteries and popsicle sticks
    • bickd Jan 24 @ 8:10 PM EST
      Q2: Where do you get materials to do hands- on science? #5thchat
  • bickd Jan 24 @ 8:13 PM EST
    Love that discovery equals experiment. If they already know what will happen, it's not discovery. #5thchat
    In reply to @mrzholden
  • mrzholden Jan 24 @ 8:13 PM EST
    I was just getting ready to say, "anywhere you can!!" #5thchat
    • ZinkEd_u Jan 24 @ 8:12 PM EST
      A2: recycle, parent support, community businesses. Would love to hear other ideas. #5thchat
  • bickd Jan 24 @ 8:13 PM EST
    restaurants will donate cups, straws, Target and Walmart will sometimes donate stuff, grants from big science companies #5thchat
    In reply to @ZinkEd_u
  • LemarrTreadwell Jan 24 @ 8:13 PM EST
    #5thchat Dawn. Right on!
    • bickd Jan 24 @ 8:12 PM EST
      Love dumpster diving to get stuff for science!! One man's trash is a science teacher's treasure! #5thchat
      In reply to @LemarrTreadwell
  • LemarrTreadwell Jan 24 @ 8:14 PM EST
    #5thchat Zach. Great minds think alike
    • mrzholden Jan 24 @ 8:13 PM EST
      I was just getting ready to say, "anywhere you can!!" #5thchat
      • ZinkEd_u Jan 24 @ 8:12 PM EST
        A2: recycle, parent support, community businesses. Would love to hear other ideas. #5thchat
  • bickd Jan 24 @ 8:14 PM EST
    Glad to have you! PLEASE chime in! #5thchat
    In reply to @ardaughty
  • bickd Jan 24 @ 8:15 PM EST
    Q3: Other than time, what limitations do you have or experience that keeps you from doing hands on science? #5thchat
  • jeremyskura Jan 24 @ 8:15 PM EST
    A1: applying knowledge gained to a new situation. #5thchat
  • bickd Jan 24 @ 8:15 PM EST
    How do you keep interest up for sustained inquiry? #5thchat
    In reply to @ardaughty
  • bickd Jan 24 @ 8:16 PM EST
    A3: Having 6 grade levels, space is my limitation (on wall, on counters)I use post it notes for word walls. #5thchat
  • ardaughty Jan 24 @ 8:16 PM EST
    A2 #5thchat, this is pretty much every hands-on experiment after budget cuts!
  • bickd Jan 24 @ 8:16 PM EST
    Love the idea of applying the knowledge to something new!! #STEM #5thchat
    In reply to @jeremyskura
  • LemarrTreadwell Jan 24 @ 8:16 PM EST
    A3. My imagination. there I said it! #5thchat
    • bickd Jan 24 @ 8:15 PM EST
      Q3: Other than time, what limitations do you have or experience that keeps you from doing hands on science? #5thchat
  • bickd Jan 24 @ 8:17 PM EST
    How can Ts work around the limited time problem with all our subject areas? #5thchat
  • LemarrTreadwell Jan 24 @ 8:17 PM EST
    #5thchat Andre. That's too funny.
    • ardaughty Jan 24 @ 8:16 PM EST
      A2 #5thchat, this is pretty much every hands-on experiment after budget cuts!
  • bickd Jan 24 @ 8:17 PM EST
    That's it. Be honest. We're here for you! #5thchat
    In reply to @LemarrTreadwell
  • jeremyskura Jan 24 @ 8:17 PM EST
    A2: amazon, Costco, Meijer... paid for by student consumable $ #5thchat
  • ardaughty Jan 24 @ 8:17 PM EST
    @lrohrer99752, we're talking about hands-on science tonight! You are an EXPERT! JUMP IN HERE. #5THCHAT, she's a genius!
  • ZinkEd_u Jan 24 @ 8:17 PM EST
    A3: most Ts focus on testing results and feel like “knowing” science is an expectation. Thinking scientifically is not a norm sadly #5thchat
  • bickd Jan 24 @ 8:18 PM EST
    More A3: use bins to store handouts, materials for each grade until you need it. Organization is key #5thchat
  • Msmurphybse Jan 24 @ 8:18 PM EST
    Q3 No limitations. Ss love science and look forward to seeing what they get to investigate each day, keeps me motivated! #5thchat
  • bickd Jan 24 @ 8:18 PM EST
    Yay! That is awesome! What are you working on now?? #5thchat
    In reply to @Msmurphybse
  • bickd Jan 24 @ 8:19 PM EST
    Ts can put science materials in centers, anchor activity, integrate with other subject areas, flip lessons giving info after lab #5thchat
  • bickd Jan 24 @ 8:19 PM EST
    Great point!! i find that i learn right along with my Ss which is just fine. We don't have to have the answers #5thchat
    In reply to @ZinkEd_u
  • ardaughty Jan 24 @ 8:20 PM EST
    A3. Materials were the biggest deal. We used Delta kits and after the supplies ran out, we couldn't afford refill/replacements. #5thchat
  • LemarrTreadwell Jan 24 @ 8:20 PM EST
    #5thchat Jeremy. Boom. There it is. There are people who would love to pay for our supplies.
  • bickd Jan 24 @ 8:21 PM EST
    That stinks! Sometimes you can use other materials to do the same thing. What materials are you looking for? #5thchat
    In reply to @ardaughty
  • bickd Jan 24 @ 8:21 PM EST
    A4: 5th grade are 1:1 with iPads, use notability to notebook lessons, content apps for research,it's learning for assignments/tests #5thchat
  • bickd Jan 24 @ 8:21 PM EST
    #5thchat
    • iowajonhuebner Jan 24 @ 8:20 PM EST
      We need to coordinate our units...Tie in a piece of literacy that builds background in a science concept.
      In reply to @bickd
  • LemarrTreadwell Jan 24 @ 8:21 PM EST
    #5thchat Andre. Your GIFs are adorable. Keep it up bro
    • ardaughty Jan 24 @ 8:20 PM EST
      A3. Materials were the biggest deal. We used Delta kits and after the supplies ran out, we couldn't afford refill/replacements. #5thchat
  • Msmurphybse Jan 24 @ 8:22 PM EST
    just finished weathering and erosion not on to identifying minerals using physical properties #5thchat
    In reply to @bickd
  • PaulSolarz - Moderator Jan 24 @ 8:22 PM EST
    I'm Paul Solarz, a 5th grade teacher from Arlington Heights, IL jumping into #5thchat a little late tonight!
  • bickd Jan 24 @ 8:22 PM EST
    #5thchat There are so many great literacy resources and ways to integrate.Grade level coordination is also really important.
    In reply to @iowajonhuebner
  • LemarrTreadwell Jan 24 @ 8:22 PM EST
    #5thchat Hi Paul. You are my edu hero!
  • bickd Jan 24 @ 8:23 PM EST
    Ss design their own experiments with forces and motion. #5thchat
  • bickd Jan 24 @ 8:23 PM EST
    Jump right in, Paul. We're having a great chat! #5thchat
    In reply to @PaulSolarz
  • ardaughty Jan 24 @ 8:23 PM EST
    A3. DYK there are so many local scientists who want to partner with your science experiments but are never asked? Start asking! #5thchat
  • LemarrTreadwell Jan 24 @ 8:24 PM EST
    #5thchat Dawn. You are lucky and cursed. Takes extra training to get up to date on tech and then teach too! Whew. A lot of work
    • bickd Jan 24 @ 8:21 PM EST
      A4: 5th grade are 1:1 with iPads, use notability to notebook lessons, content apps for research,it's learning for assignments/tests #5thchat
  • bickd Jan 24 @ 8:25 PM EST
    Q5: How do you incorporate #STEM #STEAM into your hands on science activities? #5thchat
  • bickd Jan 24 @ 8:25 PM EST
    Great idea to involve scientists in the community~great way to get support.Put something on facebook, people know people #5thchat
    In reply to @ardaughty
  • PaulSolarz - Moderator Jan 24 @ 8:25 PM EST
    A1 - Hands-On Science is getting students to discover scientific principles through experiments and inquiry. #5thchat
  • mrzholden Jan 24 @ 8:25 PM EST
    A3: Learning the curriculum! We've had 3 sets of Science standards in 5 yrs. What's been covered and what's covered in 6th? #5thchat
  • PaulSolarz - Moderator Jan 24 @ 8:25 PM EST
    A2 - I get some science materials from the district, a lot from garage sales over the summer, and some from the Dollar Store! #5thchat
  • bickd Jan 24 @ 8:25 PM EST
    I prefer to look at the positives, but you're right.. there is work to it also. #5thchat
    In reply to @LemarrTreadwell
  • bickd Jan 24 @ 8:26 PM EST
    A5: Building something to solve a problem or accomplish a goal. Making science real world instead of just concepts #5thchat
  • LemarrTreadwell Jan 24 @ 8:26 PM EST
    #5thchat How about using @Skype with a professional guest speaker? Wow. I like my idea. (chuckle)
    In reply to @Skype
    • ardaughty Jan 24 @ 8:23 PM EST
      A3. DYK there are so many local scientists who want to partner with your science experiments but are never asked? Start asking! #5thchat
  • bickd Jan 24 @ 8:26 PM EST
    Yikes!! consistency is standards is very important! Hopefully that will calm down. Are you guys using NGSS? #5thchat
    In reply to @mrzholden
  • PaulSolarz - Moderator Jan 24 @ 8:27 PM EST
    A3: Number of materials, space, cleanup, time to prep, weather (for outside experiments) all limit how often I do hands-on science. #5thchat
  • bickd Jan 24 @ 8:27 PM EST
    I forgot all about the Dollar Stores!! Thanks for the reminder! #5thchat
    In reply to @PaulSolarz
  • bickd Jan 24 @ 8:28 PM EST
    Have you put anything out on facebook, my community has a free for teachers site for local Ts to donate and take #5thchat
    In reply to @ardaughty
  • JuliePJones Jan 24 @ 8:28 PM EST
    Hey @Kerry_R_Harding Here's your favorite way to solve ratio problems https://t.co/hHyI4EFDYK #elemmathchat #5thchat #conversechat
    In reply to @Kerry_R_Harding
  • ardaughty Jan 24 @ 8:28 PM EST
    A4. What tech can't you use today! Excel/Sheets for data and graphs, software and apps for blueprints and models. Limitless! #5thchat
  • LemarrTreadwell Jan 24 @ 8:29 PM EST
    A5. #5thchat STEM. First coined in the 1890's by the Committee of Ten at Harvard, to cover gaps in the agrarian school system of the 1800's
  • bickd Jan 24 @ 8:29 PM EST
    Love it! There are so many ways to use the community experts! #5thchat
    In reply to @LemarrTreadwell, @Skype
  • bickd Jan 24 @ 8:30 PM EST
    Q6: What topic is the hardest to teach with hands-on science? #5thchat
  • PaulSolarz - Moderator Jan 24 @ 8:30 PM EST
    A5 Give yourself permission to do STEAM activities that don't directly tie into the curriculum. We're missing out on opportunities! #5thchat
  • Mr_Ullman Jan 24 @ 8:30 PM EST
    Hi all...Jordan from Princeton, NJ. Little late tonight. #5thchat
  • LemarrTreadwell Jan 24 @ 8:30 PM EST
    #5thchat Have professional create videos on @flipgrid to share with your class
    In reply to @flipgrid
  • Msmurphybse Jan 24 @ 8:30 PM EST
    A5 we worked on the A in STEAM last week by creating models. #5thchat
  • bickd Jan 24 @ 8:30 PM EST
    So important to involve graphing data and organizing it! #STEM #5thchat #ngss
    In reply to @ardaughty
  • bickd Jan 24 @ 8:30 PM EST
    I'll use that on my next Trivia Night..had no idea!! #5thchat
    In reply to @LemarrTreadwell
  • ardaughty Jan 24 @ 8:30 PM EST
    A5. Project Based Learning #5thchat @BIEpbl gas tons of resources to help you start your journey!
    In reply to @BIEpbl
  • bickd Jan 24 @ 8:31 PM EST
    A6: Life science and chemistry are hardest to do hands-on for me. Simulations and models are hard for me to brainstorm. #5thchat
  • bickd Jan 24 @ 8:31 PM EST
    Hi Jordan! jump right in!! So glad you're here! #5thchat
    In reply to @Mr_Ullman
  • jeremyskura Jan 24 @ 8:31 PM EST
    A6: Astronomy for me #5thchat
  • LemarrTreadwell Jan 24 @ 8:32 PM EST
    #5thchat If I want an informative chat on anything, I follow a teacher on Twitter!
    • bickd Jan 24 @ 8:30 PM EST
      I'll use that on my next Trivia Night..had no idea!! #5thchat
      In reply to @LemarrTreadwell
  • bickd Jan 24 @ 8:32 PM EST
    Super idea!! Hope you don't mind that I'm borrowing that one!! #5thchat
    In reply to @LemarrTreadwell, @flipgrid
  • PaulSolarz - Moderator Jan 24 @ 8:32 PM EST
    A6: Some of the new NGSS Standards for 5th grade have been tough to incorporate hands-on science into (Earth in Space, Ecosystems). #5thchat
  • LemarrTreadwell Jan 24 @ 8:33 PM EST
    #5thchat Great ideas just a click away https://t.co/MVu62ae77D
  • bickd Jan 24 @ 8:34 PM EST
    Amen to that! I find that I have to sit with #NGSS and break it down to incorporate hands on with it. #5thchat
    In reply to @PaulSolarz
  • Msmurphybse Jan 24 @ 8:34 PM EST
    A6 moon phases is difficult . . . They can't put their hands on in . . . We try to model but not always easy #5thchat
  • LemarrTreadwell Jan 24 @ 8:34 PM EST
    #5thchat Paul. Drop the mic
    • PaulSolarz - Moderator Jan 24 @ 8:30 PM EST
      A5 Give yourself permission to do STEAM activities that don't directly tie into the curriculum. We're missing out on opportunities! #5thchat
  • bickd Jan 24 @ 8:34 PM EST
    Hopefully that will bring some needed consistency. #NGSS #5thchat
    In reply to @mrzholden
  • CPRoom211 Jan 24 @ 8:34 PM EST
    looking forward to piloting them in my school. Just looking for the time! #5thchat
    In reply to @PaulSolarz
  • bickd Jan 24 @ 8:35 PM EST
    Q7: How do you assess knowledge and skills when doing hands-on science? #5thchat
  • mrzholden Jan 24 @ 8:35 PM EST
    Mystery Science has some good activities (not experiments!) for Earth in Space. #5thchat
    In reply to @PaulSolarz
  • LemarrTreadwell Jan 24 @ 8:35 PM EST
    #5thchat Danielle. That looks like way too much fun for classroom! I like it 100000000%
  • bickd Jan 24 @ 8:36 PM EST
    A7:rubrics,self evaluation checklists,concept checklist on a clipboard as I walk around,grade their notebook entries,tests,projects #5thchat
  • bickd Jan 24 @ 8:36 PM EST
    #NGSS they are very similar to our standards in IN so I just incorporated them along with what we're doing #5thchat
    In reply to @CPRoom211, @PaulSolarz
  • bickd Jan 24 @ 8:36 PM EST
    Yes! Love #mysteryscience It's great! #5thchat
    In reply to @mrzholden, @PaulSolarz
  • jeremyskura Jan 24 @ 8:37 PM EST
    A7: Ss ability to communicate results of what they just did. #5thchat
  • PaulSolarz - Moderator Jan 24 @ 8:37 PM EST
    I get that! Here's what I have so far: - Earth in Space: https://t.co/OxSwETlWZy - Ecosystems: https://t.co/hU6MqMVR2F #5thchat
    In reply to @CPRoom211
  • LemarrTreadwell Jan 24 @ 8:37 PM EST
    #5thchat Paul. Isn't that interesting? NGSS Standards came out while I was teaching 5th and I saw the same thing
    • PaulSolarz - Moderator Jan 24 @ 8:32 PM EST
      A6: Some of the new NGSS Standards for 5th grade have been tough to incorporate hands-on science into (Earth in Space, Ecosystems). #5thchat
  • bickd Jan 24 @ 8:37 PM EST
    Love how big this model is- awesome!! #5thchat
    In reply to @LemarrTreadwell
  • Mr_Ullman Jan 24 @ 8:38 PM EST
    Yeah...been sending a lot of time looking for places where the standards overlap w/our existing curriculum. #5thchat
    In reply to @bickd, @PaulSolarz
  • Msmurphybse Jan 24 @ 8:38 PM EST
    A7 Student created rubrics, Ss assess their understanding pre/post, feedback in notebooks, questioning Ss as they investigate #5thchat
  • bickd Jan 24 @ 8:38 PM EST
    Thanks for sharing! #5thchat
    In reply to @PaulSolarz, @CPRoom211
  • brianfahey61 Jan 24 @ 8:39 PM EST
    Our all school unit this year is Space, so these resources are great! Thanks. #5thchat
    In reply to @PaulSolarz, @CPRoom211
  • PaulSolarz - Moderator Jan 24 @ 8:39 PM EST
    A7 - I have my Ss record videos demonstrating BIG IDEAS in each lesson & post them on their ePortfolios: https://t.co/lSiNHpdrCR #5thchat
  • Mr_Ullman Jan 24 @ 8:39 PM EST
    Anyone using the Science Alive! Units from TCI? Would love to hear tips/feedback. #5thchat
  • bickd Jan 24 @ 8:40 PM EST
    Q8: How do you use collaboration? How do you get Ss to work successfully in groups in hands- on science? #5thchat
  • LemarrTreadwell Jan 24 @ 8:40 PM EST
    #5thchat Jeremy. Exactly. ELA & Tech standards embedded in Science Standards
  • bickd Jan 24 @ 8:40 PM EST
    Not heard of this one?? Please share more about it. is it free? #5thchat
    In reply to @Mr_Ullman
  • bickd Jan 24 @ 8:41 PM EST
    A8: Ss are in groups of 3-4.Roles worked well with some classes, but not https://t.co/9dsr3MUkV7 do you teach Ss to work as a team? #5thchat
  • LemarrTreadwell Jan 24 @ 8:41 PM EST
    #5thchat Paul. Teachers are some of the hardest working people I know. If you build it, it will come to you
    • PaulSolarz - Moderator Jan 24 @ 8:40 PM EST
      I'm still wondering if it's the standards or the program we bought. Maybe we just aren't trying hard enough?
      In reply to @LemarrTreadwell
  • PaulSolarz - Moderator Jan 24 @ 8:41 PM EST
    A8 - One key is choosing random partnerships rather than letting students choose to work with friends. Builds relationships! #5thchat
  • bickd Jan 24 @ 8:42 PM EST
    You betcha!! #5thchat
    In reply to @LemarrTreadwell
  • Msmurphybse Jan 24 @ 8:42 PM EST
    Q8 Its all about classroom culture, respect, and norms. Ss know if they can't problem solve, they will be "watchers" #5thchat
  • bickd Jan 24 @ 8:43 PM EST
    #5thchat
    In reply to @ardaughty
  • iowajonhuebner Jan 24 @ 8:43 PM EST
    A8. I use Kagan Cooperative grouping as my structure. Important to build teamwork concepts within Ss to promote shared ownership #5thchat
  • bickd Jan 24 @ 8:43 PM EST
    I haven't heard of that. Can you talk more about it?? #5thchat
    In reply to @iowajonhuebner
  • PaulSolarz - Moderator Jan 24 @ 8:44 PM EST
    My pleasure! It's still a work in progress, but is being updated daily as I move through each lesson! #5thchat
    In reply to @brianfahey61, @CPRoom211
  • LemarrTreadwell Jan 24 @ 8:44 PM EST
    #5thchat Danielle. You slayed it with that one!
  • bickd Jan 24 @ 8:45 PM EST
    Q9: How do you incorporate literacy into your hands-on science? #5thchat
  • bickd Jan 24 @ 8:45 PM EST
    How do you do this? I think "watchers" is a great term! Do they get warnings? Do you have rules? Share more please #5thchat
    In reply to @Msmurphybse
  • LemarrTreadwell Jan 24 @ 8:45 PM EST
    #5thchat What she said!
    • Msmurphybse Jan 24 @ 8:42 PM EST
      Q8 Its all about classroom culture, respect, and norms. Ss know if they can't problem solve, they will be "watchers" #5thchat
  • March4Edu Jan 24 @ 8:45 PM EST
    With 3.1 million TEACHERS in the US, we are a force--add Parents, Students & Citizens marching--now a MAJOR FORCE #edchat #5thchat #edteach
    • March4Edu Jan 24 @ 8:40 PM EST
      Who's with me? March in June to tell DC that PUBLIC EDUCATION is for ALL students-no matter race/religion/gender/orientation/age/disability
  • bickd Jan 24 @ 8:46 PM EST
    A9: Notebooks in which Ss record their thinking,reading non-fiction as homework assignments,giving labs & they MUST read directions #5thchat
  • LemarrTreadwell Jan 24 @ 8:47 PM EST
    A9 #5thchat Communication, Technology, Collaboration, Problem-solving, Research, Presentation
    • bickd Jan 24 @ 8:45 PM EST
      Q9: How do you incorporate literacy into your hands-on science? #5thchat
  • PaulSolarz - Moderator Jan 24 @ 8:47 PM EST
    A9 - We use authentic non-fiction books that tie into each unit. We write informational essays/reports: https://t.co/N45gDHQi10 #5thchat
  • bickd Jan 24 @ 8:47 PM EST
    Thank you for sharing the list!! That's great! #5thchat
    In reply to @PaulSolarz
  • snapgoji Jan 24 @ 8:48 PM EST
    Snap School: 5 Ways to Integrate Snapchat Into Your Classroom >>>https://t.co/OjAEH9aqRw<<< #edtech #edchat #5thchat #snapchat
  • LemarrTreadwell Jan 24 @ 8:48 PM EST
    #5thchat What he just said!
  • MissNikkiIn5th Jan 24 @ 8:48 PM EST
    #5thchat friends, anyone have recommendations how to encourage kids to write dialogue in stories? I have some hesitant students.
  • bickd Jan 24 @ 8:48 PM EST
    You crack me up! LOL #5thchat
    In reply to @LemarrTreadwell
  • mrzholden Jan 24 @ 8:49 PM EST
    A9: We read informational paired texts during ELA while covering topics. #5thchat
  • ardaughty Jan 24 @ 8:49 PM EST
    A8. I use F=MxA! Push them! #jokes #sciencehumor #dontbanme #5thchat Seriously, allow Ss to pick groups, give them voice & choice.
  • giveawaynood Jan 24 @ 8:49 PM EST
    A9: We read informational paired texts during ELA while covering topics. #5thchat
  • bickd Jan 24 @ 8:49 PM EST
    Have you tried having a certain amount of dialogue be mandatory? Write as a play, not a narrative #5thchat
    In reply to @MissNikkiIn5th
  • LemarrTreadwell Jan 24 @ 8:49 PM EST
    #5thchat
  • bickd Jan 24 @ 8:50 PM EST
    Q10: What tips do you give new Ts or Ts not comfortable teaching science in a hands-on way? #5thchat
  • bickd Jan 24 @ 8:50 PM EST
    Where do you get these? are they already paired up? Are they free? #5thchat
    In reply to @mrzholden
  • Msmurphybse Jan 24 @ 8:50 PM EST
    I explain that everything we do is a privilege not a right. You can participate or watch and learn. Ss hold each other accountable #5thchat
    • bickd Jan 24 @ 8:45 PM EST
      How do you do this? I think "watchers" is a great term! Do they get warnings? Do you have rules? Share more please #5thchat
      In reply to @Msmurphybse
  • mrzholden Jan 24 @ 8:50 PM EST
    I bought "649 Things to Write About" - $10 on amazon. Great, short prompts that help work on skills like dialog. #5thchat
    In reply to @MissNikkiIn5th
  • bickd Jan 24 @ 8:51 PM EST
    A10: Hands-on science is noisy, feels like chaos sometimes, but they remember so much more. Try it with one lesson a week, then 2 #5thchat
  • bickd Jan 24 @ 8:51 PM EST
    Privilege not a right-I'm borrowing that too!! Great phrase for a class program! #5thchat
    In reply to @Msmurphybse
  • mrzholden Jan 24 @ 8:52 PM EST
    Some are on https://t.co/7PdBg3wBtB, which are free. Some in Storyworks, which is a subscription. Some just found online. #5thchat
    In reply to @bickd
  • bickd Jan 24 @ 8:52 PM EST
    Come join our chat! #5thchat
    In reply to @KatieWhite426
  • LemarrTreadwell Jan 24 @ 8:52 PM EST
    I #followfive from tonight #5thchat chat. Building my PLN without walls while in my PJs. Followfive tonight
  • PaulSolarz - Moderator Jan 24 @ 8:53 PM EST
    A10 - Show those teachers how much fun your students are having, offer them the materials and the lessons, and offer to share tips! #5thchat
  • bickd Jan 24 @ 8:53 PM EST
    https://t.co/Jqb5Oj57A0 is great! All grade and ability levels! #5thchat
    In reply to @mrzholden
  • brianfahey61 Jan 24 @ 8:53 PM EST
    RT @LemarrTreadwell I #followfive from tonight #5thchat chat. Build PLN without walls. #Followfive tonight https://t.co/dx3H7pdIgd
    In reply to @LemarrTreadwell
  • bickd Jan 24 @ 8:53 PM EST
    #5thchat Make sure you're following your new friends on this chat! We have great ideas all the time on twitter!
  • bickd Jan 24 @ 8:55 PM EST
    #5thchat Thank you everyone for participating in this twitter PD feed. I hope you got something valuable. I'm happy to help in any way.
  • LemarrTreadwell Jan 24 @ 8:55 PM EST
    Thank you #5thchat PLN. Please have a great week! Dawn, thank you for moderating tonight you
  • bickd Jan 24 @ 8:56 PM EST
    #5thchat Go back and read all the great ideas- we were moving pretty fast there!!
  • bickd Jan 24 @ 8:56 PM EST
    You're welcome! Thank you for contributing such great ideas and making me laugh! #5thchat
    In reply to @LemarrTreadwell
  • jeremyskura Jan 24 @ 8:57 PM EST
    A10: if at 1st you do not succeed try try again. #5thchat
  • bickd Jan 24 @ 8:57 PM EST
    Always! The second attempt always goes better than the first. #5thchat
    In reply to @jeremyskura
  • LemarrTreadwell Jan 24 @ 8:58 PM EST
    #5thchat Dawn. You are welcome. It is one of the privileges of building a diverse Twitter PLN!
    • bickd Jan 24 @ 8:56 PM EST
      You're welcome! Thank you for contributing such great ideas and making me laugh! #5thchat
      In reply to @LemarrTreadwell
  • PaulSolarz - Moderator Jan 24 @ 8:58 PM EST
    Great chat tonight all! Thanks to @bickd for moderating! Join us next week as @LearnJenLearn moderates: "Student Voice and Choice! #5thchat
    In reply to @bickd, @LearnJenLearn
  • bickd Jan 24 @ 8:59 PM EST
    Thank you, Paul. I appreciate you sharing all your ideas and resources! #5thchat
    In reply to @PaulSolarz, @LearnJenLearn