As I look at my summer externship and reflect on the information I have gathered thus far, I can find numerous ways to connect and implement knowledge into the classroom. I am working with CommScope Industries and am in the process of understanding just about every type of communication you can imagine. I teach 8th grade science and the curriculum covers physical, life and earth science. I can connect my fellowship with the following goals:
Physical Science: metals, non-metals, metalloids, semi-conductors, elements, compounds, solutions, renewable, nonrenewable energy, chemical, physical changes, law of conservation of mass.
Earth Science: health of water system, point source, non-point source pollution, stewards of the environment, carbon cycle, nitrogen cycle,
Life Science: bacteria, bio-indicators, decomposers
These are just the obvious goals that I can make connections with and I know there will be more as I continue in the program. The challenge remains in taking this information and creating lesson plans that will engage and enrich student learning.