Powerpoint presentation to match the Learning to teach science well guide.

I have just uploaded the powerpoint presentation 'Parts of a plant and their function' to match the unit outlined in the Learn to teach science well guide. 

This is an 8 slide presentation that goes through the parts of a plant and explains how each part works. I also talk about why bees and birds like plants too. 

It's suitable for year 1 and 2.

It's available from http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Sciencetoteach for just $1.

Next I'll be working on the worksheets to accompany the unit.

I would like to create some presentations from Prezi soon as I think it is a fantastic alternative to powerpoint and best of all any teacher with an @education email address can register for free and so can your kids. There is no best way to describe a Prezi presentation. It's just something you need to see. Watch this space.

Jenni

Science lessons should elicit wonderment and creativity in the minds of our students.

I'm very excited!!

My first free document is up and available for download by all of you that want to improve your science teaching. It has taken me all week to write, review and write, but it's ready.

  

Learning to teach science well is an 8 page description with a unit plan interwoven as an example of how to implement an effective scientific investigation. 
In the document I describe in detail the process of investigating scientifically and break down the parts of the process. I also decipher some of the jargon and explain exactly how I teach tricky concepts to young children.

This plan is not just for teachers of year 1 and 2 though. The process remains unchanged through to university and so the concepts are equally as adaptable to year 5 and 6. In fact with great continued teaching year 5 and 6 should be running the process independently. 

The unit plan is suitable for year 1 and 2 and tests the question; Is a plant more in need of water, sunlight or nutrients? So if nothing else by downloading it you get a near complete unit plan. Not fully complete because the accompanying powerpoint and worksheets aren't attached, but hey who doesn't like a freebie.

It is available for free download at teachers pay teachers and teacher marketplace. More places to come.
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Teaching-elementary-science-well-a-how-to-guide

http://www.teachersmarketplace.com.au/browse/resource/?cid=4483&searchstring=sortby%3Ddate_desc

I have really enjoyed writing this and it has shown me how much I have tucked away in my brain just waiting to come out and be shared with you all.

I would love to know what you think. 
Happy science teaching.
Jenni