Program Type
Undergraduate
Faculty Advisor
Dr. Suparna Chatterjee
Document Type
Poster
Location
Face-to-face
Start Date
25-4-2023 9:00 AM
Abstract
The research examines out first-hand experience of conducting experiments in science and conceptualizing the experimental design process for teaching science concepts in elementary grades. We used Drosophila, the fruit fly as a model organism for studying the phenomenon that animals have traits inherited from parents. The phenomenon is a performance expectation in the Next Generation Science Standards (3-LS3-1). We observed the phenomenon, developed hypothesis, conducted experiments , collected data, analyzed and communicated our findings through discussions and presentations. We utilized our knowledge acquired from the process in developing lesson plans for teaching in elementary grades. In this presentation we will discuss how developing understanding of science process skills through research benefited our teaching practices . We recommend explicitly discussing the nature of scientific inquiry and implementing hands-on opportunity to practice skills can help teachers develop and refine science teaching methods.
Recommended Citation
Ebling, Faith; Cessna, Savannah; Lindemann, Adria; Lopez, Noelia; Sawin, Charleen; and Smith, Kyndal, "Developing Understanding of Science Process Skills Through Research and Practices" (2023). ATU Research Symposium. 31.
https://orc.library.atu.edu/atu_rs/2023/2023/31
Developing Understanding of Science Process Skills Through Research and Practices
Face-to-face
The research examines out first-hand experience of conducting experiments in science and conceptualizing the experimental design process for teaching science concepts in elementary grades. We used Drosophila, the fruit fly as a model organism for studying the phenomenon that animals have traits inherited from parents. The phenomenon is a performance expectation in the Next Generation Science Standards (3-LS3-1). We observed the phenomenon, developed hypothesis, conducted experiments , collected data, analyzed and communicated our findings through discussions and presentations. We utilized our knowledge acquired from the process in developing lesson plans for teaching in elementary grades. In this presentation we will discuss how developing understanding of science process skills through research benefited our teaching practices . We recommend explicitly discussing the nature of scientific inquiry and implementing hands-on opportunity to practice skills can help teachers develop and refine science teaching methods.