Our time at the tide pools pools would be a waste if we did not take the time to talk about what we saw and what it meant to us, the other visitors of the tidal community, and to the creatures who call this place their home. Students will have their science journals with them to jot down notes as they come across the things they recognize as well as the things they do not. They will have a page designated for drawing what they see and writing a brief description next to the drawing. They will complete this at the beach.
When we return to school, we will take some time (no more than 15 - 20) to write in our journals about the entire field trip. After we've done that, each student will have a chance to share something from their unique experience with the class. This will be a great time for them to ask questions, and if they are able, answer some of their classmates' questions. We'll be using the field guide, the internet, and our science textbooks as resources for any questions and discussions that arise.
While the field trip itself will be the most exciting part of the day, this chance for us to see what our fellow students saw and heard will be lots of fun.
Next time, we'll have visited the tide pools in Laguna Beach and will have lots of pictures to share.
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I like the idea of using a science journal to have students write down what they notice. Also, drawing pictures will help them remember what they saw and express their thoughts in a different way. This journal entry will prepare them for debrief once they return to the classroom.
ReplyDeleteI love how each entry is truly catered to a young audience! This entry starts with a point being made about not getting a thorough understanding of the point of your field trip, if more thinking and discussion does not take place. I like the brief reference to why we might ask them to write in their journals and share in a class discussion. I am also eager to see what students might choose to draw in journal entries or write about.
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