Today, I observed Katie teaching a 5th grade STEM lesson. I was very excited to see how Katie's class would respond to this lesson and see how the older kids worked in this environment. This was a challenging lesson due to the critical thinking skills that it required. Katie's class had already been discussing the topic of simple machines so they were able to further their instruction in this area. The students had to determine which angles would help make the work of moving supplies up the inclined plane easier. After the lesson, Katie's class had an awesome discussion regarding the technology that is changing the world. They were asked how new technology came about. One student said she thought it came from on person being lazy and wanting a better way to carry things. What a great explanation!!!!
Katie taught this lesson using two large groups instead of teaching using small groups. The students had a limited number of supplies. Once the lesson was complete, the class compared their results.
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