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Student Activity Videos & Guides


Use these videos with the guide How to Use Videos for Building Reflective Practice to engage instructors in having ongoing reflective discussions about teaching practices, and to get a sense of the activities before leading them. The videos should be used in conjunction with the student activity write-ups.

  • Bark Beetle Exploration
  • Case of the Disappearing Log
  • Decomposition Mission
  • Discovery Swap
  • I Notice, I Wonder, It Reminds Me Of
  • NSI: Nature Scene Investigators
  • What Scientists Do?
  • Hand Lens Introduction
  • I'm Trying To: Lead Professional Learning &/or Support Educator Growth, Learn About Teaching Practices
  • Topics: Learning Cycle, Nature Centered Instruction, Promoting Discussion, Student Centered Instruction
  • Material Types: Video, Written Resource

PDFs

How To Use Videos For Building Reflective Practice preview
How To Use Videos For Building Reflective Practice PDF
Bark Beetle Video Guide preview
Bark Beetle Video Guide PDF
Case Of The Disappearing Log preview
Case Of The Disappearing Log PDF
Decompostion Mission Video Guide preview
Decompostion Mission Video Guide PDF
Discovery Swap Video Guide preview
Discovery Swap Video Guide PDF
INIWIRMO VIdeo Guide preview
INIWIRMO VIdeo Guide PDF
Nature Scene Investigator Video Guide preview
Nature Scene Investigator Video Guide PDF
What Scientists Do Video Guide preview
What Scientists Do Video Guide PDF
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