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Elementary Math with Ms. Colette Bell

This webinar explained some misconceptions in geometry that students and parents may have. I liked the way Ms. Bell used standards in grades 3-5. As she explained these misconceptions, activities were included for students to get hands-on practice with the various skills. I liked the way this webinar benefited teachers in 3^rd, 4^th, and 5^th grades. There were also at least two activities included for each grade level to incorporate in the classroom. I think the activities are going to be great with helping students gain a better understanding of geometry concepts.

Students' Misconceptions About Space Activities with Mr. Eugenio Gant

This was another science webinar that I plan to share with other teachers at my school because I do not teach science. Mr. Grant discussed the seasons and the phases of the moon. The activities were set up to appeal to different learning styles. I especially liked the make and take foldables. Anchor charts were also suggested for student learning and retention. Although this webinar was related to science, the closure activity Mr. Grant shared could be adopted and used in any class. I took notes so I can refer back to them when the new school year begins.

Elementary Science with Mr. John Roberts

This webinar discussed several things relating to heat and electricity. I liked the hands-on experiments. Through these experiments, students will be able to learn while testing hypotheses. One important thing that Mr. Roberts stated is that teachers should try science experiments first before having students try them. This will allow the teacher to see what works and what does not work and also allow for changes to be made before having students try the experiment. Although I do not teach Science, I can see the benefits of the experiments to help students grasp the content. I plan to share this information with science teachers at my school.

Elementary Math with Mrs. Jacqueline Burns

I really enjoyed this webinar because it discussed a concept that is really difficult for students to grasp. Ms. Burns stated that teachers should start with concrete and give students time to play and explore with manipulatives before direct instruction. I liked the way the webinar was set up so the groups used the color tiles to represent fractions in different ways such as arrays, equivalent fractions, and number lines. As I was taking notes from the webinar, I thought of so many ideas on how I could use the examples from the webinar.