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Home Standard2 Standard3 Standard4 Standard5 Standard6 Standard7 Standard8 Standard9 Standard10 Standard 1 ** Knowledge of Subject Matter //** The teacher understands the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the discipline(s) he or she teaches and can create learning experiences that make these aspects of subject matter meaningful for pupils.

Rationale 1: Students record themselves performing an experiment. They follow the steps of the scientific method to conduct their experiment correctly.

KSD:


 * 1.K.1 The teacher understands the major concepts, assumptions, debates, processes of inquiry, and ways of knowing that are central to the discipline(s) s/he teaches.** Students learn the scientific method best when they perform an experiment. They are aware of the steps as they complete the experiment, allowing them to make connections at a much deeper level.

As part of the fourth grade state standards, students are expected to study the scientific method. In groups, students choose an experiment and record themselves going through the process. Students learn from one another as they view the videos. The school’s media center may also have copies to teach or review the scientific method at other grade levels.
 * 1.S.5 The teacher develops and uses curricula that encourage students to see, question, and interpret ideas from diverse perspectives.**


 * 1.D.2 The teacher appreciates multiple perspectives and conveys to learners how knowledge is developed from the vantage point of the learner.** When students perform experiments, they easily see the importance of having a process such as the scientific method. This learner-centered approach promotes deeper understanding of the material. Multiple groups present, allowing for a broad range of experiments, as well as varying presentation techniques to meet individual needs.