Lessons
Check out some of the lessons I have taught!
Zombie Starfish
In this learning activity, students will learn about parasitism by observing a video, having group discussions and working collaboratively using their prior knowledge. Task: HOOK: Discuss what is a zombie with the whole class. Students love zombies and this will be certain to get them involved and engaged. WATCH: Students will watch a video of… Continue reading Zombie Starfish
Mitosis and Cell Division
In this learning activity, students will learn about mitosis by discussing a .gif using their prior knowledge, working collaboratively in groups to order events, and discussing their ideas. Task: HOOK: Show students the .gif of mitosis first slide of the PowerPoint, and discuss the following questions as a class: Q: What on earth is going on… Continue reading Mitosis and Cell Division
Tides Lesson Plan
In this inquiry based learning activity, students will learn about the Tides by observing a video, having group discussions and working collaboratively to model how the tides work using their prior knowledge. Task: Students will watch a video of the Spring Tides in Nova Scotia, and make observations. Students will then discuss their observations with the… Continue reading Tides Lesson Plan
Introduction to the Atom – Group Lab
In this lesson/lab activity, students will learn about the history of the discovery of the Atom and simulate Rutherford’s gold foil experience in groups. Task: Students will work in groups to represent what they believe an atom looks like, discuss their current knowledge with the class, learn about the discovery of the atom and then… Continue reading Introduction to the Atom – Group Lab
Julianna Zelt 