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| Leon Springs Elementary |
Leon Springs Elementary School is a wonderful school in the Northside Independent School District (NISD), located in San Antonio, TX.
The campus has rightfully earned the 'Exemplary' rating from the Texas Education Agency.
As a pre-service teacher enrolled in the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) Teacher Certification Program, I have the privilege of completing my Fall 2010 coursework at Leon Springs Elementary.
I have been assigned to complete this semester in Mrs. Kruzel's 3rd grade class.
Currently, NISD is undergoing a change within its curriculum. The outcome of this change will be an intertwining of both the Social Studies and Science curriculums. Currently, Mrs. Kruzel's students are working within a Social Studies unit and will not begin a Science unit for another week or two.
As a result I found it to be a wee-bit difficult to photograph and describe science experiences within the classroom.
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| Science Corner |
However, I did recognize and feel it was important to at least locate any classroom visuals that may aid in science instruction.
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| Colorful presentation of the Scientific Method |
Sadly, science doesn't quite get the attention that math and reading/writing receive in most classrooms.
Despite the changes that are undergoing, science textbooks are still issued to students. Pictured (above and to the left) are snapshots of the textbook that will be used during the 2010-2011 school year.
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| Additional reading materials that include science topics |
As I continued my search for any and all evidence of science, I was please to stumble upon a few science-related books within the classroom Reading Center.
As the year progresses, there is sure to be more in-depth and hands-on opportunities for science exploration. As a science enthusiast, I look forward to sharing some of these science experiences with my 3rd grade class.
Here is a quick update...
As the semester has continued, I have had the opportunity to teach a couple of science lessons at Leon Springs. I have taught about wetlands and matter.
Both lessons were interactive and brought science INTO the classroom. Children LOVE science and all the discoveries that come with science. Here are a few pictures from the lessons.
Here is a quick update...
As the semester has continued, I have had the opportunity to teach a couple of science lessons at Leon Springs. I have taught about wetlands and matter.
Both lessons were interactive and brought science INTO the classroom. Children LOVE science and all the discoveries that come with science. Here are a few pictures from the lessons.
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| His name is Jumper and we created a wetland habitat for him. |
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| His wetland. |
Below are pictures from our Making Sense of Matter lesson. Students were allowed to blow up a balloon using the carbon dioxide they created from a vinegar and baking soda mixture. This activity allowed students to think and act like scientists!
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| Children love experiments. |
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