117 How to Improve Observation Skills in Your Science Classes

Have you noticed your students' observation skills aren't what you'd like them to be?  You aren't alone.  In this episode, we answer a listener's question about how to improve students' observation skills.  This episode s full of easy-to-implement ideas for the first few weeks of school.

Click here to read the episode recap.

Other Episodes to Check Out 

• Incorporating Student-Centered Science Stations
• All About Anchoring Phenomena
• Using Student Questions to Build Storylines

Other Resources

• Using a Notice and Wonder Activity - Sadler Science 
• Four Ways to Actively Engage Students with Anchoring Phenomena - iExplore Science
• Asking Questions - Sadler Science
• How to Teach Nature Drawing  by John Muir Laws and Emily Lygren (Free Download)

You're invited to check out Bring Wonder Back, an on-demand video series designed to help you take your first steps to transforming your students into scientists with 3D teaching practices — what the NGSS is all about! Access this video series at iexplorescience.com/wonder and get ready to bring wonder, engagement, and a love for learning back to your science class.

Are you looking for a quick, easy and FREE way to improve your lessons?  Download Erin's 3D Lesson Planner.  Then, all you have to do is write down what you are already doing in class.  Then, she will send you instructions for EASY next steps.   Click here to grab this FREE download.