Making Connections

Chapter 5 states the importance of taking science outside of the classroom to allow students to make connections. When students are able to see and recognize science at their homes or at the park, it will be so much more fun and interesting for them to learn. 

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It is possible to connect real-life situations to learning science, such as how much milk (or resources) are we wasting? how much did it rain last week?

Field trips are also a great way to allow students to make connections. With my trip to the Bolsa Chica Wetlands, I can see how students would love the chance to visit new and different places to explore the environment. Even the trip to the Fullerton Arboretum was great! It was a nice time to enjoy the outdoors and observe nature :)