Lesson Reflective Summary

Teacher Candidate for Science Endorsement: Maggie Gudgel

Instructor: Dawn Hudson

School: Frey ES Grade: 1st

Lesson Topic: Lesson 3- Temperature/ solids-liquids/ prediction,

measurement, and inquiry
Lesson 3- “Testing the Waters…and Milk!” lesson was a complete success.
The students loved working together and did a great job collaborating. I was
impressed that the students were able to accurately record the data, and
quickly without my support. The students loved handling the blue dyed ice
cubes. They made really thoughtful predictions with drawings of what their
regular cup looked like, and also what would happen when the blue ice
cube was inserted into the water. The kids were engaged because the
dramatic effect of the blue water dissolving at a quick rate in front of their
eyes! I was pleased that most student predictions were accurate. I cannot
think of anything that did not go well in this lesson. The instruction and
planning worked to my benefit because my students had maximized time
for exploration. My goals for the student’s performance objectives were
obtained. The students walked away with a deeper understanding of
temperature and change. They realized how fun and valuable prediction
and observation can be in science. The students felt excited to use the
special weather instruments and blue ice cubes. They liked being in control
of the activity and having kid-friendly conversations within their small
groups. I supported the students with best practices throughout the
activity to facilitate a real-life experience that would stick with them long
after the activity was finished. I really would not change much about the
structure or content of this lesson. I felt that all of my students understood
the big idea’s because they learned by doing in this lesson.