Apply and Discover 10.1

Jenn Freeda - Matter

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSyQg0HuNEU

I enjoyed Jenn's opening, it was full of bright images and colors that would grab the attention of kindergartners. Including parent volunteers and simple directions is a great way to encourage the parents to participate and become active in their students learning. The videos that she uses from brainpop.com are age appropriate and fun. The fact that the students can then choose from two different quizzes and the quizzes are spoken or the students can read them is a great way to differentiate for student learning.

I also enjoyed the final project of creating pancakes! What a great visual for students to see and learn how matter changes. And what kindergartner does not love a tasty treat?! The rubric was also very positive and encouraging to the students. It was defiantly age appropriate.

Overall I really enjoyed this WebQuest. I feel that it is something that would be fun for in school and also at home.