We collect data to help us answer our questions and to solve problems. Data is a collection of information. We can collect data through observations, asking questions, and taking measurements. It can include facts, numbers, and measurements.
The final step of the scientific method is to communicate or share with others what we have learned. It is important for scientists to share the results of their experiments. They can write, create pictures, or speak to others. What is your favorite way to share your thoughts and ideas?
Dr. Jenna Jambeck is a scientist from the University of Georgia. She is studying plastic pollution using an app called Marine Debris Tracker and she needs your help! You can help by tracking the litter you find in your community.
Observation is paying close attention to something to get information. For example, by observing a bird, we can learn about its wings and learn how it flies. To make observations we use our five senses: seeing, hearing, touching, smelling, and sometimes taste.
Strategic play, also known as playful learning, is a powerful tool to use in the elementary classroom to help students connect and engage with their surroundings.
In this episode of Let's Learn GA!, Gwinnett County educators at Lovin Elementary School share ways strategic play can be utilized in the Kindergarten classroom.
Strawberries can be a sweet addition to many nutritious dishes. In this episode of Let's Learn GA!, find out how Georgia school systems incorporate locally grown strawberries into their academic meal plans.
During the Civil War, both sides had terrible prison camps, but one particular Georgia camp has become synonymous with inhumane treatment. Fort Sumter outside the town of Andersonville housed 30,000 prisoners in a facility designed for 10,000.
This video provides an overview of the supports for English learners aligned to Georgia's K-12 Mathematics Standards. The strategies and supports included in this video can be used to increase student outcomes for this special population of learners.
Aadi, from Peachtree City, *blows us away* with this sustainable energy solution. This 10th-grade student sees innovation around every corner! Hear about how we can better utilize the energy around us in this episode of "Tiny Mic, Big Designs."
Executive Director of The Ray, Allie Kelly, works with the Department of Transportation to create cleaner, safer, and more productive interstate traffic systems.
