Chapter four discussed science circuses, science notebooks, and extending our senses with computer technology. What I thought was very helpful was that the textbook provided an example of a science circus and gave an explanation of all of the stations. This is really helpful because when I make a science circus for my class I may need a few starter ideas of what to do. Knowing that these activities have been used before, I know that they will be worthwhile for my students. Learning about electronic probes was interesting, I hope that when I become a teacher I could use these in my lessons, especially about temperature and motion. I think it would be really cool for the students to use the probes to see the body heat of themselves and all of their peers in the classroom. You never know, they might find some other interesting things around the classroom.. hopefully not mice!!!! Another great thing about this chapter was the Family Science Night section. I believe that engaging adults in science experiences together with students is a way to not only bring families together, but also to encourage a deeper interest in science and science related activities. One helpful tip from the book says - the key is to engage students and their families in a genuine process of inquiry that relates to their own lives and challenges them to construct their own ideas.
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