Mrs. Westdyk
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Math & Science

Below you will see several images that display classroom examples of math and science lessons. 

To teach math, I like to teach with the concrete to abstract approach. I always like to introduce a topic by modeling, and then letting students explore with manipulatives to investigate the concept.  Some of lessons you see below include:
-Using goldfish for graphing
-Reading picture cards to create math sentences
-Creating 3D shapes using marshmallows and tooth picks
-Building symmetrical designs with tangrams
-Completing math puzzles to sequence numbers
-Designing math tools to practice skip counting

Science instruction is always hands on and interactive! We love using BrainPop Jr. to begin to understand a concept, create KWL charts to visualize our learning, and creating meaningful experiences to culminate our unit! Below you will see several examples of Science concepts I have taught:
-Push & Pull by creating 3D train
-Fire Safety by exploring the town Fire Truck
-Using laptops to explore online science experiments via Discovery Ed. 
-Investigated pumpkin features and life cycles with individual student pumpkins
-Hibernating animals by preparing a stuffed bear to hibernate in our classroom
-Fam Field trip to celebrate our learning of farm animals
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  • Welcome!
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  • About Me
    • Resume
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    • Education
    • Professional Development
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    • Contact Me
  • Classroom Sneak Peek
    • Balanced Literacy
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    • Math & Science
    • Anchor Charts
    • Bulletin Boards
    • Sample Lesson Plans >
      • Kindergarten
      • 1st Grade
      • 4th Grade
  • Testimonials
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