Using Journey North as Focal Point for Science Club/4th and 5th Contributed
by Teri Bickmore Teri Bickmore is a teacher-on-hold, raising her own kids while taking time off from the classroom. That doesn't stop her from her involvement with children's education, though. "I am a certified middle/high school science teacher. I am not currently teaching as a paid professional. For the last several years, I have worked with teachers in my children's elementary schools and have either incorporated Journey North into classroom lessons or used in a science club setting. We LOVE the tulip study and spend the most time on this. Every scientific/geographical concept we could ever want to cover can be done in this study. " Teri strongly encourages schools to bring in more fun and integrated science curriculum through the use of Science Clubs. Teri provides a glimpse into her Science Club lesson:
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