It amazes me how students of all ages love to make models. I had each of my students create a Tectonic Tennis Ball Model. My students loved this! As a whole, this class is very into science anyways, but this really excited them. Each child was able to create their own model which also added to the excitement, due to the fact that many times students work as a team during my science class. Each student was successful in making a model Earth; some needed more assistance than others. However, I did encounter the issue of completing this lesson in the allotted amount of time. I had only planned on this instructional plan taking two science periods. However, after being interrupted by a fire drill, I was forced to take three periods for this lesson. I found that the students were very interested in the topic and had many questions, which was nice! After completing this lesson, I must admit that I am very happy with the results. I feel that my students have a deep understanding of tectonic plates and their movements. I also feel that the students enjoyed themselves and had FUN learning.
