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SAE Visit #2- Florida State Fair Chicken

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1) Who did you visit? The Student Advisor of the J.F St. Martin FFA Chapter (Durant's junior FFA Chapter).  2) Where did the visit occur?  In the classroom.  3) What preparation did you make prior to the visit? Brainstorm some possible questions I could ask. 4)What recommendations were made for improvement? Expose the chicken to other chickens more, 5) What record books were being used?  Florida State Fair record book  6) What breed is your chicken? Buff Orphington 7) How long have you had the chicken? About a year 8) What is the biggest challenge you have with you SAE project? My chicken doesn't get along with other birds because she is the only chicken I have. 9) If you could change one thing about your project what would it be? My chicken is a little bit small for her age so I could have selected a bigger chick at the beginning of the project. 10) Have you made any money off your project? Yes! I have made approximately $50. 11) What is your favorite thing abo...

Science Classroom Visit!

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  During the last week of student teaching, I had the wonderful opportunity to observe a science classroom during 3rd period. Here is what I observed from my visit! Class: Astronomy  Lesson Title: The Big Bang! Date: 4/19/2021 1) What were the objectives of the lesson? "Students will be able to explain the evidence that supports the big bang. 2) In your opinion, were the students interested in the lesson? Why or why not? Yes! They were 100% interested in learning about the big bang because the teacher had them fully engaged in the material the whole time through the use of open discussion embedded in the lecture.  3) What teaching methods or behaviors were most affective in achieving the objectives? Guided notes + Worksheet, discussion, and powerpoint 4) In your opinion, was the teacher "giving away" information or facilitating learning? In my opinion the teacher facilitated learning. They asked questions and allowed students to answer. The teacher also did not just give...