I had such a blast teaching this lesson. Sitting in outside, making observations and illustrating is one of my favorite pass times so it was a great to share this activity with the students. Going into the lesson I was nervous that the students would not perceive nature as “science” and therefore not be as interested in it. However, the students found it relatable because we focused on the nature right outside their school, which was a great success! My goal was for them to understand that science isn’t just equations and lab coats, but it can be interdisciplinary and fit in with your personal interests as well.
Learning about the Bridgeport community was wonderful. I enjoyed speaking with the middle and high school students about opportunities past high school. It was fun to share my experiences about college at UW and get to know some older students in the community in a more casual, Q&A setting. Another thing I really enjoyed was getting to know our home stay parents, who welcomed us into their home like we were family!
-Kelli Katzer