Episode 5: From the Kitchen to the Amusement Park- Investigating Physical Science

Get To Know The Podcast Speakers:Coral Zayas is the Author of Teaching K-5 Science - Encouraging Exploration, Inquiry and Problem Solving and host of the Puentes & Possibilities podcast. She has spent almost 20 years in education, from K-12, higher education, and in the education nonprofit and policy space. You can find out more about Coral and her new book at her website: www.coralzayas.com/teachingk5science Special Guest: Lori Cavallo- Lori has spent over two decades evolving alongside her students in New Jersey. Over the years, she found my rhythm across the elementary grades particularly 3-5th grade. She has an undergraduate degree in Recreation Administration and a Master’s in Educational Leadership. Today, she channels her experience into her role as a teacher fellow at The College of New Jersey in a program dedicated to Sustainable Innovative STEM. This position allows her to merge my years of practical classroom knowledge with forward-thinking strategies for the future of environmental topics in science.Podcast PreviewThe podcast episode features an introduction to the podcast, a sneak peek into chapter five of Coral's new book Teaching K-5 Science - Encouraging Exploration, Inquiry and Problem Solving and an interview with special guest Lori Cavallo, an educator in New Jersey. The conversation covers topics such as teaching physical science to young learners, making science tangible for elementary students, successful lessons in physical science, creating safe opportunities for experimentation, and addressing physical science misconceptions. The episode emphasizes the importance of community among educators and the value of hands-on learning for students.TakeawaysConnecting with community to extend both teacher and student learning out of the classroom Hands-on learning in physical scienceChapters00:00 Introduction to the Podcast05:37 Making Science Tangible for Elementary Students12:06 Addressing Physical Science Misconceptions