This week I got to experience a couple new shows I hadn't seen before. One of them called "Molecularium" is designed for kids K-5 and it takes you on a trip in a tiny spaceship to explore different atoms and molecules, while explaining that they make up everything in the universe. As an older viewer, the show is actually kind of creepy with all of the animations and songs involved. If I knew what an acid trip felt like, I would probably compare it to that.
I also got to control the "Planets in the House" show a few times this week while Jim did the narration. On Monday, I think I am going to give narrating a try. I'm not nervous, but there is just so much information that I have to say to coincide with what is being displayed, so if I miss saying something I can't go back to it. I don't think I have a chance to practice either. You know how it's nice to practice going through a Powerpoint presentation out loud and saying everything you want to say? Well yea I don't get to do that, which would have been nice to do... So I just have to wing it, and hope for the best.
I asked about the FCAT preparation shows they want to develop, and they are aware that FCAT is being taken away...They still want to develop the shows for each grade level, because the standards still exist. They just won't necessarily be used for FCAT, but instead as learning supplements.
Dina, youre internship sounds really cool! Bummer about not being able to practice your "Planets in the House" narration, but I'm sure you did fine! I'm looking forward to coming to the Informal STEM event with the class...& that's really strange that they still want to create those shows with the FCAT standards. Maybe the new standards will be similar? Anyways, sounds like you had a great week, see you in class!
ReplyDeleteI think it's still weird because the Common Core standards are the ones replacing the others, and their replacement is happening really soon, but if your boss wants FCAT shows, then they will get FCAT shows! :) I'm sure you're going to do great on your presentation, sometimes winging it gets great results! See you in class!
ReplyDeleteThe Planetarium has been on my Gainesville bucket list for quite some time, so as soon as I get back to Gainesville (for our presentations on August 6th) I will be sure to come and see a show. Maybe you will be narrating it! Are there any specific hours that you work that I should try and aim for?
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