Living and Nonliving

I really liked this article and is an easy read for anyone at any level of science. I think that something I would've liked more of was for their to be more ideas on how to teach if somethin... See More

I really liked this article and is an easy read for anyone at any level of science. I think that something I would've liked more of was for their to be more ideas on how to teach if something is living or nonliving. I did like the different questions that it gave as an example of what students could ask. Great article overall!

Just when you thought things could be simple

The tone of this article was entertaining to read. Robertson writes with a light and humorous voice which can be attractive to teachers who may not have a strong background in science. Thi... See More

The tone of this article was entertaining to read. Robertson writes with a light and humorous voice which can be attractive to teachers who may not have a strong background in science. This method of delivery made it easier to digest the content and specifics of his discussion of the comparison of living and non-living things. As a Kindergarten teacher, however, I found the content of the article to be way over the heads of my students. I did like the suggestions for how to encourage students to create their own classifications for living and non-living things and that the article is a big warning that the activity may not be as straightforward as you might think. It is a great way to encourage discussion and debate with your students though.