{"id":3212,"date":"2014-09-23T16:30:18","date_gmt":"2014-09-23T16:30:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.learningaloud.com\/blurts\/?p=3212"},"modified":"2014-09-23T16:58:16","modified_gmt":"2014-09-23T16:58:16","slug":"leaves","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learningaloud.com\/blurts\/2014\/09\/23\/leaves\/","title":{"rendered":"Leaves"},"content":{"rendered":"

I understand the motivation of educators in different content areas to get in on STEM. Without endorsing this priority, I understand why underfunded<\/span><\/span>\u00a0educators grasp at all opportunities. The STEM morph into STEAM also makes sense according to this same logic. I see no more connection here than with any other content area so I understand the connections using the same rationale.<\/p>\n

I have found one personal example. There is at least a superficial connection between my background as a biologist and my interest in photography. Of course, I see the educational opportunities in capturing and using images in many content areas, but my example of the day involves biology.<\/p>\n

I have lived in areas of the country that make Fall a great season. Interesting things happen. It is a comfortable and rewarding time to be outside and to see what you can see.<\/p>\n

The leaves are beginning to turn in<\/span><\/span> the north of Wisconsin and anyone with a camera can capture great images.<\/p>\n

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The opportunities are everywhere, but my favorite shots tend to incorporate water.<\/p>\n

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What about the science? There are many classroom activities tied to the changing color of leaves.<\/p>\n

Wisconsin information about tree color<\/a><\/p>\n

Information and student activities<\/a><\/p>\n

Minnesota leaf color information<\/a><\/p>\n

Additional personal pictures from the same Flickr set<\/a><\/p>\n

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I understand the motivation of educators in different content areas to get in on STEM. Without endorsing this priority, I understand why underfunded\u00a0educators grasp at all opportunities. The STEM morph into STEAM also makes sense according to this same logic. … Continue reading →<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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