When thinking about the constructivism learning theory, I had a couple things pop into my mind. One of them was a specific lesson that I used in fourth grade that tied in with Dr. Suess' book Bartholomew and the Oobleck. Students had to experiment and interact with the Oobleck and figure out the properties. It was a really great experiment and way to use the scientific process.
The other idea that came about was the idea of field trips. You can tell a student all about a place, object, painting, etc., but nothing comes close to getting to experience it yourself. Here is an article from the Smithsonian Magazine.
Field Trip!
Great connections, Bethany. I agree that field trips are a great example of constructivist teaching.
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