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Assignment:
Junior High Inquiry Demo
Sample
Demos
Resources to Help You
Instructions
Select one concept
from the junior or senior high science curriculum and design an
inquiry demonstration that meets the following set of criteria:
- The demonstration
must address a common student misconception and/or be a discrepant
event where the outcome of the demonstration is unexpected.
- The demonstration
captures the interest of the audience.
- The format
of the demonstration starts with one or two leading questions
that are designed to stimulate thinking. This is followed by the
demonstration and concludes with an explanation that is drawn
out of your audience through questioning.
- A handout
is prepared that fits the handout template provided below.
- You must
demonstrate sufficient background knowledge of the concept and
be prepared to answer questions from your peers.
- The entire
presentation is no longer than 15 minutes (about 10 minutes for
the demo and 5 minutes for questions from your peers).
Hand-Out Template
Title:
Grade:
Science
Concept:
Question(s)
and Answer(s):
Required
Materials:
Description
of the Demonstration: (Diagram(s) may be used to enhance this
section)
Explanation:
Evaluation
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Poor
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Sat.
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V.
Good
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| Effective
Questioning Strategy |
1
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2
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4
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5
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| Performance
of the demonstration(Preparedness and communication) |
1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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| Explanation
of demonstration(Background knowledge and appropriateness for
target audience) |
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4
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5
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Poor
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Sat.
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Good
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| Handout |
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2
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3
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No
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Yes
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Curriculum
Fit
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0
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1
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Cleaned
Up and Returned Equipment
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0
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1
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