Student Work
Student Work
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I asked students to draw a model for what they initially believed causes the sea levels to rise. Their answers included information from their prior knowledge, preliminary discussions, and introductory videos on the topic. Many students claimed rain, pollution, and ice melting to be the reason for rising sea levels. Above are examples from three student volunteers. I combined the recurring themes into one cohesive class model, as shown below.
Above is what we called a "Driving Questions Board." Using student suggestions with teacher guidance, we created an energy transfer model for what they predicted causes the sea level to rise. On top of the model are notes with questions that students would need answered to better understand polar ice melt. We used these questions to dictate future lessons.
In a twist on a Jig-Saw activity, students were split into small groups. They rotated through three stations around the room where they read a short article and then answered the questions shown above. Collaboratively, students analyzed data and information to help determine what could be the leading factors of polar ice melt.
Example Lessons
Example Lessons
During this class period, I showed students the many things that one can do with dry ice. The lesson concerned carbon dioxide, so I wanted to give the students something that would get them interested in science and the fun phenomena that it yields. Skip to 24:27 to watch the demo.
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