32. LUCK OF THE DIE! SCIENTIFIC PROCESSES (Writing, Discussion)
Description: The roll of the die determines a student's contribution to understanding the scientific process.
Application: Use this protocol when many facets of a process can be explored.
Process: Form students into groups of six. Supply one die per group (or let the roll of a single die affect all groups) for this activity. Have a selected topic ready. Explain to students the parameters of the activity: Roll a die and the number that comes up determines the student’s individual writing prompt:
Roll a 1: Draw it (no words).
Roll a 2: Connect the process to your own life (be specific).
Roll a 3: Explain the process by paraphrasing.
Roll a 4: Justify the process with supporting evidence.
Roll a 5: Compare the process to three other things (science or otherwise)
Roll a 6: Contrast the process with three other things (science or otherwise)
Once students have completed their tasks, direct them to find the students who also completed the same task. Prompt the new groups to share and consider each other's work and select one piece to be presented to the whole class.
Description: The roll of the die determines a student's contribution to understanding the scientific process.
Application: Use this protocol when many facets of a process can be explored.
Process: Form students into groups of six. Supply one die per group (or let the roll of a single die affect all groups) for this activity. Have a selected topic ready. Explain to students the parameters of the activity: Roll a die and the number that comes up determines the student’s individual writing prompt:
Roll a 1: Draw it (no words).
Roll a 2: Connect the process to your own life (be specific).
Roll a 3: Explain the process by paraphrasing.
Roll a 4: Justify the process with supporting evidence.
Roll a 5: Compare the process to three other things (science or otherwise)
Roll a 6: Contrast the process with three other things (science or otherwise)
Once students have completed their tasks, direct them to find the students who also completed the same task. Prompt the new groups to share and consider each other's work and select one piece to be presented to the whole class.
Reference and/or for more information:
32. Luck of the Die! Scientific Processes
O’Connell, K. (2014). Luck…Scientific Processes. Cross Creek Early College.
32. Luck of the Die! Scientific Processes
O’Connell, K. (2014). Luck…Scientific Processes. Cross Creek Early College.
