26. BROWN-BAG-IT! (Discussion, Writing)
Description: This protocol offers a fun and unusual way to get students thinking about a topic.
Application: The brown-bag-it activity is a great way to introduce, present, or review a concept.
Process: Assign each student a topic; all may share the same topic, or individual ones may be given. Supply one brown lunch bag per student and instruct each student to fill his bag with items that explain or describe and/or relate to the topic. Determine a minimum and maximum number of items that can be placed in the bag. As homework, direct students to place items in bag and complete a graphic organizer, listing items and a brief explanation of the item’s relationship to the topic. The next day in class, organize students into groups of three or four in order to share and “defend” their item choices. Collect graphic organizers. Model activity by having a sample bag filled with objects from a previously studied topic.
Description: This protocol offers a fun and unusual way to get students thinking about a topic.
Application: The brown-bag-it activity is a great way to introduce, present, or review a concept.
Process: Assign each student a topic; all may share the same topic, or individual ones may be given. Supply one brown lunch bag per student and instruct each student to fill his bag with items that explain or describe and/or relate to the topic. Determine a minimum and maximum number of items that can be placed in the bag. As homework, direct students to place items in bag and complete a graphic organizer, listing items and a brief explanation of the item’s relationship to the topic. The next day in class, organize students into groups of three or four in order to share and “defend” their item choices. Collect graphic organizers. Model activity by having a sample bag filled with objects from a previously studied topic.
Reference and/or for more information:
26. Brown-Bag-It!
http://www.proteacher.org/a/21914_Brown+Bag+Activity.html
26. Brown-Bag-It!
http://www.proteacher.org/a/21914_Brown+Bag+Activity.html