Chemicals on trailGRADE 8 INTERDISCIPLINARY UNIT

OverviewChemicals on trial IDU

Language and Literature Science

OverviewChemicals on trial IDU

RolesProsecution attorney

Defense attorney

Prosecution witness

Defense witness

Support materials

Process1

• Learn about the “chemicals on trial” IDU

2• Select chemicals and form groups

3• Research chemical

Process4

•Script writing and editing

5•Cross examination preparation

6•Courtroom drama

ExpectationsResearch notes (16th March)Scripted sections (1st draft 24th March and final version 6th April)Performance (14th April)Reflection (18th April)

Questions

IDU AssessmentCriteria Highest expectationsA: Disciplinary grounding

• Describes the implications of the use of science to solve a problem• Makes effective use of verbal and non-verbal presentation

techniquesB: Synthesizing • Create court case and character that thoroughly and consistently

synthesize: i) knowledge of science ii) role of characterC: Communicating • The character make a strong impact on the jury

• Relevant sources are identified and in-text referenced using MLA format

D: Reflecting • Reflects on bot strengths and weaknesses of themselves• Identifies strengths and limitations of the IDU

Questions

Selection process 1. Identify groups of 4 (Note you will actually be working in opposing pairs) 2. Select a chemical to put on trial (you may want to have a spare option as it is first come, first serve) 3. Allocate the roles i) prosecution attorney, ii) prosecution witness, iii) defense attorney, iv) defense witness