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Active Learning Strategies in theBiology Classroom

DJ WestSr. National Science [email protected]://science-

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October 22-24, 2010

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Greatest Challenge

One of the major problemsSummary of Active LearningStrategies Inquiry Activities

Presentation Strategies

Reading Strategies

Conceptualization

Writing Strategies

Technology Connections

Connections to the RealWorld

Modeling

Active Assessment


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Inquiry StrategiesLabs, Labs, Labs

Launch Labs

Mini Labs

Full Labs

Data Analysis

Virtual Labs

Stations

Lab Practicals

Labs:An Integral Part Of The Lesson Labs are not separate from the lesson.

Incorporate labs at the point oflearning.

Use labs constantly.

Analyze the data.

Incorporate the data and conclusions ofthe labs into the subsequent learning

Have students design their ownexperiments

Follow-up on Labs

Check forunderstanding onthe lab.

Give a lab quiz. Letstudents use theirlab papers.

Ask top-downquestions.

EXAMPLE1 . Analyze your data by constructing a graph.

(What is the best way to graph your data?)2. What are some possible sources of

unavoidable error in your design?3. Why were they present?4. How did your manipulation of the independent

variable affect the results?5. Connect the concepts and results to at least

two things in your daily life and explain theconnection.

Presentation Tools Tech to Try: Presentation Tools

There are

some cautions

to be aware ofwhen using

presentation

software.


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Presentation Tools - Hyperlinks

Method One: Insert Hyperlink

Method Two: Go to AutoShapes and Insert an

Action Button. It will allow you to insert a

Hyperlink

Presentation Tools SWF files

www.teachersdomain.org

Videos (Downloadable and Streaming)

Activities

Lesson Plans

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Videos (Downloadable and Streaming)

Activities

Lesson Plans

Active Reading / Note TakingStrategies KWL Word Splash

Anticipation Guides Combination Notes Cornell Notes

Active Reading Strategiescreate anticipation forreading selections andreflection on what studentshave read.


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KWL Know Want to Know-LearnedHave students read a section of the text

or a related article and have themanswer the following questions:

What is something I Already Knew?

What is something I Want to Know?

What is something I Learned?

KWL Know Want to Know-LearnedKNOW WANT TO KNOW LEARNED

Word Splash

A word splash is a collection of keywords or concepts chosen from apassage or chapter that students areabout to read. This strategy givesstudents a chance to relate the newwords or concepts to the main topic ofthe reading.

Word Splash Your Turn

Before you read Article #1, pick three of thefollowing words and write down how you think thethree words relate to each other in the article.

Long

Period 3gene

Truck Driver

Anticipation Guide

In a an anticipation guide activity, you predict

the answers to a series of statements before

you read a selection. After reading you goback and see how accurate your prior

knowledge was.

1. This is a great pre-read strategy.

2. It deals strongly with misconceptions.

Anticipation Guide


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Combination NotesCombination notes are particularly useful for

students who learn well through visuals. By adding asketch to an informal outline, students draw a pictureto help them understand and recall information.

Combination Notes

Additional Formats:

Column One Column Two

Major Points Minor Points

Outline Examples

General Detail

Cornell Notes

In the right handcolumn of the chart,write an outline of thesection.

After writing theoutline, list key wordsfrom the section in theleft hand column.

At the bottom of thepage, write a summaryof the outline.

Key Words: Outline:

Summary:

Cornell Notes

In the right handcolumn of the chart,write an outline of thesection.

After writing theoutline, list key wordsfrom the section in theleft hand column.

At the bottom of thepage, write a summaryof the outline.

Key Words: Outline:

Summary:

Conceptualization Strategies

Main Idea Webs

Y Diagrams

Sequence Diagrams Concept Maps

Foldables (A Glencoe Exclusive)

Main Idea Web

A main idea web connectsimportant concepts and details.

Students can increase thenumber of boxes to includemore information as needed.


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Main Idea Web

Types of Organic Macromolecules

Carbohydrates / Polysaccharides Proteins

Lipids Nucleic Acids

Your Turn!

Eukaryotic and Prokaryotic cells have key

differences.

Develop a main idea web with the first

sentence above as your main idea and boxes

to show two differences for eukaryotic cells

on the left and two differences for prokaryotic

cells on the right.

Foldables

Foldables are a physically created graphic

organizers that are used to involve students in

an active search and organization of main

ideas of a concept or concepts.

They come in a variety of shapes and sizes and

have been shown in research to engage

students in science concepts and to increase

achievement.

Y Diagrams Sequence Diagrams


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Concept Maps

Four ways that information can clarify a concept

are by

explaining a process

identifying effects

providing examples

dividing a concept into parts

Concept Maps

Writing Strategies


RAFT Summary

Content Frames

Analogies

Position Papers


Think and write down what you know or havelearned about a particular topic.

After you have written down your thoughts and thefacilitator have given the signal, pair with anotherperson with another person and share your thoughtson the topic.

When the facilitator gives the signal, pair withanother pair and do the same.

As a foursome, come up with a summary list of yourthoughts.

RAFT Summary

The goal of thisstrategy is to havestudents think about

their perspective onthe topic and theiraudience. See thefollowing examples.

RAFT Summary Your Turn

Role Newspaper

Reporter

Audience NewspaperReaders

Format Obituary

Topic CFCs

Role Family

Member

Audience Passer bys

Format Epitaph

Topic Charles

Darwin

or


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Content Frames: Chemical Bonds

Bond Type Nature of Bond Example Relative

strengthcompared to

other types of

bonds

Ionic Bonds

Covalent Bonds

Hydrogen Bonds

Content Frames: Organic MoleculesGroup Atomic

Elements

Monomer/Base

Unit

Sub Groups Des cription Functions Examples

Carbohydrates Monosaccharide/Simple Sugar

Disaccharide/Compound Sugar

Polysaccharide

Lipids Unsaturated Fats

Saturated Fats

Steroids

Proteins No subgroup

Nucleic Acids DNA

RNA

Analogies

An analogy is an extended comparison between two

subjects. It is often used to help explain unfamiliar

concepts, theories, and words by comparing them to

more familiar ones.

For example, one can compare Earths layers to the

layers of a hard-boiled egg. After students gain

experience in using analogies, ask them to list

another process, concept, or theory and think of their

own analogies.

EXAMPLE

Suppose that photosynthesis or cellularrespiration takes place in a factory. You area tour guide at the factory, explaining eachstep of the process to a group of visitors.Using analogies, describe what happens ateach step or in each section of the factory.Be sure to include important details of theprocess you select.

Position Papers

Position papers allow the students to do

research on a controversial or debatable topic

and then write their position on the topicbased on their research and on their personal

opinions.

Guidelines should be given along with rubrics

so students have a clear idea of the teachers

expectations.

Position Papers: Examples

Stem Cell Research

Global Warming

Deforestation

Genetic Engineering

of Food Sources

Intelligent Design as

Science


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Technology Strategies

Virtual Labs

Creating Websites

Classroom Blogs

Online Partnerships

Interactive Websites

Virtual Labs

Virtual Labs do not replace hands-on

experiences but a valuable tools for thefollowing:

1. To engage students

2. To allow students to experience lab situationsthat are too dangerous for the classroom orimpractical because of equipment.

3. To allow students enrichment experiences.

4. To make up a missed classroom lab.

Virtual Labs Classroom Blogs

A Blog is a web log that allows topics to be

posted and commented upon.

A good site to try for your first classroom blog is

www.blogspot.com

http://science-teachers.blogspot.com


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Connecting Science to the Real World

News Links

Case Studies

Community and

Education Projects

Webquests

News Links

There are a variety of sources for current

updates on science in the news. Many ofthese feature short articles on the topics weare teaching on in our classrooms. Thesekeep our teaching relevant and often engagestudents. RSS feeds are available to updateyou. Cooperative learning strategies andactive reading strategies should be used withcurrent news.

News Links

Science News Links

ScienceDailyhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/ index.htm

CNN Science & Space News http://www.cnn.com/ TECH/ space/

ScienCentral News http://www.sciencentral.com

National Geographic News http://news.nationalgeographic.com/

Science Daily

Case Studies

These are problem based learning exercises. They

have been used for years in some disciplines like

medicine and law, but have been shown in

research to have a definite impact on learning

science. For further information go to The

National Center for Case Study Teaching in

Science

http://ublib.buffalo.edu/libraries/projects/cases/case.html

Case Studies: Example

Cloning Man's Best FriendThe Cleaver family of television fame faces adilemmawhether or not to clone their recentlydeceased dog Spot. Written for a high schoolintroductory biology class, the case providesstudents with an opportunity to discuss animalcloning and its ethical implications. Students role-play the viewpoints of the father and mother, Jackand Grace Cleaver, and their son Ralphy as well asthe dog Spot and debate the various positions oncloning. Eric Przykuta, Lancaster Middle School

National Center for Case Study Teaching in Science: http://ublib.buffalo.edu/libraries/projects/cases/case.html


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Community and Education Projects

These are hands on projects that students

choose to get involved in or that you set up as

a full class activity. Contact your local

Department of Natural Resources,

Community Government Office, University

Science Department, and Local Corporations.

Community and EducationProjects

Examples:

Rouge Rescue

Modeling

Small Scale

Large Scale

Small Scale Modeling

Large Scale Modeling

Have students actually role play concepts.

Examples:

DNA Replication, RNA Transcription

Predator/Prey Relationships

Active Assessment

Quick Check Card Responses

Quick Check Other Forms

Quick Check - CRS


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Quick Checks Card Responses1. Protein synthesis occurs at the Golgi Complex.

2. Mitosis is the cell division that produces two identicaldaughter cells.

3. Global Warming is a figment of the imagination and AlGore.

4. Biology is the Science of the 21st Century.

5. Gymnosperms include evergreens and liverworts.

6. Competition in generally occurs within an individualpopulation.

7. Glencoe Science Rocks.

8. Enough Already.

Summary of Active LearningStrategies Inquiry Activities

Presentation Strategies Reading Strategies

Conceptualization

Writing Strategies

Technology Connections

Connections to the RealWorld

Modeling

Active Assessment

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