Sequence: POE-Hammer and Feather

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Sequence: POE-Hammer and Feather
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This is an example of the eTeaching strategy "Predict-Observe-Explain" using an example about gravity showing a hammer and a feather being dropped on the moon.

Further information about this approach is contained in the book "Practical eTeaching Strategies for Predict-Observe-Explain, Problem-Based Learning and Role Plays" by James Dalziel. See the "Books" section of www.lamsinternational.com for details.

Keywords: eTeaching strategy, Predict Observe Explain, Science, Gravity, Moon

Subject: Science

Audience: Secondary school

Run time: 15min-1hour

Delivery Mode: Online or Hybrid Online/Face to face

Resources: None

Outline of Activities:

Overview

Step 1 [Text page]: Introduction
Step 2 [Text page]: Description of topic for POE (e.g., describe experiment, show first half of video, etc)

Phase 1 – Predict

Step 3 [Voting]: Prediction – vote on one of several possible predictions
Step 4 [Voting]: Commitment – vote on level of confidence
Step 5 [Q&A]: Reason – describe prediction and reason for this prediction (answers shared with peers)

Phase 2 – Observation

Step 6 [Text page]: Students observe outcome (e.g., video) and record observations in private notebook

Phase 3 – Explain

Step 7 [Forum]: Student post messages to a discussion forum to explain their observations, and any differences to their prediction. They also try to explain the underlying reasons for their observations, and debate ideas with their peers. The teacher may provide additional resources or forum comments.

This sequence is adapted from earlier work by Matthew Kearney - thanks for his suport for this version.
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Language: English

LAMS Version: 3.0.2

License: Attribution-Noncommercial-ShareAlike

Support Files: No files

Sharing with: Everyone in Public

Status: Active

Average Rating: (5). Based on 2 reviews.

Number of downloads: 55 times

Number of previews: 204 times

Authored By: James Dalziel

Date: 05 December 2010 06:58 PM

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Sequence:	POE-Hammer and Feather Preview \| Open LessonLAMS \| Download
Description:	This is an example of the eTeaching strategy "Predict-Observe-Explain" using an example about gravity showing a hammer and a feather being dropped on the moon. Further information about this approach is contained in the book "Practical eTeaching Strategies for Predict-Observe-Explain, Problem-Based Learning and Role Plays" by James Dalziel. See the "Books" section of www.lamsinternational.com for details. Keywords: eTeaching strategy, Predict Observe Explain, Science, Gravity, Moon Subject: Science Audience: Secondary school Run time: 15min-1hour Delivery Mode: Online or Hybrid Online/Face to face Resources: None Outline of Activities: Overview Step 1 [Text page]: Introduction Step 2 [Text page]: Description of topic for POE (e.g., describe experiment, show first half of video, etc) Phase 1 – Predict Step 3 [Voting]: Prediction – vote on one of several possible predictions Step 4 [Voting]: Commitment – vote on level of confidence Step 5 [Q&A]: Reason – describe prediction and reason for this prediction (answers shared with peers) Phase 2 – Observation Step 6 [Text page]: Students observe outcome (e.g., video) and record observations in private notebook Phase 3 – Explain Step 7 [Forum]: Student post messages to a discussion forum to explain their observations, and any differences to their prediction. They also try to explain the underlying reasons for their observations, and debate ideas with their peers. The teacher may provide additional resources or forum comments. This sequence is adapted from earlier work by Matthew Kearney - thanks for his suport for this version.
Author view:
Audience:
Subjects:
Language:	English
LAMS Version:	3.0.2
License:	Attribution-Noncommercial-ShareAlike
Support Files:	No files
Sharing with:	Everyone in Public
Status:	Active
Average Rating:	(5). Based on 2 reviews.
Number of downloads:	55 times
Number of previews:	204 times
Authored By:	James Dalziel
Date:	05 December 2010 06:58 PM
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