330 likes | 489 Views
Biology in a Bag. Combining Creativity and Critical Thinking. Joseph W Dolan, PhD DBA Education Services, 2013. What is Biology in a Bag?. Decorated brown paper bag 5 props related to the topic Note card explaining the props Class presentation. Snake...............................
E N D
Biology in a Bag Combining Creativity and Critical Thinking Joseph W Dolan, PhD DBA Education Services, 2013
What is Biology in a Bag? • Decorated brown paper bag • 5 props related to the topic • Note card explaining the props • Class presentation • Snake............................... • Duck................................... • Flowers....................... • Bee................................. • Microscope.......................
It's All About Engagement Student
Starting Point For Instruction • You can't make someone learn!!!
Starting Point For Instruction • You can't make someone learn!!! • You can create an environment and opportunities for self-teaching
Starting Point For Instruction • You can't make someone learn!!! • You can create an environment and opportunities for self-teaching • 80% are visual learners
Starting Point For Instruction • You can't make someone learn!!! • You can create an environment and opportunities for self-teaching • 80% are visual learners
Starting Point For Instruction • You can't make someone learn!!! • You can create an environment and opportunities for self-teaching • 80% are visual learners • 15% are tactile learners
Biology in a Bag is Silly • Third grade arts and craft activity
Biology in a Bag is Silly • Third grade arts and craft activity • My original source • High school health science teacher
Biology in a Bag is Silly • Third grade arts and craft activity • My original source • High school health science teacher • And the students love it and learnsomething!
Biology in a Bag is Silly • Third grade arts and craft activity • My original source • High school health science teacher • My students • College biology majors • College pre-nursing majors
Biology in a Bag is Silly • Third grade arts and craft activity • My original source • High school health science teacher • My students • College biology majors • College pre-nursing majors • And the students love it and learnsomething!
Biology in a Bag is Silly • Third grade arts and craft activity • My original source • High school health science teacher • My students • College biology majors • College pre-nursing majors • You're never too old for Crayons!
The Bag is a Mnemonic Device • The ABC Song • Field sobriety tests
The Bag is a Mnemonic Device • The ABC Song • Field sobriety tests • Wakko's State Capitols • Spielberg's Animanics
The Bag is a Mnemonic Device • The ABC Song • Field sobriety tests • Wakko's State Capitols • Spielberg's Animanics • A Puma Roars • Virus replication
Student Examples • Yogurt
Student Examples • Bread
Student Examples • Botox
Applications • Core content
Applications • Core content • Ancillary, nonessential content
Applications • Core content • Ancillary, nonessential content • Introductory activity
Applications • Core content • Ancillary, nonessential content • Introductory activity • Capstone activity
Execution • Long term • Overnight • In class
Your Task • Pick a body part or biological function • Design the decoration for your bag • Select 5 props that convey significant information about the topic • Present your concept to the group
Critical Thinking Benefits • Team work • Information gathering • Information triage • Creativity • Adaptability • Presentation