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Problem Based Learning in the Middle School

Problem Based Learning in the Middle School. 1. Orchestrated immersion 2. Relaxed alertness 3. Active processing. The three instructional techniques associated with brain-based learning:. Goals for PBL in the Middle School. Raise test scores Meet QCC objectives

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Problem Based Learning in the Middle School

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  1. Problem Based Learning in the Middle School 1. Orchestrated immersion 2. Relaxed alertness 3. Active processing The three instructional techniques associated with brain-based learning:

  2. Goals for PBL in the Middle School • Raise test scores • Meet QCC objectives • Cooperative learning • Apply principles of problem solving in their own lives • Metacognition • Create interest in science careers

  3. Listen Brainstorm Communicate Predict Infer Analyze Assess Hypothesize Collaborate Skills acquired through PBL

  4. Modifications for students with special needs: • Break work into short segments • Present cases orally and written • Analyze cases for assumptions of prior knowledge • Give worksheets and specifics when researching topics • Provide websites for research on their level • Galileo: Juniorquest, Searchasaurous, Kidsclick

  5. AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY Invertebrates Vertebrates Cellular processes Heredity Genetics Health Human Body Systems Plants Ecology Year Plan: Major Units Life Science Cells Simple organisms Taxonomy

  6. Life Science, Cells , Simple Organisms, Taxonomy AUGUST SEPTEMBER Save the Pond: 6-7 days over several weeks Begin Composting • Chicken wire • Metal posts • Worm bins • Dissecting scopes • Bioquest software • Water testing kits • Mosquito repellant

  7. Invertebrates, Vertebrates, Cellular Processes OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER Tybee Island Photojournalism Project Skin Cancer Case Water Works • Emory Cancer Website • Microscopes • Disposable cameras • Photo processing

  8. Cases: Heredity and Genetics JANUARY (Small case on genetics) Sickle Cell Case: 6 day case

  9. FEBRUARY MARCH Sickle Cell Case: continuing from Heredity/ Genetics Heart Attack Case: 6 days Cases: Health and Human Body Systems

  10. Cases: Plants & Ecology APRIL MAY Garden: build, tend, study (multiple cases) Medicinal Plant Mystery (3-day case) PCB molecule story (cross-disciplinary case) • dissecting microscopes • tools, hose, seeds • dissecting microscopes

  11. SAVE THE POND

  12. Group introductions • Safety rules • Intro to problem Scene 1 Scene 2 Pond assessment lab Scene 3 • Create pond proposal • Create pond strategy • Begin rebuilding pond SAVE THE POND: THE CASE

  13. SAVE THE POND:ASSESSMENT POND PROPOSAL: • Colored sketch of what new pond will look like and general written description • How will you address the following problems (include problems generated during observation and measurement lab) • List of organisms you need, cost of each organism, how many of each organism, and why you chose the type and number of organisms that you did. • Other supplies needed and pricing • Strategic plan – Detailed steps for restoring the pond • Plan for maintaining the pond throughout the year and during the summer

  14. SAVE THE POND:LEARNING OBJECTIVES CONTENT SPECIFIC • Establish basic safety rules for science • Measure depth, width, length, volume, area, circumference, temperature, pH using proper techniques and tools • Properly identify and convert units of measurements in the metric system • Identify the characteristics of living things and the requirements for life • Classify the living and nonliving things in and around the pond and further classify the living things by kingdom • Define producer, consumer, and decomposer and correctly identify examples of each in the pond. • Identify and apply the steps of the scientific method • Understand function of and identify parts of a microscope; correctly use a microscope

  15. SAVE THE POND:LEARNING OBJECTIVES STUDENT SPECIFIC • Establish class and lab rules • Introduce PBL format • Become familiarized with and comfortable in a student driven situation • Formulate working groups • Develop group dynamics • Collaborate • Independent research • Present research information • Identify, locate, and use appropriate reference materials

  16. Dissecting Scopes Water testing kits Mosquito repellant Bioquest Pond Simulation Software (need to download onto computers) Computer projector Hose, watering cans Posts & chicken wire Rakes, leaf & rock Shovels, clippers Peat pots, potting soil Soil testing kit Seeds, plant food RESOURCE LIST

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