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Biology in a Bag

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...............................

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Biology in a Bag

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  1. Biology in a Bag Combining Creativity and Critical Thinking Joseph W Dolan, PhD DBA Education Services, 2013

  2. 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.......................

  3. It's All About Engagement Student

  4. Starting Point For Instruction • You can't make someone learn!!!

  5. Starting Point For Instruction • You can't make someone learn!!! • You can create an environment and opportunities for self-teaching

  6. Starting Point For Instruction • You can't make someone learn!!! • You can create an environment and opportunities for self-teaching • 80% are visual learners

  7. Starting Point For Instruction • You can't make someone learn!!! • You can create an environment and opportunities for self-teaching • 80% are visual learners

  8. 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

  9. Biology in a Bag is Silly • Third grade arts and craft activity

  10. Biology in a Bag is Silly • Third grade arts and craft activity • My original source • High school health science teacher

  11. 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!

  12. 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

  13. 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!

  14. 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!

  15. The Bag is a Mnemonic Device • The ABC Song • Field sobriety tests

  16. The Bag is a Mnemonic Device • The ABC Song • Field sobriety tests • Wakko's State Capitols • Spielberg's Animanics

  17. The Bag is a Mnemonic Device • The ABC Song • Field sobriety tests • Wakko's State Capitols • Spielberg's Animanics • A Puma Roars • Virus replication

  18. Example Bag: Louis Pasteur

  19. Example Bag: Louis Pasteur

  20. Example Bag: Louis Pasteur

  21. Example Bag: Louis Pasteur

  22. Example Bag: Louis Pasteur

  23. Example Bag: Louis Pasteur

  24. Student Examples • Yogurt

  25. Student Examples • Bread

  26. Student Examples • Botox

  27. Applications • Core content

  28. Applications • Core content • Ancillary, nonessential content

  29. Applications • Core content • Ancillary, nonessential content • Introductory activity

  30. Applications • Core content • Ancillary, nonessential content • Introductory activity • Capstone activity

  31. Execution • Long term • Overnight • In class

  32. 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

  33. Critical Thinking Benefits • Team work • Information gathering • Information triage • Creativity • Adaptability • Presentation

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