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Case Studies For High School: Simulations and the Interrupted Case

Explore the purpose and benefits of using case studies in high school science education. Enhance scientific literacy, critical thinking, and argument analysis through hands-on simulations and interrupted cases. Role plays and discussions delve into complex environmental issues, promoting collaboration and communication skills. Discover how these innovative teaching methods spark curiosity and deeper understanding in students.

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Case Studies For High School: Simulations and the Interrupted Case

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  1. Case Studies For High School: Simulations and the Interrupted Case Jim Serach Aldo Leopold Chair for Distinguished Teaching of Environmental Science and Ethics The Lawrenceville School Lawrenceville, NJ 08648

  2. Special thanks… • Nancy Schiller • Carolyn Wright • Kipp Herreid • The Lawrenceville School • And to all the high school students that have entertained me every day for over 25 years!

  3. WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE EDUCATION?

  4. WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE EDUCATION? • Scientific Literacy • Critical Thinking & Argument Analysis • Scientific Process & Experimental Design • Understanding Uncertainty

  5. WHY DO CASE STUDIES IN HIGH SCHOOL? • Engaging • Something Different • Promotes Critical Thinking • Promotes Listening and Speaking

  6. Types of Cases for High School • Discussion Cases • Interrupted Cases Fever Graph Coot Case Chilies • Role Plays & Simulations Wolf Reintroduction Beijing Conference • Cases as Assessment Sea Otter Mystery

  7. From: Kluger et al. 1975.

  8. Scientific Literacy: Graphs Using only the graph: • What do you know about how this study was done?

  9. Scientific Literacy: Graphs Using only the graph: • What do you know about how this study was done? • What don’t you know about how this study was done?

  10. Scientific Literacy: Graphs Using the graph and the caption: • What else do you know about how this study was done? • What don’t you know about how this study was done?

  11. Scientific Literacy: Graphs Using the graph and the caption: • What else do you know about how this study was done? • What don’t you know about how this study was done? • What do you need to know to understand this experiment?

  12. Scientific Literacy: Graphs • What is the specific question being asked by this study?

  13. Scientific Literacy: Graphs • What is the specific question being asked by this study? AND FINALLY… • What conclusions about the hypothesis being tested are supported by the data on this graph?

  14. Interrupted Case Method • Instructor reveals parts of the story and asks questions • Students discuss and make tentative decisions • “Correct” answers are revealed and discussed – next part revealed

  15. Interrupted Case Method • Ideal for teaching how to read primary literature • Teach and critique experimental design • Useful as pre-reading exercise • Performance-based assessment

  16. Role Plays and Simulations • Most students love them! • Complex problem or issue is presented to the class • Class develops list of roles • Discuss points of view of various stakeholders • Collaborative & Individual Work • Team organizes strategy

  17. Interrupted Case: Why are Chilies Hot? • 2001 paper in Nature by Tewksbury and Nabhan • Evolutionary ecology • Tests the directed deterrence hypothesis • Seed dispersers vs seed predators

  18. Interrupted Case: Why are Chilies Hot? Tewksbury and Nabhan (2001)

  19. Interrupted Case: Why are Chilies Hot? Tewksbury and Nabhan 2001

  20. Role Plays and Simulations • Role and character development • Solid research required – finding sufficient, relevant evidence • Requires empathy, need to see other sides • Grappling with complex issues

  21. Role Plays and Simulations • Argument construction and analysis • Anticipate counterargument • Listening and speaking skills in a public forum, with audience

  22. Role Plays and Simulations • Two Simulations used in A.P. Environmental Science: • Wolf Reintroduction to Northeast • Beijing Conference

  23. QUESTIONS? THANK YOU!! Contact Information: Jim Serach The Lawrenceville School PO Box 6008 Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 jserach@lawrenceville.org

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