Discussion+Leader+Instructions


 * Format for WIKI Entries - this is UPDATED information from the original assignment sheet **

__ Chapters from Part One of Textbook: Methods for Teaching Elementary School Science - Chapters 1-8 __


 * You will be given two sections for which to provide a brief summary.
 * Your brief summary should include __5 main bulleted ideas__.
 * Within your sections if there are recommendations to //“Google”// something – do that when possible and include a brief synopsis - __one paragraph__ - of what you find. These are often referred to as //“Web Discussions” or “Teaching Tips”// in the textbook. If there are more than one of these options in your section you only need to do one.
 * Conclude with __one discussion question__ that you will use to interact with the class. This question can be a question you find directly within the text or one that you make up on your own.
 * You can provide your information directly within the WIKI page or link as a word document or pdf file.

// Prior to leading the discussion from the WIKI from Part One, groups will have the opportunity to discuss their graphic organizers as a group and with the class. When you lead the discussion if we have already discussed some of the major points in your summary then you can skip those. Your entire discussion for both sections should take no more than 5 minutes. //

__ Chapters from Part Two of Textbook: Inquiry Units __ 4 different people will be completing each of these pages. See the format provided on the Physical Science - Electrical Energy page.


 * Include a brief description of content include within section. Can include a bulleted list of main headings and a few details for each.
 * Include a listing of TN State Standards that apply by grade level, K-6. GLE & Checks for Understanding for K-2; GLE and Performance Indicators for grades 3-6. Some of these may overlap for each section. Do not list them more than once.
 * Each person should locate at least 1 website for teaching the content in your section. Include a link and a brief annotation about the website on the WIKI
 * Each person should locate at least 1 exemplary lesson plan for teaching within this content area. Include a link and a brief annotation about the lesson on the WIKI
 * Locate at least 3 videos for your topic using Mixpod – [|www.mixpod.com]. These can be videos designed to teach you as a teacher or videos to use with students. Embed your Mixpod on the WIKI page. It may be best to designate one person to complete this task.

//Prior to leading the discussion from the WIKI from Part One, the inquiry lessons will be conducted. When you lead the discussion, discuss only major points that were not stressed as part of the inquiry lessons. Depending upon the remaining time, you will have the opportunity to show what is available on the websites, lesson plans, and videos.//

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