Content Symposium Lesson

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Content Symposium Lesson

• Physical Science
• Matter

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I. Objective, activities, assessments.

• A. Objectives
• 1. Explain the relationship between matter,
  atoms, and elements.
• 2. Distinguish between elements and compounds.
• 3. Interpret and write some chemical formulas.
• 4. Categorize materials as pure substances or
  mixtures.

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• B. Activities
• 1. Notes in OneNote
• 2. End of section review do answers in Journal
  and email via WebCT
• 3. Lab that goes with the chapter - Use Vernier
  probe equipment.
• 4. Demo of different mixtures student can make
  observations.
• 5. Build vocabulary with flash cards.
• 6. Web Quests and Internet activities.

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• C. Assessment
• 1. End of section quiz on WebCT
• 2. Lab will be graded.
• 3. End of the chapter test on WebCT.
• 4. Discussion participation on WebCT about
  Vitamins.

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1. Tools

• A. Inspiration
• B. Info CD
• C. Internet
• D. Vernier Probes

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2. Communication

• A. Students will use WebCT to find their
  assignments.
• B. WebCT
• C. Students will also submit their some of their
  homework via WebCT.

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3. Student Engagement

• A. During the lesson presentation, I will expect
  my students to be taking note with their TabletPC
  using either Journal or Onenote.

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4. Evaluation and Return

• A. At this point I am not expecting to receive
  and grade every assignment through WebCT, but for
  the assignments I decide to post on WebCT, I will
  grade using digital ink, and return to the
  student through WebCT.

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5. Classroom Management

• A. Lid will be down when I am trying to explain
  procedures not related to the computer and
  anytime we are not using them.
• B. Problems
• Games
• Power
• Computer Literacy (can they all type?)
• C. Make the punishment uncomfortable!
• Possibly revoke the use of the computer.