Post on 26-Dec-2014
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HOW TO USE DEMONSTRATION IN YOUR CLASSROOM
Melissa Titus
Demonstration Defined
Real or lifelike model of a
skill/procedure.
What demonstration is
Exploding pumpkin demohttp://
www.teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=141747&title=Mrs_Riddel_s_Exploding_Pumpkin
What demonstration is NOT
Teacher: “Class, this is a volcano. See it errupting?”
Class: “No. We can’t see it doing anything.”
Pros
Students see then imitate model Guide a large group to complete taskTeacher lead demo=saferSaves $$$Great for visual learnersDistance learning demos available
Cons
Not hands onStudents have limited viewPacing too fast or too s l o wStudents might miss somethingGuiding observations+performing
demo at same time= OOPS!!
Integration Tips
Video the demo first Document camera=better
visibility
Dangerous materials? Find a virtual
demo
Integration: Distance Learning
Students go on virtual field trip, view demo, ask questions
Monarch Live:
http://monarch.pwnet.org/garden_grants.php
Meet the Medieval Crusader:
http://www.noodletrip.com/viewprovider.php?pid=525
Great place to find trips: www.noodletrip.com
Integration: Student Lead
Picsforlearning.com
Student demos website/computer programStudent demos correct behavior for classStudent demos steps they took to solve problem
Integration: Whole group
Observing applesUse document camera to show appleDiscuss size, shape, color, textureCut apple in 1/2 to show seedsZoom in on seeds, count them Record observations in journal
More Integration
Virtual demos: www.teachertube.com
Science demos & lessons: http://serc.carleton.edu/introgeo/demonstrations/examples.html
Try a demo today!
Keep it engaging
Keep it relevant
Plan ahead