Standard+C3

=Standard C3 - Engaging students in enjoying literature and learning information skills.=

I met with all sections of Lab Science 9, showing them various online science resources, such as eLibrary, Gizmos, Science Resource Center, WebPath Express and BrainPop. Jim Happer's classes were the last sections I saw. I was bored of my usual demonstration method and I had just facilitated a Microlabs CFG protocal, so I decided to try it with his classes. I met with Danka and we decided that the Group Brainstorm CFG protocol would work even better and we planned it out. Here's how it went:
 * Benchmarks:**
 * 1) **Students are engaged in enjoying literature and in learning information skills because of effective design of activities, grouping strategies, and appropriate materials.**

1. The glass was divided into 4 groups. 2. Each group was assigned 1 online resource. The resources were Gizmos, BrainPop, Science Resource Center, eLibrary. 3. Each group explored the resource for 8-10 minutes. I gave them a brief questionnaire to answer about their resource. 4. Each group got a large piece of paper and had to write a brief description of their resource. 5. The papers were rotated and the next group had to read the description and then write how the resource could be used. For example, to study for a test, for research, to practice a skill, etc. 6. The papers rotated until they returned to the original group. 7. Each group then presented their resource to the class. The resource was projected and they could show examples, etc. 8. Each student had to add 1 of the resources to their science wiki.

The activity was very hands-on, moved quickly and was more engaging than my normal delivery. I think it was a more authentic experience for the kids. It was definitely more enjoyable.