Modeling Method of Inquiry Presentation Guidelines

(this is a non-scored presentation; participation grade only)

Goals:

As a result of this presentation, student teachers will:

• Learn about Modeling Method of Instruction teaching resources
• Develop presentation skills
• Demonstrate the ability to develop and use a PowerPoint presentation.

Guidelines:

1. Visit the Modeling Method web site at Arizona State University. Go to the following URL to select a unit to describe in the next class. http://modeling.asu.edu/participants/participant.html
   
   
2. Click on the link “Participants resources” which will lead you to a password-protected folder containing updated curriculum materials accessible by Modeling Workshop participants. You will need the following “Name” (see me) and “Password” (see me). Here you will find materials available in Microsoft Word and pdf formats. They include the following GROUPS of information:
   
   
   • the complete Mechanics curriculum
   • mechanics for a 9th grade physics course (2 versions)
   • materials for the 2nd semester portion of a high school physics course; these include
   • models of light
   • mechanical waves and sound
   • microscopic model of E&M
   • Modeling-modified CASTLE curriculum
   • AP physics units
   • materials for one semester of an 8th-9th grade physical science course
   • materials for a year of modeling in chemistry. (updated frequently)
   • 2nd draft materials for modeling in earth science (Aug 2006)
   • Special Relativity: a 2-week unit
   • math courses modeling activities
     
     
3. Select ONE UNIT from within ONE GROUP, download that unit’s files, and thoroughly study the materials.
   
   
4. Develop a brief PowerPoint presentation using a PowerPoint template (PPT version) that will deal with one unit of Modeling Method of Instruction teaching resources. Please observe the following requirements:
   
   
   • Student may add to but not delete any pages of the PowerPoint template.
   • The total number of pages in the student's PowerPoint presentation should not exceed 8 slides or "pages" total.
   • Students may apply various page layouts, colors, styles, etc. to beautify the presentation but are not required to do so.
     
     
5. Students will use their PowerPoint presentation (based upon the template and guidelines) to deliver a talk to other PHY 310 students.
   
   
6. The length of the student talk must not exceed 10 minutes in length, including questions and answers.
   
   
7. You will deliver your presentation next to your class peers using your PowerPoint presentation. Please email me your  PowerPoint presentation at least 3 hours before the next class. They will be gathered together and placed on the computer we use for class so we can move quickly from presentation to presentation.

Contact the course instructor if you have any questions.