Focus on the Process
Explicit application of course materials and presentations are visible and appropriate.
As this unit was developed, we have pulled from the pool of resources and example activities. We have chosen to incorporate an activity like the “Nanometer Activity” to introduce the concept of dimensional analysis.
As the topic of nanoscience is introduced, we can also use the KWL chart process to brainstorm and gather the information the students know and identify the areas they need to research. This can be updated as the students work through the unit.
Based on the gallery walk we experienced, we have chosen to incorporate a gallery walk activity for students. After students have started to formulate the vision for their device, we can use the gallery walk to allow students to gain a new perspective and fresh avenues for investigation for their own devices.
Prensky (2010) was very influential in helping us develop our driving question. We strived to make our driving question relevant, address our standards (math and nano), and be ill-phrased and vague enough to allow for multiple solutions.
As this unit was developed, we have pulled from the pool of resources and example activities. We have chosen to incorporate an activity like the “Nanometer Activity” to introduce the concept of dimensional analysis.
As the topic of nanoscience is introduced, we can also use the KWL chart process to brainstorm and gather the information the students know and identify the areas they need to research. This can be updated as the students work through the unit.
Based on the gallery walk we experienced, we have chosen to incorporate a gallery walk activity for students. After students have started to formulate the vision for their device, we can use the gallery walk to allow students to gain a new perspective and fresh avenues for investigation for their own devices.
Prensky (2010) was very influential in helping us develop our driving question. We strived to make our driving question relevant, address our standards (math and nano), and be ill-phrased and vague enough to allow for multiple solutions.