3. What demonstration is Exploding pumpkin demo http://www.teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=141747&title=Mrs_Riddel_s_Exploding_Pumpkin
4. What demonstration is NOT Teacher: “Class, this is a volcano. See it errupting?” Class: “No. We can’t see it doing anything.”
5. Pros Students see then imitate model Guide a large group to complete task Teacher lead demo=safer Saves $$$ Great for visual learners Distance learning demos available
6. Cons Not hands on Students have limited view Pacing toofast or too s l o w Students might miss something Guiding observations+performingdemo at same time= OOPS!!
7. Integration Tips Video the demo first Document camera=better visibility Dangerous materials? Find a virtual demo
8. 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
9. Integration: Student Lead Student demos website/computer program Student demos correct behavior for class Student demos steps they took to solve problem Picsforlearning.com
10. Integration: Whole group Observing apples Use document camera to show apple Discuss size, shape, color, texture Cut apple in 1/2 to show seeds Zoom in on seeds, count them Record observations in journal
