I'm still trying to read the report. https://t.co/DonfDCazfq
However, students must understand that lots of scientists do work for governments around the world.
This site has interesting information https://t.co/6UHOVrayp5
I tried reading one of the reports in the past. Having the time was the issue. The report didn't come across as esoteric and wordy as I thought it would like reading research articles. #Scitlap
A1,cont) I might start with something local - here in ATL we have the CDC and my husband happens to work there - SO, I might pull up a report and then make connections. #scitlap
A1 I would say making a point to avoid politics is key, but just focusing on fact and modeling how to weed out the facts, finding more th as n one source, etc. #scitlap
A2) I was amazed that students didn't really analyze a site. We had a great talk about using Wikipedia but by Using PARCS students finally had a resource to really look at online information. We also discussed what "promoted" meant. #scitlap
A2) There are some samples of "reports" that serve this purpose...there's one about water. Where the author writes about the perils of water using its scientific name. I'll see if I can find it. #scitlap
A1: Not sure I understand what you are looking for, but showing them the data and having them discuss and dissect graphs, talking about how the data were collected, etc. I think students have no idea the many different ways science is done. ???#scitlap
A2: I haven’t specifically talked about “scientifically or clinically proven” with my students. I do have Ss do case studies & read papers that debunk common ideas in sciences & I always talk about “prove.” I don’t allow the word in my room. They have to say support. #scitlap
I used a game with different clickbait type headlines that Ss had to choose which was real and which was fake. Showed Ss it can be very hard to tell the difference. #scitlap
A3 I am doing more gallery walks this year. Ss post their experiments on large paper around the room. They then have to give feedback on post-it notes: questions, what they liked, suggestions etc. #scitlap
A3 I am doing more gallery walks this year. Ss post their experiments on large paper around the room. They then have to give feedback on post-it notes: questions, what they liked, suggestions etc. #scitlap
A4) early authors of unit used a cheesy Sensa add then my kids looked for adds that had scientific information & we analyzed. Lots of beauty products adds. Then moved on to websites like Wikipedia, USDA, NASA. Lots of good discussions. Next time I want to get ads from Instragram
A3: My students work collaboratively to write their formal lab reports. They have time in class to review and comment on each other’s work & revise based on those comments. I also review. Also for one exp the students present and defend their research during a symposium. #scitlap
You could do kind of a two truths and a lie type activity. Even as a bell ringer one day a week. The Onion would be a good source of headlines. #Scitlap
A5 Am finding that as long as the Qs are student generated there is good motivation. I've been using phenomena a great deal and students generate Qs they then research. #scitlap
A5 Last year, I did a Genius Hour type research project, and left it wide open...kids could research anything.
BTW, have you guys seen Google Science Fair stuff, it looks cool?
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I have started looking at sites for graphs. The NY Times has weekly graphs ”what’s going on in this graph?” Not all graphs are science but might be a source to pick graphs & discuss elements of good/accurate/reputable graphs? Not sure. Still mining that idea/source. #Scitlap
A6 The internet is full of these. My wife @RebeccaBeiter did a whole series of cold weather myth testing with her students when it was really cold, like hammering a nail with a frozen banana (didn't work). #scitlap
A5: My students seem to be interested in genetic engineering research. They are interested in unusual genetic diseases too. I just did a unit on bioethics and we talked about “treatment” vs. “enhancement” which many liked. #scitlap
#scitlap Since so many resources shared tonight. I will put in one place and send you all link.
I will also let you know when this entire unit is published online for educators to use.
Have a wonderful week!
A6: OK. I belong to an A&p Facebook group and some teachers have shared this great idea where Ss make tombstonesnfor medical myths. On the tombstone the students explains why the Myth has “died” (i.e. not true) Topics: cracking your knuckles gives you arthritis etc. #scitlap
