AY 375 - Fall 2017: Thirteenth Day Lesson Plan

Remind them what to think about for section recap:

• What did you do?
• What worked?
• What didn't work? What would you do differently?
• How did you assess learning?
• Did anything unexpected happen?

(10 min) Trade statements with a partner and fill out the Peer Review form.

(5 min) Class discussion

(5 min) Individually, answer the following:

1. Why is it important to communicate science to the public?
2. Who are scientists/speakers that inspire you (both personal examples and public figures)?

(5 min) Class discussion

(5 min) With a partner, come up with a list of traits of a good public talk.

(5 min) Class discussion

(15 min) “Grad Slam” intro and sample videos

(10 min) Work on your own “2-minute” thesis talks. They can be about your previous/current research, or about what it means to study astronomy and why it's important. We will present these next week!

1. Edit your teaching statement and e-mail your final version to Carina and Tom by 11/15.