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AY 375 - Fall 2018: Tenth Day Lesson Plan

Section Recap (15 min)

Communicating Science Effectively (45 min)

(5 min) Individually, answer the following:

  • Who are scientists/speakers that inspire you (both personal examples and public figures)?

(5 min) With a partner, come up with a list of traits of an effective speaker.

(10 min) Class discussion

(10 min) Carina's boardwork example (2 ways)

(5 min) Class discussion

(10 min) Michael's boardwork example (2 ways)

Practicing Effective Lecturing (30 min)

(5 min) Every person is given a different topic. Individually, sketch out a 2 minute mini-lecture on that topic.

(5 min) In groups of two, each person gives the mini-lecture to the other person (at the whiteboard).

(5 min) Offer advice

(5 min) Trial #2

(2 min) Offer advice

(5 min) Trial #3

(3 min) Wrap-up

Homework

  1. None!