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AY 375 - Fall 2018: Tenth Day Lesson Plan

Section Recap (10 min)

Communicating Science Effectively (50 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 (done 2 ways)

(5 min) Class discussion

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

(5 min) Class discussion

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 and at the whiteboard, each person gives their mini-lecture to the other person.

(5 min) Offer advice for improvement

(5 min) Take #2

(2 min) Offer advice

(5 min) Take #3

(3 min) Wrap-up

Homework

  1. None!