The Kitchen Science of Crystals Lesson 9 ECH 430- Assignment 3 Student Number 43366023

Lesson 9: Evaluation of the experiments Stage 2 Outcomes and indicators UT S2.9 Selects and uses a range of equipment, computer-based technology, materials and other resources with developing skill to enhance investigation and design tasks. ACSHE061 Students describe a change of state between solid and liquid can be caused by adding or removing heat. Students will be provided with the opportunity to describe some everyday situations where solids and liquids change state by adding heat (heating) or removing heat (cooling). KLA integration DS2.1 students will gather and organize data, displaying data using tables and graphs, and interprets the results. TS2.2 students will interact effectively in groups and pairs, adopting a range of roles, uses a variety of media and uses various listening strategies for different situations. Activity: Presenting a Power Point presentation that includes all the steps, videos and process with their hypothesis they had to go through to complete the experiment. This activity aims for students to introduce their presentations of their projects explaining which type of crystal they used and the chronological process of growing the crystals. Students will have to create and present their power point presentation by editing their videos and summarizing the information they wrote during the process. Key scientific knowledge To give a complete evaluation of the students presentations, the teacher needs to have an understanding and knowledge of all the content that has been covered so far in the unit. Knowledge of the various aspects of crystals, such as what a crystal is, how they are formed, and the different types is essential to give an accurate evaluation of the experiments. This evaluation will be guided by a marking rubric to evaluate each step and the contents in the presentations. This will bring an overall evaluation of the experiments and the resources used, giving a relevant recognition of the importance of technology in education (Quinlan, 2012) and the utility videos, photos and Power Point presentations, bring to visually interact with the crystallization process. Resources Marking Rubric (for teacher) Laptops/ computer (Power Point presentation) Projector Cardboard /Paper variety Writing/ craft materials Overview of Lesson

The Kitchen Science of Crystals Lesson 9 ECH 430- Assignment 3 Student Number 43366023

Introduction to lesson The class has an overview of the contents theyve seen from the first lesson (why do crystals form, how do crystals form and hypothesis). Each group presents their experiments with Power Point presentation, video, photos and craft materials (optional). They discuss the precautions, challenges of doing this experiments and benefits for understanding Earth and its surroundings.

Activity Each presentation must have type of crystal used, hypothesis, steps of the experiment (video, photos, etc.), precautions and risks that may have been involve in the process, results obtained and conclusion. The teacher will have a marking rubric for each group for an accurate evaluation and make sure all the requirements are presented. To conclude the lesson the class discusses challenges, hypothesis and the benefits these experiments bring to expand scientific knowledge and group collaboration.

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Quinlan, A. (2012). A Complete Guide to Rubrics: Assessment Made Easy for Teachers of K-college. Plymouth: Rowan & Littlefield Education.