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Current Applications in Science Lesson PlanCurrent Applications in Science Lesson Plan
Publisher
Virginia Department of Education
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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For Teacher Use
Duration
21 days
Instructional Strategy
Research
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Year
2012
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Current Applications in Science

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High schoolers may claim to have no interest in scientific revelations and discoveries, but watch how quickly they download a new app onto their state-of-the-art smartphones. Scholars discuss the scientific or technological breakthrough that excites them the most, and then research their answer. As a final project, they present their findings to the class in their choice of formats. 

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

research writing, scientific research, research reports

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Have many copies of lists with possible topics to research
  • Team teach with a language arts teacher to help with formatting and citations

Classroom Considerations

  • Require approval of all research topics before pupils begin the activity to make sure it is appropriate for a classroom presentation

Pros

  • Includes strategies for differentiation
  • Provides an extension challenge

Cons

  • None

Common Core

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