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Lesson Overview Date Period 3/4 Class 12 Room - Unit Connections Subject: Physics HSC Topic: From Quanta to Quarks Big Idea: Real World Applications Syllabus Outcomes • • • Medical and industrial application of isotopes (9.8.4-L2) Information about isotope use in medicine, agriculture and engineering (9.8.4-R2) Assess the validity of conclusions drawn from information (9.1-H14) Teacher Objectives Guide and manage a classroom discussion Student Outcomes • • • • Understand that the argument for and against nuclear material is frequently emotionally loaded, hyped by media, contains flawed arguments and is not based on substantial valid or reliable evidence. Realise that alternative conclusions may be drawn from the same information. Realise that most issues are not black and white. Develop effective discussion skills. Equipment • • Video of nuclear protest at Lucas Heights “Effective discussion” handout – a series of points to remember for effective discussions. Prepared Questions Review Section Questions • • • • What’s an isotope? How do we make them? Are they useful? What’s radiation? • • • Is it dangerous? How much do we need? How do we measure it? Information for Pupils Reminders for Pupils Lesson Plan (80 min) Time 5 Teacher Show video of a nuclear protest Overview of lesson What is a successful discussion? Expand on each point on handout Review previous work Refer to review questions Remind topic for discussion – Should the Sydney’s nuclear reactor remain active? Guide discussion Use subsidiary questions and provocative statements Write conclusion statements and supporting reasons on board at class direction. Summarise what we learnt about effective discussion. Ask open ended question to think about after the lesson. Reminders Pupils Watch video and listen 10 Distribute “effective discussion” handout Class involvement Make students comfortable to talk The discussion and the topic has been mentioned in a prior lessons Keep it focused on the purpose Lead negotiation Let students direct what to write on the board (ownership) Question: Do we see the video differently now? Listen, Read handout Read through their notes. Answer questions. Listen Listen Participate in discussion Refer to “effective discussion” handout and notes Negotiate concise valid conclusion(s) statements and reasons supporting each. Write down the statements from the board. Listen 10 15 30 5 5 Lesson Evaluation Teacher Objectives Student Outcomes Management Other