HOW TO USE DEMONSTRATION IN YOUR CLASSROOM

Melissa Titus

Demonstration Defined

Real or lifelike model of a

skill/procedure.

What demonstration is

Exploding pumpkin demohttp://

www.teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=141747&title=Mrs_Riddel_s_Exploding_Pumpkin

What demonstration is NOT

Teacher: “Class, this is a volcano. See it errupting?”

Class: “No. We can’t see it doing anything.”

Pros

Students see then imitate model Guide a large group to complete taskTeacher lead demo=saferSaves $$$Great for visual learnersDistance learning demos available

Cons

Not hands onStudents have limited viewPacing too fast or too s l o wStudents might miss somethingGuiding observations+performing

demo at same time= OOPS!!

Integration Tips

Video the demo first Document camera=better

visibility

Dangerous materials? Find a virtual

demo

Integration: Distance Learning

Students go on virtual field trip, view demo, ask questions

Monarch Live:

http://monarch.pwnet.org/garden_grants.php

Meet the Medieval Crusader:

http://www.noodletrip.com/viewprovider.php?pid=525

Great place to find trips: www.noodletrip.com

Integration: Student Lead

Picsforlearning.com

Student demos website/computer programStudent demos correct behavior for classStudent demos steps they took to solve problem

Integration: Whole group

Observing applesUse document camera to show appleDiscuss size, shape, color, textureCut apple in 1/2 to show seedsZoom in on seeds, count them Record observations in journal

More Integration

Virtual demos: www.teachertube.com

Science demos & lessons: http://serc.carleton.edu/introgeo/demonstrations/examples.html

Try a demo today!

Keep it engaging

Keep it relevant

Plan ahead