Chemistry Reference
In-Depth Information
Fig. 4.6
Concept cartoon concerning conservation of mass [
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The organization of a typical lesson using a concept cartoon might be [
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Introduce the topic
Provide a concept cartoon to focus on a particular situation
Request a brief period of individual reflection
Encourage small group discussion and invite groups to see if they can reach
consensus
Give brief feedback to see what range of views is present
Discuss how to find out which alternative is most acceptable
Offer small group enquiry
Share outcomes of enquiry
Start class discussion, including which alternative seems most acceptable now,
why other Alternatives seem less acceptable and what further information we
might need to be sure
Consider how relevant theory applies to the situation
Draw ideas together and provide an explicit summary of the initial problem, the
enquiry, the outcome and what has been learnt from the enquiry
