| Chemistry and Environmental Studies 247 | Exam 02 | Winter 2010–11 |
Respond, primarily on the basis of Chapters 5 through 7, to one of the following on a take-home and open (non-human) resources rubric. Although you do not need to write extensively, please annotate your work clearly enough to make plain all of your intentions and thinking.
Written draft: Furnish copies for everyone by Tuesday, 15 February 2011.
Oral portion: In approximately ten minutes on Wednesday, 16 February 2011, present some aspect to the rest of the class. Others should come prepared to offer constructive suggestions, e.g., unforeseen difficulties, needed clarifications, etc.
Written revision: Hand in by 1:00 PM Thursday, 17 February 2011.
| 1. | If you have already taken more courses in biology or chemistry or geology than in any other science, reflect upon the relationships between topics being encountered now and the structure and content of those prior courses. | ||||||
| a. | Which topic(s) from Chapters 5 through 7 would relate most closely to one or more of your prior course experiences in biology or chemistry or geology? Why? | ||||||
| b. | Propose the specific incorporation of some topic(s) related to Chapters 5 through 7 into one or more of your prior course experiences, commenting upon the feasibility, advantages, and disadvantages of doing so. | ||||||
| c. | Write out two or more potential exam questions that would be appropriate if your proposal were to be adopted. | ||||||
| d. | Prepare a list of key points, specific answers, etc. for those questions. | ||||||
| 2. | If you are planning to teach science (e.g., biology, chemistry, geology, and/or environmental science) at the secondary level, reflect upon the relationships between topics being encountered now and the content and level of courses for that audience. | ||||||
| a. | Which topic(s) from Chapters 5 through 7 would be most valuable for, and interesting to, neophyte scientists? Why? | ||||||
| b. | Propose the specific incorporation of some topic(s) related to Chapters 5 through 7 into some secondary course experience(s), commenting upon the feasibility, advantages, and disadvantages of doing so. | ||||||
| c. | Write out two or more potential exam questions that would be appropriate if your proposal were to be adopted. Alternatively, write out the instructions for group learning projects in lieu of an exam context. | ||||||
| d. | Prepare a list of key points, specific answers, etc. for those questions or projects. | ||||||
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