| Subject
Area |
Organic Chemistry |
| Age
or Grade |
10th to 12th grade students. |
| Estimated
Length |
Four class periods. |
| Prerequisite
knowledge/skills |
This review will take place at the end of the semester to prepare the students for their mid-year evaluation. |
| Description
of New Content |
All review material |
| Goals |
Prepare the students by making them become experts in one particular topic, and then make them responsible for reviewing this topic with the entire class. |
| Materials
Needed |
Markers, poster board. |
|
Procedure
|
Opener - Assign groups in the class a particular topic to study and become the so called "experts" on that subject. Make sure to cover all aspects of the semester among the groups. Development - Provide the students with enough class time, and materials to prepare brief 10 minutes presentations for the entire class. Include in the grading scheme a way to monitor that the entire class is taking notes during other students presentations. Closure - Allow the students time to present and get a thorough review of the material covered during the semester. |
| Evaluation |
Presentation grade, note taking grade, and mid-year assessment. |
| Extensions |
This activity could be done at the end of every semester. |