Thursday, October 11, 2012

Science Conclusion Discussion Rings

Sixth graders can really use a boost when it comes to discussing lab results! I created these conclusion discussion rings that can be used following any lab or experiment.  I'm really pleased with how they are working out.


I reused a Pepperidge Farms cookie container to hold them when they are not in use.  It is the perfect size!  

My students enjoyed discussing the results from their lab, and I really feel that they were better prepared to participate in whole group sharing after having time to chat in pairs.  If you like this idea, you may be interested in my scientific processes unit on TpT.  It includes every lesson that I use to help my students build scientific writing and thinking skills.  Check it out here:

http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Scientific-Method-Inquiry-and-Experiment-Design-339338



   
Happy Teaching! 

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9 comments:

  1. AnonymousOctober 16, 2012 at 6:05 PM

    Clever idea! Thanks for sharing. Would you be willing to send me the link for this document? I think it would make discussing lab results a little more fun.

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  2. KateOctober 16, 2012 at 6:27 PM

    Sure! I have it saved as a google document. If you sign up as a blog follower I will email you the link to the file. My students have really enjoyed the discussion rings and I'm happy to share them with my fellow teachers!

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  3. MeganOctober 24, 2012 at 9:52 PM

    What a great idea! Would you send them to me? I'd love to share them with my teaching partner.

    And I'm your first follower! Yea! Welcome to blogland.

    Megan
    meganfavre@gmail.com
    I Teach. What's Your Super Power?

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  4. KateOctober 25, 2012 at 8:55 PM

    I'll send the file via email tonight. Thanks for being my first follower!

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  5. AnonymousOctober 11, 2013 at 3:46 AM

    Please send the file via email. I am so excited to discover your blog! Awesome ideas!

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    1. KateOctober 12, 2013 at 1:45 PM

      I can't see to find your address when I click on your name. Please leave me your address and I'd be happy to send it to you!

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    2. MrsEmMarch 6, 2014 at 8:03 AM

      Awesome! Can you send me the link at miriam.mahapatra@gmail.com. We are doing a unit on Forces so could try it out.

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  6. MetteApril 24, 2014 at 4:36 AM

    Great Idea

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  7. WizbitJune 5, 2014 at 5:08 PM

    Hi Kate, I'm a physics teacher in Scotland and I'd really like to use these - they look brilliant and exactly what I'm looking for. Please could you send me a link to them?

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