Using information in another familiar situation
Implementing, carrying out, using, executing
(Translate, Manipulate, Exhibit, Illustrate, Calculate, Interpret, Make, Practice, Apply, Operate, Interview, Paint, Change, Compute, Sequence, Show, Solve, Collect, Demonstrate, Dramatise, Construct, Use, Adapt, Draw)
The learner makes use of information in a context different from the one in which it was learned.
Can you use the information in another familiar situation?
Products Include: Photograph, Illustration, Simulation, Sculpture, Demonstration, Presentation, Interview, Performance, Diary, Journal.
Potential Activities and Products:
- Construct a model to demonstrate how it looks or works
- Practise a play and perform it for the class
- Make a diorama to illustrate an event
- Write a diary entry
- Make a scrapbook about the area of study.
- Prepare invitations for a character’s birthday party
- Make a topographic map
- Take and display a collection of photographs on a particular topic.
- Make up a puzzle or a game about the topic.
- Write an explanation about this topic for others.
- Dress a doll in national costume.
- Make a clay model…
- Paint a mural using the same materials.
- Continue the story…
Teacher Roles: Shows, Facilitates, Observes, Evaluates, Organises, Questions.
Student Roles: Solves problems, Demonstrates use of knowledge, Calculates, Compiles, Completes, Illustrates, Constructs, Active recipient.
Questions:
Do you know of another instance where…?
Can you group by characteristics such as…?
Which factors would you change if…?
What questions would you ask of…?
From the information given, can you develop a set of instructions about…? (Pohl, Learning to Think, Thinking to Learn, p. 13)
Sample Units:
Space
Keep a diary of your space adventure (5 days). What sort of instruments would you need to make space music? Make a list of questions you would like to ask an astronaut.
Travel
Explain why some vehicles are large and others small. Write a story about the uses of both. Read a story about “The Little Red Engine” and make up a play about it. Survey 10 other children to see what bikes they ride. Display on a chart or graph.