If you have a PROBLEM, you’ll solve it.
Technology: Prezi, Movie Maker
Center # 1
Developed by: David Blank
School Name: Alfred M. Barbe High School
Next Generation Science Standards:
List full Next Generation Science Standards here.
Scientific Investigations Use a Variety of Methods
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Science investigations use diverse methods and do not always use the same set of procedures to obtain data.
New technologies advance scientific knowledge.
Scientific inquiry is characterized by a common set of values that include: logical thinking, precision, openmindedness, objectivity, skepticism, replicability of results, and honest and ethical reporting of findings.
The discourse practices of science are organized around disciplinary domains that share exemplars for making
decisions regarding the values, instruments, methods, models, and evidence to adopt and use.
Scientific investigations use a variety of methods, tools, and techniques to revise and produce new knowledge.
Introduction:
Have you ever asked the question why? We all have at one point or another; now we can find out. Today you are going
to use the knowledge that you have gained about the scientific method in class and the world to solve a problem related
to a problem you see in the school system. We have always memorized the scientific method steps to solve a problem,
but have never really applied them. Today, that is what you are going to do: apply the steps of the scientific to solve a
problem. You are going to make a Prezi presentation which will include a short film using a flip camera solving a problem
of your choice that relates to a problem in school.
Task:
You need to solve a problem! You are part of a think tank team for the Calcasieu Parish School Board. It is your job to
come up with answers to challenging problems, real or imagined, in the educational system using the scientific method.
Examples: Class size, disciplinary action, drugs, etc.
To give your team experience, you and your team will discuss, research, and problem-solve for a solution, to a need in
your specific school. Your team will create a Prezi presentation showing the problem-solving method along with possible
solutions.
 You will be using Prezi software, and movie maker and, a flip camera to make your presentation and present
you project to the class.
Process:
Give step by step directions to the students… To accomplish this task, you and your team will complete the following
step-by-step instructions):
1. Your team will think of a problem in the school system that you can improve on. You will brainstorm and write
down ideas on possible problems and confirm, with me, what problem you want to solve before you start your
task so that it is acceptable.
2. Your team will use the rubric to complete the Prezi presentation. You will be creating a video using a flimcam
and moviemaker for part of this project. You can accomplish this by using the rubric which is attached to this
task card.
3. The team will plan, research, record information, etc. using:
 Flipcam
 moviemaker
 the library
 Internet
 Textbooks
 Computers
4. Team jobs:
 Leader – is a part of every phase of the project to make sure the project is completed correctly
 Researcher/Graph organizer – gather information on different variables to come up with a hypothesis to
effectively solve the problem
 Tech – in charge of computer presentation design, filming experiment, and creating prezi presentation
 Experimenter – needs to gather supplies and construct an experiment to prove or disprove the teams
hypothesis.
5. The team should compile each team member’s assigned jobs to create the Prezi using the rubric. The prezi
should be completed following the rubric attached under Evaluation tab.
6. As a team, review final project for accuracy according to the rubric. Be sure all team members are acknowledged
for their work.
7. Save your project to the Leader’s h-drive under the Physical Science folder: using the team name, hour, and
topic.
Evaluation:
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Prezi Rubric
Reflective Question or Constructive Response:
Upon completion of this learning center, you should understand the process of solving a problem in science using the
scientific method.
The QUESTION:
What barriers or challenges did you face in solving the problem? Explain. How could the group make
the project better and produce a more factual conclusion?
The constructive response should be the last topic of the project covered by the group. It will be graded as a part of
the overall project.
Adapted from resources found at the following website
http://webquest.sdsu.edu/templates/lesson-template1.htm
Based on a template from The WebQuest Page