Instructional Strategies: KWL & Demonstrations/ExperimentsMel N.Kines 468

Tobacco•Content descriptors

▫Short term/ Long term risks of Tobacco Use▫Benefits of Being Tobacco Free

Sub- Descriptors- Tobacco•1. Short-term and Long-term Risks of

Tobacco Use▫1.3 harmful affects of tobacco smoke▫1.2 Long-term effects of tobacco use▫1.3 harmful substances in tobacco

•4. Benefits of being tobacco free▫4.1 Short-Long term health benefits of

being tobacco free▫4.2 Social benefits

KWL- Know, Wonder, Learn•K = Know, what students already know

about content•W = Wonder, what students would like to

know about content•L = Learn, what have students learned by

the end of the lesson

KWL- How its used...•An activity that can be used as a bell

ringer and a wrap-up all in one•Students brainstorm what they already

know•Students brainstorm what they want to

learn•Class discusses items listed•Could be delivered in a multitude of ways

▫Worksheet▫Small group discussion▫Brainstorm on Chalkboard

KWL- How it’s used…•After lesson content conclude with

another brainstorm•Students brainstorm what they learned in

the lesson•Discuss brainstormed list

Advantages vs. Disadvantages•Advantages

▫Very little preparation

▫Good pre and post assessment

▫Gets students involved

•Disadvantages▫Students can fly under radar

▫Students can copy other answers

▫Little critical thinking

Suggestions for use•Used for all topics•Used for all levels of education•Used throughout lesson (bell ringer-KW,

conclusion-L)

Materials•Requires minimal materials

▫Chalkboard▫Whiteboards▫Pencil/ Paper▫Students brains!

Management•Group Discussion

▫Students in groups of 3-4▫Discuss what they know and want to learn

in group▫Share ideas with class afterwards

•Chalkboard▫Call on volunteers for students to write

idea on board▫Students remain seated unless called on

Demonstrations/Experiments•Eye catching and hands on ways to

engage students•A way to exhibit health concepts in an

interactive way•More realistic illustration of facts•A way for students to access information

in a creative way

How it’s Used•Used to provide an alternative way to

deliver information•Activity is made to be hands on or

interactive•Gives students a realistic visual of health

concepts being covered•Gets the class active and moving around

Advantages vs. DisadvantagesAdvantages•Students are engaged

•Hands on learning

•More effective than lecture

Disadvantages•Keeping students on task

•Preparation time

•Cost

Suggestions for use•Can be used for all content areas•Used for all grades•Can be used at any point in the lesson

Materials•Varies depending on demonstration

▫Tobacco example 2 sponges Jar of molasses Clear cup

Management•Set protocols at beginning of lesson•Ensure students use material properly•Ensure materials brought in are safe for

students and allowed in school•Can be used as group or individual

activities

Assessment!!

Assessment1. What does KWL stand for?

2. When could KWL be used during a lesson?

3. Name one advantage that demonstrations provide in a classroom.

4. Name a disadvantage that demonstrations provide in a classroom.

5. How many ounces of tar can be found in a smokers lung who smokes a pack of cigarettes a day?