Magical Science Lesson

Students will choose a "cool" scientific experiment ("trick") from informational text, follow a precise multi-step procedure to carry out the experiment, research the scientific explanation for the result and using accurate reasoning explain the science to a broadcast audience. Students will be creating a short video clip with the theme "Is it Magic or is it Science?" to air on the school CCTV. They will dress up like magicians and scientists and perform a science experiment for the audience. After the experiment the debate will begin and ultimately the magician will give in and admit that it was science, not magic. Students will research, perform, write, edit, record, create video clips with music and text.
Resource ID#: 46189 Type: Lesson Plan
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General Information

Subject(s): English Language Arts, Science
Grade Level(s): 6
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Speakers/Headphones, Microphones, Microsoft Office, Computer Media Player
Instructional Time: 6 Hour(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes
Keywords: scientific explanation, science tricks, investigation, magic
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Project,  Presentation/Slideshow,  Video/Audio/Animation
Resource Collection: CPALMS Lesson Plan Development Initiative

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