UNIVERSIDAD MARIANO GALVEZ

FACULTAD DE HUMANIDADES
ESCUELA DE IDIOMAS
LESSON PLAN
INSTRUCTOR
DATE 5/23/15
Kerym Escobar and Karen Coque
INSTITUTION
GRADE (Secondary)
International School
11th grade
COURSE CONTENT
SPECIFIC TOPIC
Science: Inquiry Skills
Steps in the Scientific Method
General Competency
Explores and uses each of the steps in the Scientific Method by solving a crime scene investigation in a classroom simulation
Performance indicators:
Applies the steps of the scientific method in a CSI simulation
Works collaboratively to solve a CSI
Analyzes clues in a CSI simulation in order to solve it using the steps of the scientific method
Digital competencies:
Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making
a. Identify and define authentic problems and significant questions for investigation
b. Plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project
c. Collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make informed questions
d. Use multiple processes and diverse perspectives to explore alternative solutions
LESSON CONTENT
CSI: The Scientific Method
Links or web pages:
What does it take to be a CSI?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2W3N6ZBKSqk
Crime and Investigation
http://www.crimeandinvestigation.co.uk/shows/games/solve-the-murder
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES
A. Focusing event -Warm up: Video What does it take to be a CSI? T will ask Ss to get in groups of 3-4

TIME
1 min

B. Teaching procedures
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Presentation:
a)

Activate prior knowledge: T will recall last day of class by askingwhat do you remember about

2 min

the CSI we were trying to solve?

b)

Emphasize function: T will assign the project to Ss and will give a summary of the case.

c)

Establish structures: Each group will be given a set of files (folders) which they have to read,

2 min
5 min

analyze and organize in order to get to the solution of the CSI

d)

Check-up: T will be monitoring Ss performance. He/She will be guiding the investigation by using
10 min
the Crime and Investigation simulation page.

Guided practice/ Controlled practice: Ss will be working along with the T on solving the crime scene.

Free practice: Ss will analyze each of the suspects and will decide who is the murderer

C. Wrap-up:
a.

Reteach activity (if needed):

D. Student Participation: Each student will have a specific role in their groups.
E.

Closure: Ss will give a one minute explanation of their possible murderer. T will then provide the right
killer/murderer.

F.

Homework: No homework assigned

10 min

EVALUATION PROCEDURES
a. Formative check: Diagnostic oral questions (how much do you know about the Scientific Method?)
b. Summative check: Paper work based on the CSI case file
General Resources
Group materials: files (folders)
Technological resources
Computer, projector, internet