AY 375 - Fall 2017: Thirteenth Day Lesson Plan

Remind them what to think about for section recap:

• What did you do?
• What worked?
• What didn't work? What would you do differently?
• How did you assess learning?
• Did anything unexpected happen?

(10 min) Trade statements with a partner and fill out the Peer Review form.

(5 min) Class discussion

(5 min) Individually, answer the following:

1. Why is it important to communicate science to the public?
2. Who are scientists/speakers that inspire you (both personal examples and public figures)?

(5 min) Class discussion

(5 min) With a partner, come up with a list of traits of a good public talk.

(5 min) Class discussion

(15 min) “Grad Slam” intro and sample videos

(10 min) Work on your own “2-minute” thesis talks. They can be about your previous/current research, or about what it means to study astronomy and why it's important. We will present these next week!

1. Edit your teaching statement and bring in one copy of your final version next week.
2. Practice your “2-minute thesis” talk and be prepared to present it next week.