Heat and Changing States of Matter - Discovery Education

PREPARATION FOR VIEWINGSECTION 3In preparation for viewing the videoprogram, the AIMS Teaching Moduleoffers activity and/or discussionideas that you may use in any orderor combination.Introduction To The ProgramIntroduction to the Program isdesigned to enable students to recallor relate prior knowledge about thetopic and to prepare them for whatthey are about to learn.Introduction To VocabularyIntroduction to Vocabulary is areview of language used in the program:words, phrases, usage. Thisvocabulary introduction is designed toensure that all learners, including limitedEnglish proficiency learners, willhave full understanding of the languageusage in the content of the program.Discussion IdeasDiscussion Ideas are designed to helpyou assess students’ prior knowledgeabout the topic and to give students apreview of what they will learn.Active discussion stimulates interest ina subject and can motivate even themost reluctant learner. Listening, aswell as speaking, is active participation.Encourage your students to participateat the rate they feelcomfortable. Model sharing personalexperiences when applicable, andmodel listening to students’ ideas andopinions.FocusHelp learners set a purpose forwatching the program with Focus,designed to give students a focalpoint for comprehension continuity.Jump Right InJump Right In provides abbreviatedinstructions for quick management ofthe program.AFTER VIEWING THE PROGRAMSECTION 4After your students have viewed theprogram, you may introduce any orall of these activities to interact withother curriculum content areas, providereinforcement, assess comprehensionskills, or provide hands-onand in-depth extended study of thetopic.© Copyright 1999 AIMS Multimedia7