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"Separating Salt and Pepper" Demonstration

This discrepant event demonstration engages sixth-grade students in a lesson on static electricity. Throughout each part of the demonstration, the teacher uses questions to guide students towards a final conclusion.  The questions specifically target common misconceptions.  As the teacher provides feedback, the students correct their misconceptions and construct a new understanding of the event.  When the students reach the correct explanation, the teacher summarizes the event and provides additional background information.

 

A copy of the the lesson plan for this activity is listed below.  To view a larger version of this document, click on the following link:  

 

*Separating Salt and Pepper Mixture Discrepant Event.pdf*

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