Project Director (PD) Materials Manager (MM) The project director is responsible for the The materials manager is responsible for group. obtaining all necessary materials and/or equipment for the lab. Roles and responsibilities: Roles and responsibilities: Reads directions to the group The only person allowed to be out of Keeps group on task his/her seat to pick up needed Is the only group member allowed to materials talk to the teacher Organizes materials and/or Shares summary of group work and equipment in the work space results with the class Facilitates the use of materials during the investigation Assists with conducting lab procedures Returns all materials at the end of the lab to the designated area Technical Manager (TM) Safety Director (SD) The technical manager is in charge of The safety director is responsible for recording all data. enforcing all safety rules and conducting the Roles and responsibilities: lab. Roles and responsibilities: Records data in tables and/or graphs Assists the PD with keeping the Operates digital devices (computer, group on-task laptops, tablets) Conducts lab procedures Completes conclusions and final summaries Reports any accident to the teacher Assists with conducting the lab Keeps track of time procedures Ensures group research using Assists with the cleanup electronic sources is done in a productive and ethical manner Assists the MM as needed. When assigning lab groups, various factors need to be taken in consideration; Always assign the group members preferably trying to combine in each group a variety of skills. Constantly evaluate the groups and observe if they are on task and if the members of the group support each other in a positive way. Rotation of lab groups and members throughout the year is encouraged. LABORATORY SAFETY Rules: Know the primary and secondary exit routes from the classroom. Know the location of and how to use the safety equipment in the classroom.
Project Director (PD) The project director is responsible for the group. Roles and responsibilities: Reads directions to the group Keeps group on task Is the only group member allowed to talk to the teacher Shares summary of group work and results with the class Materials Manager (MM) The materials manager is responsible for obtaining all necessary materials and/or equipment for the lab. Roles and responsibilities: The only person allowed to be out of his/her seat to pick up needed materials Organizes materials and/or equipment in the work space Facilitates the use of materials during the investigation Assists with conducting lab procedures Returns all materials at the end of the lab to the designated area Technical Manager (TM) The technical manager is in charge of recording all data. Roles and responsibilities: Records data in tables and/or graphs Operates digital devices (computer, laptops, tablets) Completes conclusions and final summaries Assists with conducting the lab procedures Assists with the cleanup Safety Director (SD) The safety director is responsible for enforcing all safety rules and conducting the lab. Roles and responsibilities: Assists the PD with keeping the group on-task Conducts lab procedures Reports any accident to the teacher Keeps track of time Ensures group research using electronic sources is done in a productive and ethical manner Assists the MM as needed. When assigning lab groups, various factors need to be taken in consideration; Always assign the group members preferably trying to combine in each group a variety of skills. Constantly evaluate the groups and observe if they are on task and if the members of the group support each other in a positive way. Rotation of lab groups and members throughout the year is encouraged. LABORATORY SAFETY Rules: Know the primary and secondary exit routes from the classroom. Know the location of and how to use the safety equipment in the classroom.