have less time to work. Instructors can also than one scenario. have the post-activity discussion the next period or assign discussion questions for students to reflect on and answer. ROOM SETUP 1-HOUR ACTIVITY The classroom should have tables set up for each group. On each table Though it is recommended for students to should be printed instructions, and review the activity before class, facilitators discussion questions, a map, a card can also spend time briefly walking students set, icon disks, and sensor/device through the activity. The structure is the disks. same as the 30-minute version, but students will have more time for the activity and DOCUMENTATION discussion. Groups should report back to the class 1.5-HOUR ACTIVITY as a way of making sense of the activity. This is more than enough time for students to comfortably complete the activity and Encourage students to assign a group participate in a lengthier post-activity note taker who can take quick notes discussion. Depending on each group’s and pictures of the map as they work pace, students might be able to build more through the activity. 30 MINUTE ACTIVITY MATERIALS PROVIDE MATERIALS TO STUDENTS BEFORE CLASS Provide before class: Students should receive a copy of activity instructions, and Activity instructions discussion questions via e-mail or the class period prior to the Discussion questions scheduled activity so that they can review and familiarize For activity: themselves with the activity. Given the short timeline, students Card set Icon set should be able to start the activity quickly. Device/sensor disks TABLE SETUP Map Activity instructions You should have tables set up with the materials needed for the Discussion questions activity. As students come into class, they can situate themselves
have less time to work. Instructors can also have the post-activity discussion the next period or assign discussion questions for students to reflect on and answer. 1-HOUR ACTIVITY Though it is recommended for students to review the activity before class, facilitators can also spend time briefly walking students through the activity. The structure is the same as the 30-minute version, but students will have more time for the activity and discussion. 1.5-HOUR ACTIVITY This is more than enough time for students to comfortably complete the activity and participate in a lengthier post-activity discussion. Depending on each group’s pace, students might be able to build more than one scenario. ROOM SETUP The classroom should have tables set up for each group. On each table should be printed instructions, and discussion questions, a map, a card set, icon disks, and sensor/device disks. DOCUMENTATION Groups should report back to the class as a way of making sense of the activity. Encourage students to assign a group note taker who can take quick notes and pictures of the map as they work through the activity. 30 MINUTE ACTIVITY MATERIALS Provide before class: Activity instructions Discussion questions For activity: Card set Icon set Device/sensor disks Map Activity instructions Discussion questions PROVIDE MATERIALS TO STUDENTS BEFORE CLASS Students should receive a copy of activity instructions, and discussion questions via e-mail or the class period prior to the scheduled activity so that they can review and familiarize themselves with the activity. Given the short timeline, students should be able to start the activity quickly. TABLE SETUP You should have tables set up with the materials needed for the activity. As students come into class, they can situate themselves
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