Overview

The Paperclip Pedagogy Model Each of these activities is designed to provide an active learning opportunity for your students, focused on a particular scientific topic that is challenging for students to understand, using inexpensive supplies you probably already have in your classroom.

1. Pre-Activity Discussion - Engages students in thinking about the topic - Elicits knowledge the students already have about this topic - Provokes questions the students have about the topic

2. Activity - Models the process(es) involved - Involves students in active, kinesthetic learning - Creates a sense of fun and playful competition

3. Post-Activity Worksheet & Discussion - Connects the model to the real-world process(es) - Solidifies students’ understanding of the topic - Builds math and/or graphing skills