1. Discussion of Presentation By Andrew Fairchild, NYC Educator
By Sandra Jacques, Jake Lederman and Amy Gilbeaux

2. Objective:
To make the learning of biological principles so
interesting that there is effortless active learning
of the part of the student
Set Up: Mug Shot of Bill Gates
A brutal CRIME was committed-
A teacher was responsible
Evidence was left behind
Find the perpetrator using scientific techniques

3. Students gathered EVIDENCE
and used modern forensic science
to analyze their samples
• DNA/ Fingerprinting using PCR
• Finger Print analysis
• Fiber sample collection
Students were able to reach out via SKYPE to NYC
detectives and experts in the field of
forensic science
Dr. Henry Lee

4. Scaffolding was used to build
knowledgeabout forensic science techniques:
Knowledge of Understanding
DNA sequences PCR/DNA
amplification
Students gained valuable
experience from
their exposure to
modern scientific tools
and from their interactions with
professionals in the field

5. Students then had to present
their evidence to a JURY of their
peers who assessed them
on the quality of their arguments
Students were able to incorporate written and
oral skills in their presentations .
This project helped kids to not only gain a more
complete understanding of required
Biological Principles (NYS Core L.E. /Literary
Standards), but they were also able to see
science in ACTION

6. Our job as educators is to guide students towards self-directed learning
Plant
Earth physiology
Science /reproduction
Amy wants to find
Jake wants to introduce kids new and interesting
to a huge range of Earth ways to talk about
Science topics plant reproduction
Sexual
Reproduction/
Biochemistry
Sandra wants students to
appreciate genetic diversity
within a species.

7. TEACHER CENTERED STUDENT CENTERED
 Focus is on instructor  Focus is on both student
and instructor
 Instructor models ad
 Instructor talks student students interacts with
listen instructor and with one
another
 Instructors lead  Students take
discussion leadership role, learning
becomes their
responsibility

8. Engage: pique curiosity with
:
a captivating theme
Explore : students answer
their own questions using the
scientific method and hands on
lab techniques
Explain: instructors answer
questions guided by student
interest
Elaborate: students expand
knowledge with projects using
in-depth lab skills
Evaluate: students evaluate
each other, instructor evaluates
content knowledge

9. Student centered learning
• acknowledges different learning
styles
• allows kids to grasp technical skills
in addition to mastering content
• students can see science as it applies
in the real world
• gives students the
confidence necessary
to learn on their own

10. Let’s put an END
to instruction
that kills motivation
and innovation!

11. Thanks,
Jake and Amy
for their valuable
input…
Special Thanks
to Andrew
for an informative
session!