Diana developed a “debate dialogue” activity to help students understand how tectonic plate movement relates to geological activity. Students gathered
background information in Notes, mind‑mapped their argument in Tayasui Sketches, and then used an app of their choice — such as Keynote — to present their debate dialogue.
Diana tasked students with extracting background information from resource material and a video provided in Notes.
Next, students answered multiple choice questions to identify plate boundaries and the location of volcanoes.
Students then created a mind map to justify whether or not a volcano could form in the middle of a tectonic plate, forming the basis of their argument for
their debate.
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After planning their argument, students selected an app of their choice, like Keynote or Tayasui Sketches, to bring their debate dialogue to life
via drawing or animation.
Previously, students would complete this activity using paper worksheets. With iPad, they are much more engaged and have the freedom to choose a medium for
their project that inspires creativity. Using iPad and Apple technology, I can make science lessons so much more enjoyable for the students to learn and me to teach.
Diana Lemos
Get the resources.
Download the project template for Pages and get the apps to try this activity with your students.
