Chemicals on trailGRADE 8 INTERDISCIPLINARY UNIT
OverviewChemicals on trial IDU
Language and Literature Science
OverviewChemicals on trial IDU
RolesProsecution attorney
Defense attorney
Prosecution witness
Defense witness
Support materials
Process1
• Learn about the “chemicals on trial” IDU
2• Select chemicals and form groups
3• Research chemical
Process4
•Script writing and editing
5•Cross examination preparation
6•Courtroom drama
ExpectationsResearch notes (16th March)Scripted sections (1st draft 24th March and final version 6th April)Performance (14th April)Reflection (18th April)
Questions
IDU AssessmentCriteria Highest expectationsA: Disciplinary grounding
• Describes the implications of the use of science to solve a problem• Makes effective use of verbal and non-verbal presentation
techniquesB: Synthesizing • Create court case and character that thoroughly and consistently
synthesize: i) knowledge of science ii) role of characterC: Communicating • The character make a strong impact on the jury
• Relevant sources are identified and in-text referenced using MLA format
D: Reflecting • Reflects on bot strengths and weaknesses of themselves• Identifies strengths and limitations of the IDU
Questions
Selection process 1. Identify groups of 4 (Note you will actually be working in opposing pairs) 2. Select a chemical to put on trial (you may want to have a spare option as it is first come, first serve) 3. Allocate the roles i) prosecution attorney, ii) prosecution witness, iii) defense attorney, iv) defense witness