Module Two - Tools to Create

I came up with a project idea that I am very excited to try with my Chemistry 20 class this fall.  I am going to have them create an instructional video about making aqueous solutions.  I have thought about having students create safety and/or lab technique videos in the past but didn't have any idea how to go about it.  I already let students take pictures of their equipment set-up at their lab station so this will really just be an extension of that. 

I looked at Animoto and Photo Story 3 and decided to use Photo Story for this project for a couple of reasons.  Animoto, at least the free version, does not allow narration or adding text to pictures and I think both of these will be essential to the video.  I have an idea for a Science 9 biodiversity project that Animoto would work really well for but I am not scheduled to teach that class in the fall. 

Solution Preparation Video

Chemistry 20 – Unit C

Objective:

To prepare a short video using Microsoft’s Photo Story 3 that explains the details of making solutions to Chemistry 20 students. 

Outcomes:

Ø  describe the procedures and calculations required for preparing and diluting solutions [C1.11k]

Ø  describe procedures for the safe handling, storage and disposal of materials used in the laboratory, with reference to WHMIS and consumer product labelling information [C1.1s]

Ø  use a balance and volumetric glassware to prepare solutions of specified concentrations [C1.2s]

Ø  select and use appropriate numeric, symbolic, graphical and linguistic modes of representation to communicate ideas, plans and results [C1.4s]

Ø  communicate through multimedia—support communication with appropriate images, sounds and music [ICT P3-4.2]

Ø  integrate various applications—integrate a variety of visual and audio information into a document to create a message targeted for a specific audience [ICT P4-4.1]

Details:

Your instructional video must cover the preparation of solutions both from solids and by the dilution of stock solutions.  Your lab group will prepare 100 mL of a 0.200 mol/L copper(II) sulfate solution using CuSO₄·5H₂O_(s), taking digital pictures to document the process.  You will then use this prepared solution to make 100 mL of a 0.050 mol/L copper(II) sulfate solution, again documenting the process with digital photos. 

Once the lab work is complete you will be given time in the computer lab to compile your digital images with the text, narration, etc. required to complete the instructional video.  The final version of your video should be emailed to Jaime for assessment (jaime.roberts@lethsd.ab.ca) and a copy saved on the server (J://Shared/Chem20) for access by your classmates.

Due Date:  TBA

Rubric:

Level Criteria	4 Excellent	3 Proficient	2 Adequate	1 Limited *	Insufficient / Blank *
describe procedures & calculations (C1.11k, C1.1s)	Provides an accurate description that uses scientific terminology, symbols and conventions with few, if any, errors.	Provides a logical description that uses scientific terminology, symbols and conventions with considerable accuracy.	Provides a partially correct description that uses scientific terminology, symbols and conventions with some accuracy.	Provides a flawed description that uses scientific terminology, symbols and conventions with limited accuracy.	No score is awarded because there is insufficient evidence of student performance based on the requirements of the assessment task.
use tools and techniques (C1.2s)	Demonstrates skillful use of laboratory equipment and techniques.	Demonstrates systematic use of laboratory equipment and techniques.	Demonstrates simplistic use of laboratory equipment and techniques.	Demonstrates haphazard use of laboratory equipment and techniques.
communicate information (C1.4s, ICT P3-4.2)	Information is presented in a comprehensive manner that provides for an engaging presentation.	Information is presented in a thorough manner that provides for an interesting presentation.	Information is presented in a cursory manner that provides for a predictable presentation.	Information is presented in a superficial manner that provides for an ineffective presentation.
integrate applications (ICT P4-4.1)	Demonstrates innovative use of software features that enhances meaning and/or interest in the topic.	Demonstrates effective use of software features that supports content.	Demonstrates workable use of software features that partially supports content.	Demonstrates ineffective use of software features that interferes with meaning and/or interest in the topic.

*    When work is judged to be limited or insufficient, the teacher makes decisions about appropriate

intervention to help the student improve.