Left-Page Activities

Original Ideas from Martin Teachworth @ AVID Path II Training, March 2014 in Denver, CO. Some have been adapted for this course.

Grasping the concept

  1. Trace your non-writing hand.
  2. In the palm area write the concept and make a simple multicolored sketch representing it.
  3. On each digit, write a vocabulary term, minor concept, figure, event, or equation related to the concept on the palm.
  4. At the end of each digit, include a multicolored sketch representing what is on the digit.
  5. The thumb opposes the other digits (thank goodness!), so it should have a related, but somewhat different slant than the other digits.
  6. Below or around the hand write three paragraphs:
  7. One explains the sketch in the palm of the hand.
  8. One explains how the information on the digits relates to the palm.
  9. One explains how the thumb information is different, but somewhat related to the other digits.

The Conceptual Donut

  1. Inner ring: Write the term or concept being studied.
  2. Outer ring: List specific facts, ideas and information about the TERM or CONCEPT in the inner ring.
  3. Outside the donut: Write common WRONG or INCORRECT ideas or information a layperson might have about the TERM or CONCEPT and put a circle-slash over them.
  4. Short paragraph that explains how people could thing wrongly about the misconceptions outside the donut.

Song or Rap

  1. The song or rap must use the assigned vocabulary terms or concepts. Be prepared to sing it or rap it out loud (school appropriate)! You get an extra stamp or two if you do it in front of the class.
  2. There must be an illustration (4 color minimum) showing an understanding of the assigned terms or concept.
  3. There must be a 2 to 3 paragraph explanation after the song and illustration to explain how each covers or demonstrates the assigned concept and vocabulary.

DUFAS the Problem

  1. Diagram what’s happening in the problem.
  2. Variables with Units listed on the left side of the paper.
  3. Formula written and ready to use.
  4. Algebra shown when isolating variable.
  5. Solution circled.

Bulls-Eye Comparison

  1. Either two or three concepts can be used.
  2. Differences between the topics are in the outside areas.
  3. Similarities between the topics are in the middle.
  4. A color illustration shows how the topics are related.

Single-Frame Cartoon

  1. Front of paper:
  2. Single-Frame Cartoon with Color.
  3. 2 lines of caption
  4. Back of paper:
  5. The scientific concept represented by the cartoon is explained.
  6. Paragraph explaining how the cartoon directly addresses the concept.

Equation/Formula Bookmark

  1. Must be no more than 5 cm wide and 20 cm long.
  2. Front:
  3. Must have the assigned equation/formula.
  4. Must have a drawing showing the concept.
  5. Sentence or two explaining how the drawing shows the equation in use.
  6. Back:
  7. Must have the equation/formula.
  8. Each variable must be explained including units.

T-Shirt Art

  1. Front:
  2. Must have artwork showing the concept.
  3. Back:
  4. Must have a catchy phrase (clean!) that relates to the artwork on the front.
  5. Minimum of 2 paragraphs explaining how both the artwork and the catchy phrase get to the meaning of the conept.

Limerick 

  1. The standard limerick pattern must be followed and your limerick must be original.
  2. The concept being studied must be the basis for this limerick.
  3. An illustration about the concept must follow the limerick.
  4. A 3-5 sentence explanation explaining how the limerick and illustration are related must follow.
  5. Limerick Patter:
  6. 5 lines.
  7. Last words of 1st,2nd and 5th lines rhyme with each other.
  8. The 1st, 2nd and 5th lines are longer than the 3rd and 4th lines.
  9. Last words of the 3rd and 4th lines rhyme with each other.

Haiku

  1. It has 3 lines with 17 syllables distributed in a 5, 7, 5 syllable pattern.
  2. It must be closely related to the assigned topic.
  3. It must have a drawn border and artwork that also reflects the topic.
  4. Must have a 3-5 sentence explanation of how the haiku explains the topic, underneath.

Magazine Ad

  1. Design a magazine ad for teenagers or young adults.
  2. The standard header or footer for the magazine must be above or below the ad.
  3. No more than a ½ page in length and at least 4 colors.
  4. At least one paragraph of claims and selling points on the advertisement.
  5. Below the add use at least 3 paragraphs that explain how the magazine was selected, how the artwork gets across the concept, and how the claims or selling points help to get the concept understood.

Band Buzz

  1. Design a logo for a band that is somehow named after the concept being studied.
  2. At least 3 song titles that have to do with the concept as well.
  3. Two paragraphs that explain how both the logo and song titles illustrate the concept.

One-Pager!!!

A One-Pager is a graphic and written culmination of reviewing a unit of study. It contains every concept learned in that unit and at least ½ of the written work is accompanied by small illustrations. It should completely cover one side of the paper (page).

  1. Must have a title for the unit of study.
  2. Must have a larger main drawing that represents main concept of the unit.
  3. Must have a conceptual relation to life statement (I think …… is like….. because…..)
  4. Must have a border that is directly related to the unit of study. Can be real-life examples of unit.
  5. At least five quotes from the notes/worksheets must be written.
  6. There must be a drawn box containing a complete written summary of the unit of study.
  7. All vocabulary words (words you didn’t know before this unit of study) must be one the page, defined and highlighted.
  8. All equations in the unit must be written and highlighted a different color.
  9. All equation variables in unit (some variable might be in multiple equations…only explain them once) must be listed, explained and typical units must be pointed out.