Water & Watersheds
Tuesday, June 19
Modeling
How prior and new knowledge can cause a learner to either reinforce, revise or reject their mental model of a concept.
How prior and new knowledge can cause a learner to either reinforce, revise or reject their mental model of a concept.
Highlights why misconceptions, even in the brightest students, cannot be overcome with traditional instructional methods.
"A Private Universe" Video at learner.org
Electrolysis Video
Watershed Activity
Crumpled paper, Vis-a-Vis marker and a spray bottle to model watersheds.
Crumpled paper, Vis-a-Vis marker and a spray bottle to model watersheds.
Google Earth Extension
Download and install the Watershed KMZ file in Google Earth to show local watersheds. Link to 3Dconnexion Space Navigator (3D Mouse)
Download and install the Watershed KMZ file in Google Earth to show local watersheds. Link to 3Dconnexion Space Navigator (3D Mouse)
"Mental Model" graphic


Watershed Activity
Crumpled paper, Vis-a-Vis marker and a spray bottle to model watersheds.
Crumpled paper, Vis-a-Vis marker and a spray bottle to model watersheds.