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TED-Ed: The Law of Conservation of Mass
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Activity Description
Source: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-law-of-conservation-of-mass-todd-ramsey#review (License: Protected by Copyright (c) [i.e. screenshot])
TED-Ed is a free educational Web site with an online library of lessons for teachers and learners. TED-Ed allows you to take any educational video and easily create a customized lesson around the video. You can then distribute the lessons, publicly or privately, and track a student's understanding of the lesson. Once you complete your lesson, TED-Ed will send you information on how to access and monitor student progress.
In this activity, learners watch a short animated video on the conservation of mass. They then take a short quiz and respond online to a class discussion. You will be able to view how many students have started the lesson, which students have engaged with the lesson, and a summary of how they performed on the multiple-choice questions attached.
Preparation
- Register at TED-ed .
- Be sure to take theTED-Ed tour and learn more about TED-ed.
- To make this activity your own so you can see your students responses, you need to search their site for "Conservation of Mass - Todd Ramsey" lesson.
- Select the "Customize this Lesson" button.
- Review each section: Watch, Think, Dig Deeper, and Discuss and make any changes. You can also create additional questions.
- Check your e-mail when you are finished. TED-Ed will send you an e-mail with the link to your activity and instructions on how to check learners' activity and quiz scores.
- Register students on TED-Ed too.
- Place the lesson link on computer desktop or on your class Web site, or send it to students in an e-mail..
- Schedule time in the computer lab or with the computer cart.
Teacher Tips
- Assist students in registering for TED-Ed before the day of the lesson. Because students are pre-registered, when they answer the questions or write answers in the discussion boxes, you will automatically be shown their answers.
- Select Review Student Work link under your lessons page to see their answers.
- To share the lesson with students simply share the Web address (URL).
- It is not necessary to have the app to see the videos. Any browser can play them. Currently (Aug 2015) the app is not getting favorable reviews, but that could change.
- The app listed above is for TED (Talks) Conference which is an online library of free knowledge from some of the world's most inspired thinkers.
More Ways
- TED-Ed lesson can be created by anyone, and involves adding questions, discussion topics, and other supplementary materials to any educational video on YouTube.
- Have students create there own lessons on an assigned topic.
- TED Talks is also a wealth of interesting and inspiring short talks that can be used in class on a variety of topics, or used for professional development..
Program Areas
- ASE: High School Equivalency Preparation
Lesson Plan
Warm-up
- Discussion on Mass and Weight
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- Begin with a brief discussion about the difference between weight and mass.
- Ask students to share any prior knowledge they have about the conservation of mass.
- Pose a question to stimulate thinking: "What happens to the mass of an object if it changes shape?"
Introduction
Overview of TED-Ed
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- Explain what TED-Ed is and how it can be used for educational purposes.
- Show students how to navigate the TED-Ed website.
- Introduce the specific lesson on the conservation of mass by Todd Ramsey, highlighting the main objectives.
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Presentation
Watching the Video
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- Direct students to the "Conservation of Mass - Todd Ramsey" lesson on TED-Ed.
- Ensure all students have access to a computer or a shared screen to watch the video.
- Play the video, emphasizing key points and concepts discussed.
Practice
Engagement
Engaging with the Lesson
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- After watching the video, have students complete the "Think" section quiz questions on TED-Ed.
- Students will then explore the "Dig Deeper" section, answering open-ended questions and reviewing additional resources.
- Facilitate a class discussion based on the "Discuss" section of the lesson, encouraging students to share their thoughts and answers.
Evaluation
Review and Feedback
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- Review the quiz results and discussion responses with the class.
- Address any misconceptions or gaps in understanding evident from the quiz and discussion.
- Provide additional examples or explanations as needed to reinforce the concept of the conservation of mass.
Application
Homework/Extension Activity
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- Assign students to create their own TED-Ed style lesson on a related topic, such as the law of definite proportions or the conservation of energy.
- Encourage students to use TED Talks or other educational videos as a basis for their lessons, incorporating questions, discussions, and additional resources.
Documents
- The Law of Conservation of Mass.png - Screenshot of TED-Ed Lesson on The Law of Conservation of Mass
Subjects
- Science
- Physical Science
Standards
- Reading
- CCR Anchor 1 - Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text.
- CCR Anchor 10 - Read and comprehend complex literary and informational texts independently and proficiently.
Tags
lessons, mass, physics, TED, TED Ed, TED talks, chemistry, conservation of mass, energy