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Ramps and Ball Bearings

Resource for Grades 9-12

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Discussion Questions

You may find it useful to watch this video with a group of your colleagues and then discuss it together.

As you watch this segment, record your specific observations about physical and non-physical aspects of the classroom environment that can influence how learning takes place. What can you identify about the learning environment?
What do you think were Griffin's goals for the activity? How do you think his goals may have influenced his teaching strategy?
How might you modify the goal, the environment, or the strategies used to make this lesson more useful in your own teaching practice?