Subject Science Objectives The student will: Demonstrate retention level of the subject matter presented in the Yellowstone Exposed electronic field trip Develop five original and accurate written questions pertaining to the subject matter presented in the Yellowstone Exposed electronic field trip. Supply written concise answers to accompany the five developed questions. Materials Attachment A - Around Yellowstone Question and Answer Sheet (pdf) Background To examine and increase the retention of the subject matter presented in the Yellowstone Exposed Electronic Field Trip, students participate in Around Yellowstone—a variation of the classroom game, Around the World. In Around the World, two competing students are asked a question. The first student to provide the right answer, then proceeds by challenging the next student along a route designated by the instructor in advance. The competition progresses, row by row, or table by table, so as not to skip any students. When a student incorrectly answers a question, he/she either remains seated, or takes the seat of the person who has just defeated him/her. The instructor may wish to keep track of how many places students are able to travel before being defeated. The game ends when all students have had a chance to answer at least one question. In smaller groups, students may be able to travel "around the world" (all the way through the class) more than once. Procedure The instructor will: Inform students that they will be participating in a game called Around Yellowstone and explain the following rules of the game. Two selected students will be asked a question pertaining to the subject matter of the electronic field trip, Yellowstone Exposed. The first student to respond with the correct answer will proceed to compete against another student. (Example: The instructor will say, “How long ago did the last major volcanic eruption occur at Yellowstone?” The correct response should be: “640,000 years ago.” Tell students that they must each create five original and accurate questions and answers in a written format. At least one question from every student will be used in the game. Allow adequate time for the students to create the questions and answers. (Students may want to go back through the information presented in the eTrip.) Review the students’ work and select appropriate questions and answers to be used in the game. Designate the route that will be followed throughout the classroom during the competition. Select a student to begin the game. Direct this student to stand beside a second student, who should also rise. The rest of the class should remain seated. Begin the competition. The first student to supply the correct answer to the question will proceed; the other student will resume his/her seat, or take the seat of the person who has just defeated him/her. This process will continue until everyone in the class has had the opportunity to compete. Assessment Around Yellowstone Rubric (pdf) National Science Standards for Grades 5-8 NS.5-8.4: Earth and space science National Language Arts Standards for Grades 5-8 NL-ENG.K-12.1:Reading for perspective NL-ENG.K-12.3: Evaluation strategies NL-ENG.K-12.4: Communication skills NL-ENG.K-12.6: Applying knowledge NL-ENG.K-12.7: Evaluating data NL-ENG.K-12.12: Applying language skills National Technology Standards for Grades 5-8 NT.K-12.1:Basic operations and concepts NT.K-12.2: Social, ethical, and human issues NTK.K-12.3: Technology productivity tools This material is based on work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No.0307709 Funding for this trip was provided by generous grants to the Yellowstone Park Foundation. Home | For Teachers | Ask An Expert | Evaluation | Contact Us ©The Yellowstone Park Foundation 2004 Privacy Disclaimer | Freedom of Information Act