Your Photo ColorOn-Graphics* puzzle is a full learning experience.
Putting the puzzle together is just the beginning.
1. Work in small groups of 4 to 6. Lay out the puzzle pieces and allow the participants to naturally figure out how they will work together as a team to complete the puzzle. In the process they will learn how to problem solve, communicate, and cooperate. Some will come forward as leaders. Others will follow as helpful workers. The leader's role is to encourage positive interactions between the participants.
2. Color the pictures. This will introduce the participants to the most obvious physical properties of the minerals.
3. Lead the participants to the computers and tablets and have them go to the website. (For easy access, here is the URL: www.http://www.diamonddanpublications.net/welcome-to-arizonas-mineral-treasures-a-photo-coloron-graphics-puzzle.html You can guide them to specific links. Or, you can allow them to explore and learn according to the ideas the interest and inspire them. If you have a time limit, it would be more beneficial to direct them to specific pages. If you have more flexibility, allow them to explore.
When exploring the website component, encourage your students to look carefully at each website page. It is like a treasure hunt. One page will lead you to a collection of cut, fold and paste crystal models. Another will introduce you to the world of Micromounting. Another will bring you to Arizona Mineral Collector's Cards. Enjoy the hunt!
Putting the puzzle together is just the beginning.
1. Work in small groups of 4 to 6. Lay out the puzzle pieces and allow the participants to naturally figure out how they will work together as a team to complete the puzzle. In the process they will learn how to problem solve, communicate, and cooperate. Some will come forward as leaders. Others will follow as helpful workers. The leader's role is to encourage positive interactions between the participants.
2. Color the pictures. This will introduce the participants to the most obvious physical properties of the minerals.
3. Lead the participants to the computers and tablets and have them go to the website. (For easy access, here is the URL: www.http://www.diamonddanpublications.net/welcome-to-arizonas-mineral-treasures-a-photo-coloron-graphics-puzzle.html You can guide them to specific links. Or, you can allow them to explore and learn according to the ideas the interest and inspire them. If you have a time limit, it would be more beneficial to direct them to specific pages. If you have more flexibility, allow them to explore.
When exploring the website component, encourage your students to look carefully at each website page. It is like a treasure hunt. One page will lead you to a collection of cut, fold and paste crystal models. Another will introduce you to the world of Micromounting. Another will bring you to Arizona Mineral Collector's Cards. Enjoy the hunt!
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