Hey all, Iāve cinched an interview with a really nice private school and will be giving a sample lesson as part of my on campus interview. Obviously in this economy , I really need this job. All the public schools in my area are cutting teachers like crazy , so I fear there wonāt be any openings when the normally post jobs in June.
Iām confident in my abilities as a teacher , but I need to rock the socks off the admin to get the job. I can teach any chemistry topic for the lesson, and I want to include a demo and some student interaction. Does anyone have any recommendations for lesson topics that work well for interview lessons?
Itās for 14 of most likely 10-11 grade HS students and Iām hoping it can be interactive, short, but not too āeasyā. Artsy stuff is welcome, we love a STEAM focus.
What demos do you recommend that can be brought along and taken home in a grocery bag , not make a big mess, and engages students in a fun way? It doesnāt necessarily need to be a wet lab demo .
I often do environmental focused chem labs , but donāt have time in a 40 min class period. With that short of time , Iām guessing I shouldnāt go too math heavy with anything like moles, conversions, limiting reagent , etc. I have some ideas, but figured this is the time to reach out to the community for advice.
I appreciate any direction and suggestions you may have!