Carousel Brainstorm
Carousel on a sunny day (Gert-Jan van Vliet, iStockphoto)
Carousel on a sunny day (Gert-Jan van Vliet, iStockphoto)
Format
How does this align with my curriculum?
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Integrated Curriculum Grade 5: Science (Draft 2023)
IS 1.4: Collaborating with others effectively can help us to share meaningful explorations in impactful ways.
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Integrated Curriculum Grade 6: Science (Draft 2023)
IS 1.4: Collaborating with others effectively can help us to share meaningful explorations in impactful ways.
This strategy helps students generate ideas in response to prompts and build on the ideas of others.
Why use it?
- To generate ideas.
- To synthesize learning.
- To discuss new ideas in small groups.
Tips for success
- If using chart paper, record categories, topics, or questions before beginning.
How do I use it?
- Form groups of four to five.
- Each group starts at a different chart paper labelled with the categories, topics, or questions. This is their group’s home chart station.
- Round 1: Read prompt and brainstorm ideas for the category/topic/question at your home chart. Recording all ideas that come to mind.
- Round 2: Rotate to a new chart station. Review ideas listed on the chart and brainstorm and add additional new ideas.
- Repeat the process until you return to your home chart.
- Final Round: Review information added to your home chart and synthesize key information.
- Once students have completed the final round, bring the class back together.
- Share key ideas recorded by all groups on their charts in a class discussion.
Variations
If you are in a virtual environment, you can use a digital whiteboard tool like Padlet or Jamboard.