Prepare headings on individual sheets before class as a way to structure instruction.
Bring local images familiar to students into the classroom to make instruction more real.
Create opportunities for students to touch the model as appropriate.
Use “bullet points” rather than full paragraphs. You will avoid falling into the trap of reading to your class. This also helps students take notes in outline form.
Give your students time to take notes. Pause periodically to let them reflect, to ask questions, or simply to copy down what you have done.
Structure your work. You can use headings, coloured pens, circles, underlining and different styles of writing (block letters, all caps, etc.) to help students see different sections and concepts.
Create opportunities for students to analyse and comment on the model. This increases their understanding of the relationships between different inputs and rates.
Make your students create their own model / object.
Ask students questions about what they think caused the situation they are viewing.
Completed sheets can be hung around the room for reference at later times.
Use and vary the colour. Also, check from a distance to make sure the colours work well and are not distracting.
Avoid trying to support too many concepts with the same photograph as this can become confusing for students.
Each sheet of paper should contain one main idea, sketch, or theme.
Make sure the image is focused correctly and check occasionally that the image is aligned with the screen.
Write clearly and legibly. Use large letters and be sure those in the back can see.
