Workshop 3 Communication

Sit back to back with a partner If you are the describer: Describe and draw Sit back to back with a partner If you are the describer: You must not show the picture to your partner You are only allowed to describe the shapes that make up the picture If you are the drawer - try to draw the picture from your partners description 4 mins

Reveal the picture and discuss: Describe and draw Reveal the picture and discuss: For the person describing, what did you find difficult? For the person drawing, what was difficult for you? How could you make the instructions clearer? 2 mins

Swap roles. If you were the drawer you should become the describer. Describe and draw Swap roles. If you were the drawer you should become the describer. Remember, the describer: Must not show the picture Is only allowed to describe the shapes that make up the picture 4 mins

Working in teams of two, collect a Science Demo card. Practise the demonstration Think about how you will explain the science behind it When you are ready, find a team who did a different demo and show each other how to do it Once you’ve learned one demo, try another 20 mins

Working with your partner: Science demo Working with your partner: Pick one of the activities you have practised Plan a short presentation for the rest of the group Show the demonstration and explain the science behind it 10 mins

What was the best way to receive instructions? using diagrams, Top tip for outreach What was the best way to receive instructions? using diagrams, being told being shown trying it for yourself? What is your top tip for a future team planning a physics demonstration? 5 mins