13.2 Deliberative Polling
From Sense & Sensibility & Science
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Learning Goals
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After this lesson, students should
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Before
- 1.1 Introduction and When Is Science Relevant
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- 7.1 Causation, Blame, and Policy
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- 10.1 Confirmation Bias
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- 13.1 Denver Bullet Study
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Before Class
- Everyone needs to have read the briefing materials.
- Coordinate with the TA and extra moderator for your section.
- Make a pre-poll form.
- Make a post-poll form.
- Make a spreadsheet to put student questions on.
- Prepare a seating chart.
- Review PlayPosit and discussion questions and ask faculty, Gabriel, or Emlen any questions you have.
- (Optional) Prepare a presentation.
During Class
- (10 min) Whole class review of deliberative polling and the briefing materials.
- Give the students the pre-poll and have them do it.
- (30 min) First round of deliberation.
- (10 min) Break and chance to read reading materials for answers.
- (30 min) Second round of deliberation.
After Class
- Compile the questions
Lesson Content
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Activity 1: Name
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Possible misconception that may need to be corrected and clarified. Intended answer to the above question.
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