Giving students specific jobs during group activities can increase participation, cognitive engagement and efficiency of time use. Rayburn teacher, Heather Lynch, assigns student
roles during lab activities. Her specific roles are director, materials manager, facilitator and technician. The roles that you assign in your science class may vary. Check out the descriptions of roles in this article from the National Science Teachers Association. Ready -made role cards for elementary and for secondary science classrooms are available in Team Connect.
Feel free to contact your science IC or Debbie Richards if you have any questions about implementing student roles.