Sixth International Conference on Immersion and Dual Language Education: Connecting Research and Practice Across Contexts

Discussion Session (1 hour)

Mandarin

One-Way Second/Foreign Language Immersion

How does length affect the rate of vibration, and therefore the pitch? In this lesson, students use a waterphone, xylophone, kalimba, and string beam to explore how length affects pitch. The teacher uses a Gradual Release of Responsibilty model (I do, We do, You do) to help students build the Mandarin language skills that they need to learn the science content for this lesson and to express their findings in speaking and in writing; Students use a double bubble map to compare and contrast similarities and differences between sound instruments in writing, and then orally present their observations to the class—All in Mandarin.