Launch
Meet Dirt Bike Experts
Content Expertise
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Collaboration
Essential Question
Critique and Revision
Work with a partner to meet a local dirt bike expert (such as your dad or a nearby power sports store staff member). Ask short questions about common rebuilding challenges, listen for key needs, and observe tools or parts used. Record simple notes and sketches to capture what matters to riders.
Plan day
Day 1
Duration
60 min
Grouping
Pair
Steps
5 steps
Lesson plan
5 steps · 60 min| # | What teachers do |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduce the idea of meeting dirt bike experts and discuss the importance of learning from experienced individuals. (10 min) |
| 2 | Share the essential question about how to effectively disassemble and reassemble a dirt bike, emphasizing the goal of understanding expert insights. (15 min) |
| 3 | Work with a partner to create simple interview questions focused on common rebuilding challenges and tools. (20 min) |
| 4 | Role-play interviewing a dirt bike expert with a partner, practicing asking questions and recording notes. Include movement break with a quick stretching exercise. (30 min) |
| 5 | Review the notes and sketches from the role-play and discuss observations with your partner. (15 min) |
Preparation (3 items)
- Arrange a mock interview setup with visual aids, such as pictures of dirt bikes and parts, to simulate a realistic environment.
- Prepare anchor charts that display examples of interview questions and prompts regarding dirt bike mechanics.
- Create manipulatives such as cut-out images or toy parts for students to use during their interviews and role-play.
Student-facing instructions
Your task today is to learn from meeting dirt bike experts. You will first discuss why meeting experts is important, and then work with a partner to create questions about rebuilding dirt bikes. You'll role-play an interview scenario with your partner. Remember to jot down notes and sketches that capture key insights. Materials you will need include paper, pencils, and printed images of dirt bikes.