Discussion storyboards are a great way to get your students talking about their ideas in science! They allow students to critique and evaluate different viewpoints in a respectful and cooperative manner. This activity can be used at the start of the topic to identify what students already know about the topic, what questions they have and dispel any misconceptions students may have. The discussion storyboard can be downloaded as a Power Point presentation, printed or displayed digitally and serve as a visual guide that students can refer to as they progress through the unit.
Teachers may wish for students to work together on the discussion storyboard which is possible with Storyboard That's Real Time Collaboration feature! With Real Time Collaboration, students can work on the same storyboard at the same time which is perfect for this lesson! As teachers know, collaborating on assignments allows students to think on a deeper level while increasing their communication and problem-solving skills. Collaboration can also help cut down on the time it takes to complete a storyboard. While there is no set limit to the number of users who can work on a storyboard at once, we recommend five users or fewer for optimal performance. All of our assignments default to individual. To make this lesson collaborative, teachers must enable collaboration for the assignment within the "Edit Assignment" tab.
Teachers can begin by showing students the example discussion storyboard and ask them to look at the problem presented in the first cell. The following cells show four students who all have an idea about the problem in front of them. Students should think about whom they think is the most correct and be prepared to explain why that person is correct. In the collaborative storyboard, students can find a character within the Creator that looks like themselves, add it to a cell along with their name in the bottom text box and their argument in the speech bubble.
After students have created their storyboard, they can further discuss their ideas. This discussion can be carried out in a range of different formats. Students could discuss in pairs, small groups, or even in a teacher-led, entire class setting. It is important to agree on a list of discussion rules with students before they start so everybody gets a chance to participate. Students will also be able to practice adapting their speech to a formal debating context and can demonstrate their grasp of formal English.
Here are some other ideas to use these discussion storyboards in your lessons.
(These instructions are completely customizable. After clicking "Copy Activity", update the instructions on the Edit Tab of the assignment.)
After previewing the example discussion storyboard that shows four students who all have an idea about the problem in front of them, you will create your own discussion storyboard with your peers.
Student Instructions:
Collect all student responses and group them by viewpoint using sticky notes, digital slides, or a chart. This visual organization helps students see patterns and lets everyone’s ideas be heard.
Ask students to write or share one thing they learned and one question they still have. Reflection deepens understanding and highlights remaining misconceptions.
Lead a brief class talk to summarize main ideas, clarify misunderstandings, and connect concepts to real-life examples. This ensures key points from the storyboard activity are reinforced.
Have students create a mini-poster, sketchnote, or short video explaining what they now know about food groups. Creative tasks help students process and communicate their learning in fun ways!
A food groups discussion storyboard is a visual and collaborative tool that helps students discuss, critique, and evaluate ideas about nutrition and food groups. Students use the storyboard to present their opinions, explain reasoning, and respectfully consider others' viewpoints, making learning interactive and engaging.
Teachers can use discussion storyboards by presenting a food-related problem and having students illustrate their ideas in storyboard cells. Each student can add their character, name, and argument, then collaborate and debate which idea is most accurate, promoting deeper understanding of food groups.
Real-time collaboration lets students work together on the same storyboard, boosting communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills. It also saves time and encourages students to think more critically about food groups and nutrition concepts.
To set up a collaborative discussion storyboard in Storyboard That, teachers simply enable the collaboration feature in the 'Edit Assignment' tab. This allows multiple students to edit the same storyboard simultaneously for group learning.
Students can add extra cells to explain which peer they think is correct and why, create storyboards teaching proper concepts, or design their own food group discussions to share. These approaches make learning about nutrition more interactive and personal.