How do I use Brian in the natural sciences? – Handbuch | Brian

What subject areas do we consider natural sciences?

We consider the following subjects to be natural sciences:

Physics

Biology

Chemistry

(physical) geography

related subjects.

Areas of application for Brian in the natural sciences

In the natural sciences, Brian can be used both to build and reinforce empirical knowledge and to work toward higher-level learning objectives (e.g., independently explaining relationships).

Brian can be used to prepare for class, to follow up on class, or to prepare for exams.

See: Where and how do I use Brian in my teaching?

What's the fastest way to create a quiz in Brian?

The fastest way to create a learning quiz with questions and explanations is to feed an existing text into Brian's "Use existing materials" mode.

Suitable texts include, for example:

scientific articles

lectures

excerpts

web pages

See: What are my options when generating a quiz?

How do I use the AI Dialogue mode in the natural sciences?

The easiest way to create an AI Dialogue is via the chatbot (see AI Dialogue: Concept and Creation).

The following task types work especially well for science classes:

Explaining concepts: Students need to explain a concept and apply it, or put it into context. Example concepts: entropy; recessive genes; the fluid system of the eye.

Relating terms: Students first explain two terms individually, then analyze how they relate to each other. Example term pairs: chromosome and DNA; mass and kinetic energy.

Open questions: An open question can be asked, which students answer in free text. Example open questions: "What are the key physical characteristics of mollusks?"; "If I put a tea bag in hot water, it slowly turns brown. Why?"

Knowledge check: Students briefly explain terms and concepts on their own. The task is set up like an oral exam: the chatbot offers little help, and students get two attempts per term.

Role play: This task simulates a situation that needs to be mastered, with the chatbot playing the role of the dialogue partner. Example role play: a lab simulation.

Talk to a famous person: Students converse with a bot representing a famous person. The exact topic of conversation can be restricted. Example: Marie Curie, topic: radioactivity.

Tip: AI Dialogues can be contextualized by giving the chatbot texts or graphics as background information when creating the task — either as an uploaded document or described directly in the chat.