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Science exam prep
Jordyn Pitman
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Nature of Science Overarching strand that covers - what science is and how scientists work - build an foundation for understanding the world -appreciation towards science, knowledge, investigations and everyday contexts.
Living World (biology) About living things and how they interact with each other and the environment. Life processes, ecology, biology ans sustainability. Example: Animals
Planet Earth and Beyond (geology) Interconnecting systems and processes of the Earth, solar system and beyond. Humans affect on planet earth positively and negatively. Example: Rocks
Physical World (physics) Explanations for a wide range of physical phenomena that are united by the concept of energy. Example: Light
Material World (chemistry) Study of matter and the changes it undergoes. Composition and properties of matter. Example: Rubbish
Animals (living world) misconceptions - Humans not an animal - Plants not living - Animal have four legs - Only birds can fly not animals
Animals (living world) scientists view - Humans are animals (mammals) - Plants are living because they need MRSGREN - Animal groupings will show the differnce in body types - Birds are a type of animal
Animals (living world) learning experiences - Get children to sort images of living and not living - Introduce each characteristic of MRSGREN and tick it off with different living things - Classify animal groupings - Explore a range of videos, pictures etc
Animals (living world) assessment strategies - initial diagnostic activity compared to end of unit activity (same one) - Flash card quiz - Make a poster/write up about an animal, a grouping of an animal or an aspect of MRS GREN
Rocks (Planet Earth and Beyond) misconceptions - All rocks are smooth/rough/grey... - Pebbles aren't rocks - Only one type of rock - Rocks are all the same size
Rocks (Planet Earth and Beyond) scientists views - Rocks change depending on where they have come from, what changes it has endured and the type of rock it is. - Pebbles are rocks, just small, smooth ones - Three types: igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic
Rocks (Planet Earth and Beyond) learning experiences - Group rocks according to colour/size/shape/texture - Label the rocks attributes - Magnify rocks - Make edible rocks (lolly cake, hokey pokey and choc slice) - Rock cycle
Rocks (Planet Earth and Beyond) assessment - Grouping of a range of rocks - label a rock at the start and revisit at end of unit/lesson - Ask for reasons as to why a particular rock looks like it does - Draw and label cycle of a rock
Rubbish (material world) misconceptions - Food doesn't recycle - Only bottles recycle - You can't re-use rubbish - Grouping rubbish
Rubbish (material world) scientists view - Food can be recycled along with appropriate plastic bottles, glass, cardboard... - Re-use rubbish such as plastic bags - Sort rubbish according to its physical and chemical properties - Different ways to sort rubbish - Sorting rubbish leads to recycling and re-using
Rubbish (material world) learning experiences - Sort rubbish according to what they think it might be made of or how it could be re-used, recycled or sent to dump - Explore and apply scientific groupings of rubbish - Sort pictures of rubbish and change between physical and chemical properties
Rubbish (material world) assessment - Sort rubbish initially and then come back to that same activity later (progression) - Timeline of rubbish items and sort according to decomposition - Quiz/activity to show difference in physical and chemical changes in rubbish
Light (physical world) misconceptions - light comes from the sun and light bulbs - clouds, sky and batteries give light - light comes from our eyes - a shadow is a reflection
Light (physical world) scientists views - Objects that reflect light do not give off light as a source - Light bounces off the object we can see and into our eyes - Light sources include incandescent (heat) and luminescent (chemical reaction) - shadow is blocked light (transmission)
Light (physical world) learning experiences - How do you see the teddy activity, drawing arrows to see how light reflects - seeing myself activity, use mirror to show the opposite 'you' moving - go outside when sunny to explore playing with shadows
Light (physical world) assessment - drawing of light pathway from teddy to eyes from light source - shadow questionnaire: what is shadow, can you catch your shadow
Define alternative conceptions - ideas chn have worked out for themselves - use them to explain the world around them - scientifically incorrect or partly - elicit these from diagnostic assessment - derived from books, media, adults, peers and experiences
Characteristics of alternative conceptions - not specific to age, gender, ethnicity... - influenced by everyday experiences - difficult to change - not automatically replaced by correction - a big difference in conception and scientific idea causes hard move - critical to planning and teaching
Strategies to uncover alternative conceptions - diagnostic assessment at beginning to plan and teach towards - find out prior knowledge by asking questions (Harlen & Qualter, 2004) - examples of writing, drawings, maps, cartoons - discussions on words, ideas, concepts, photos and videos
Specific examples towards uncovering alternative conceptions Link to contextual strands: - sort living and non-living (animals) - Label stages of rock cycle (rocks) - identify recyclable rubbish (rubbish) - Show arrows of light movement from the source (light)
Characteristics of NOS (Nature of Science) activities for effective teaching EXPLICIT and REFLECTIVE - use of generic activities (mystery box, tricky tracks and the hole picture) - use of contextual activities (Darwins orchid)
Importance of teaching NOS (Nature of Science) - most people are consumers of science - Helps to make informed decisions - understanding affects what you enact from the curriculum - can change your beliefs about science - increases interest in science - it's acurriculum requirement
Characteristics/aspects of NOS (Nature of Science) - way of explaining natural phenomena - scientific knowledge relies heavily on observation, evidence, inference, arguments and scepticism - no universal way to do science - scientists require accurate record-keeping, peer review and reproducability
NOS (Nature of Science) learning experiences - Tricky tracks: highlights difference between observation and inference. Several answers to the same question are valid. - Hole picture: reinforces difference between observation and inference. Introduces space for peer review, arguments and scepticism.
6 investigation types - Fair testing - Pattern seeking - Classifying and identifying - Exploring - Investigating models - Making things/developing systems
Fair testing + learning experience Observing an exploring relations between variables - Dancing raisins in different liquids
Exploring + learning experience Making careful observations of objects or events over time - Growing mould on food - Moth collecting
Classifying and identifying + learning experience Arranging phenomena into manageable sets and recognising the sets to which object/event belong, using a clear system. - animal kingdom classification - identifying bugs - classifying marine organisms
Pattern seeking+ learning experience Involves observing and recording natural events as they occur or carrying out experiments where the variable cant easily be controlled. - Exploring lunar tides - Earthquakes, past and future
Investigating models + learning experience Developing theories that model aspects of the natural and physical world and understanding these to explain an idea/concept. - Exploring the Solar system - Forming cinder cone models
Making things or developing systems + learning experience Designing an artefact to meet a need or to make a need. - Creating an insect habitat - Constructing a food web
Fair testing: What makes a fair test? - All variables stay the same except one (independent variable) - Careful and accurate monitoring Precise reading of data - Clear goal/ questions/ hypothesis - Gather and record data continuously
Fair testing: How to conduct a fair test - ensure your question is investigative - decide on your dependent and independent variables - collect and record your data - process and interpret your data - communicate and evaluate
Fair testing: Steps in a fair test 1. question 2. hypothesis 3. step-by-step experiment 4. collect data 5. describe observations 6. analyse data 7. present your findings
Characteristics of Socio-scientific issues 1 - scientific basis - great importance to society - relevant to students real-life events - local, regional and global dimensions - involve ethical and/or moral reasoning
Characteristics of Socio-scientific issues 2 - decisions involve both knowledge and values - understanding of probability and risk - requires an awareness of interdependence between science and society - reported in the media
Educational advantages of socio-scientific issues 1 - appreciate local issues and complexity of environmental issues - relevancy can cause student interest - confidence in expressing ideas - useful context fro exploring science concepts
Educational advantages of socio-scientific issues 2 - cross-curricular opportunities - learning about NOS - develops scientific literacy - citizenship education
How a unit of work based on socio-scientific issues can be developed - engagement of dialogue, debate and discussion -controversial topics - moral reasoning and ethical concerns involved -evidence-based reasoning (Skamp & Preston, 2015)
Ways to develop units of work - ensure students have background info - use appropriate questioning - appreciate students beliefs/morals - prepare range of tasks/investigations - guided discussion for debate and argument strategies
Importance of science education - encourage chn to pursue career in science - provide chn with world knowledge - develop scientific literacy - 'participate as critical, informed and responsible citizens' NZC 2007 - life skills
Various characteristics of scientific literacy 1. are interested and understand the world around us 2. engage in discourses of and about science 3. sceptical and questioning of claims made 4. question, investigate and draw evidence-based conclusions 5. make informed decisions about the environment
Scientific literacy implications 1. are interested and understand the world around us Finding out things that affect us and being able to extend your knowledge further. I- Relating concepts to chn everday lives and interests
Scientific literacy implications 2. engage in discourses of and about science Feeling comfortable enough to read and talk about science. I- Regular opportunities for chn to engage and be aware of the purposes of science
Scientific literacy implications 3. sceptical and questioning of claims made Being aware that people make claims about science sometimes for personal gain and that you can disagree or agree. I- Use of websites being inaccurate
Scientific literacy implications 4. question, investigate and draw evidence-based conclusions Based on evidence gathered in investigations, this is a process central to science I- opportunities for chn hands on experiences and asking questions. Practicing drawing conclusions from an inquiry
Scientific literacy implications 5. make informed decisions about the environment Thinking about the implications after the investigation and finding relevant information I- integrating science into everday lives as well as curriculum areas. Taking science trips
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