ONLINE ASSIGNMENT - CORRELATION

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JENNIFER. M. JOBPHYSICAL SCIENCE

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CORRELATION

CORRELATION

IntroductionScience cannot be taught in isolation. For an effective learning full advantage must be taken on the various correlations and applications of science. Correlation means the relationship between different subjects of the curriculum. It can be direct or reciprocal. The development of mind can be achieved when the person has got the ability to solve difficulties or practical problems. To solve a practical difficulty combined knowledge of physics and other branches of knowledge is necessary. The child must know the importance between the different branches of knowledge. To make them know the inter relationships, science must be taught in schools in relation to other subjects. Then only instructions in schools can be made efficient in solving practical problems to be face in life situations.

CONTENT

Physical science must be taught in correlation with other subjects. They should be made to realize how the different subjects in school curriculum are mutually supplementary.

Correlation is of three kinds

Correlation within the subject. Correlation with other subjects. Correlation with life and environment.

Correlation of science with other subjects can be of two

types:

Incidental correlation. Systematic correlation.

INCIDENTAL CORRELATION

It is a natural correlation. Correlation is secure by co-ordinating each topic with allied materials from other subjects. This would mean a broad treatment of the subject that brings about points of similarities between science and other related subjects. The success of incidental correlation depends on – 1. Wide Knowledge2. Versatility of the science teacher.Eg: A chemistry teacher teaching about oxygen, teacher says about haemoglobin, carrier of oxygen and mountaineers use oxygen carriers.

The syllabus in science must be organized with those of other subjects that when the

knowledge of a scientific principle is needed in understanding a topic like root pressure and

osmosis in other subjects like biology. Systematic correlation can be effective only when the teachers of different subjects co-operate and co-ordinate their work. This is

achieved by the careful planning of the curriculum.

SYSTEMATIC CORRELATION

CORRELATION OF SCIENCE WITHIN THE SUBJECT

All the branches of science are interdependent upon each other and there are number of facts and principles which are common to various science subjects. As a result of this, new subjects like physical chemistry, bio-physics, Biochemistry, Electrochemistry, Soil chemistry, etc. have been introduced. To illustrate a few topics in hygiene that arise from various science subjects are given below. Physics:

Light – Light and health, Light and germs, Light and vitamins, natural and artificial lighting.Chemistry:

The chemistry of foods, digestive system, vitamins, chemistry of blood, soap, hard and soft water detergents.Biology:

Developments structure and chief functions of the body breathing and correlation of blood.

CORRELATION OF SCIENCE WITH OTHER SUBJECTS

1. Correlation of Science and MathematicsMathematics is probably the sole language of science and

therefore a real understanding of science is impossible without

adequate knowledge of mathematics, algebraic equations, graph,

geometry, calculus, simple statistics are some of the useful tools of

science. Even simple measurements of area and space require the

knowledge of mathematics.

Eg: Knowledge of trigonometrical ratios is very helpful in

mechanics and light.

2. Correlation of Science and Biology

The study of natural sciences such as Zoology,

Botany and Physiology owe to physics and chemistry

to explain some common phenomena.

Eg: Absorption and evaporation of water,

assimilation of food taken from the soil and

atmosphere are explained by physics and chemistry.

3 . Corre la t ion Of Sc ience And Language

The pupils of science often have to write essays on

scientific topics on inventions and life history of

scientists and notes on their laboratory experiments.

They could be encouraged to write in distinct lucid

language. Science and language teachers have equal

responsibilities in developing clear and accurate

expressions. Science books on natural history and

biography are valuable contributions to literature

and provide excellent reading material.

4. Correlat ion Of Science And Geography

Physical geography is based on scientific

principles so it can be correlated with physical

sciences. Facts of climates and seasons depend

on the elementary notions of scientific principles.

Instruments like barometer, rain gauge, sun dial,

magnetic needle, used by geographer are

common to science also.

5. Correlation of Science and History

It is useful to mention events in the world history which

coincide with important scientific discoveries. Certain

important discoveries and inventions to place in the reign

of certain famous kings who patronized the scientists.

Eg: Archimedes and the king of Syracuse.

Archimedes found a solution to a problem when the

king asked him to examine the purity of his crown.

Archimedes got the royal patronage in his search for

scientific truth.

6. Correlat ion of Science and Geology

Points common for both are different types of are

mentioned below.

eg: 1. Different type rocks, minerals

contained in it.

2. Weathering, metallurgy.

3. Meteorology – Scientific study of the

exact measurements of weather.

4. Water and Petroleum analysis.

7. Correlation of Science and Drawing

Science offers a vast scope for activities connected

with art and craft.

Eg: 1. Model making, Painting, Drawing can be encouraged in the

course of teaching science.

2. Drawing of charts diagrams, and pictures related to

science.

8. Correlat ion of Science with Music and Craft

In science a student get the knowledge f resonance,

vibrating systems in strings and their columns and

musical scales which is quite useful to him to

undergo a study of music. In music the student

comes across various types of instruments and

equipments which are based on the principles of

science.

Eg: Polishing articles of wood and metal,

soldering can be encouraged among the

pupils.

Modern man lives in a scientific society. Many natural phenomena that we see in our daily life can be explained with the help of simple scientific principles. In every topic, there can be innumerable local examples like ecosystem, such correlation makes the teaching of science interesting and realistic. Science teacher should relate the classroom teaching with the social and physical environments by quoting examples from the daily life of the child. We should take the students to a factory or on excursion while dealing with the topic concerning these.

Eg: Water purification, Disinfectants, Insecticides and Manures provide examples of everyday use of science.

Correlation of science with life and environment

Education is only a means to an end. All the subjects are taught to fit children into life and held them understand and appreciate it. Hence it is not the isolated knowledge of different subjects but the synthesized form that would be really useful to them. By correlation, the relation between different subjects is better brought about than when the subjects are separately studied. By the use of correlation the pupil is able to organize the different pieces of knowledge in a well ordered system.

Conclusion

Theoretical base of teaching and pedagogical analysis – Dr. T. K. Mathew and Dr. T. M. Mollykutty

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