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Teaching Science for understanding
Rhonda BettsJunior LA ages 13-15 years
Parent Information Evening
Agenda
What is science?
How science impacts on daily life.
The importance of scientific learning.
Science in the Special Education classroom.
Science !
What is science?
Scientifically Minded People
CuriosityIntuitionImaginationThinkWonderConstructingParticipatingInvestigatingReflecting
What does Scientifically minded (or) being Scientifically Literate mean?
Scientifically
literatePeople
Are excited to comprehend and are interested in the world around them
Are able to recognise questions, investigate and draw evidence -based conclusions.
They make knowledgeable decisions about the environment and their health and wellbeing
Involve themselves in discussions of and about science
Are sceptical and questioning of claims made by others about scientific matters. Cited march 20, 2010 in Skamp,
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`But..... What is my child learning at School?
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Rich Tasks... Endangered Species
Rich Tasks
Set by the QSA (Queensland Studies Authority)
Inline with outcomes for Mainstream students
Content of lessons is altered but not different
Assessments are modified inline with each students IEP
Assistance is available to achieve these outcomes
The 5 Strands of Science
Science as a human endeavour
Earth and Beyond
Energy and Change
Life and Living
Natural and Processed Materials
How it will be Taught
Constructively, where...
Learners build their own knowledge and understanding
Learning is an active process
Learners link ideas together
Learners incorporate new information
The Role of the Teacher
Facilitate student learning
Provide meaningful learning experiences
Foster scientific language and communication skills
Provide experiences for students to ‘learn how’ rather than ‘learn that’
Cross Curricular Thematic Units
Who is a Scientist?
This guy??
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These Students?
Everyone
Who can be a Scientist?
EngineerFarmer
MechanicMiner
ElectricianCriminal Investigator
PoliticianTeacherParent
Science for life
To close.....
Science is an integral part of Australia’s school curriculum.
Science can be an exciting journey for everyone.
You can assist with science learning.
Further Reading
Cross Curricular Thematic Instruction http://www.eduplace.com/rdg/res/vogt.html
Australian Curriculum http://www.acara.edu.au/default.asp
Queensland Studies Authority http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au/