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|title= Models in Science
|title= Models in Science
|topic= Models
|topic= Models
|image=Climateforgrouptalk-dfes1.jpg
|subject= Science, Teacher Education
|subject= Science, Teacher Education
|resourcenumber=TE0064
|resourcenumber=TE0064
|age= Secondary
|age= Secondary, KS3, 11-14 years
|content= The resource comprises one 3 page DfES document 'harvested' from a larger document (see below).  The document has a set of examples of models and analogies, with opportunity for teachers to discuss the use of models, and the various sorts of models.
|tagline=Teachers use models to help pupils make sense of their observations
|strategy=  
|content=Models offer a way to advance understanding in science. They help students to 'see' a beating heart or food digestion; the solar system or an ecosystem and they help by visualising
|Learning Objectives= In working through this you should explore ways to use models in science lessons, and the practicalities of setting up situations.  
abstract ideas such as particle theory or energy transfer. This 3-page guide, 'harvested' from a larger DfES document, begins to classify the models and analogies used around age 13.
|strategy=
|Learning Objectives= to know examples of models used in science lessons.  
|additional resources=  
|additional resources=  
|useful information=
|useful information=
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|format=.doc
|format=.doc
|resources=[[file:Models in Science.doc]]
|resources=[[file:Models in Science.doc]]
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[[Category:Secondary]] [[Category:Science]][[Category:Teacher Education]][[Category:External Resource]]
[[Category:Secondary]] [[Category:Science]][[Category:Teacher Education]] [[Category:External Resource]]
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