Resources: ICT
From OER in Education
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- [[Topics/Area|Area]]
- [[Topics/Perimeter|Perimeter]]
- [[Topics/Polygons|Polygons]]
- [[Topics/Assessment|Assessment]]
- [[Topics/Astronomy|Astronomy]]
- [[Topics/E-safety|E-safety]]
- [[Topics/Blogs|Blogs]]
- [[Topics/E-skills|E-skills]]
- [[Topics/Curriculum development|Curriculum development]]
- [[Topics/Curriculum planning|Curriculum planning]]
- [[Topics/ICT|ICT]]
- [[Topics/Blogs|Blogs]]
- [[Topics/E-skills|E-skills]]
- [[Topics/Copyright|Copyright]]
- [[Topics/Blogs|Blogs]]
- [[Topics/CPD|CPD]]
- [[Topics/Consecutive Sums|Consecutive Sums]]
- [[Topics/E-skills|E-skills]]
- [[Topics/Creativity|Creativity]]
- [[Topics/Literacy|Literacy]]
- [[Topics/Curriculum development|Curriculum development]]
- [[Topics/Sharing practice|Sharing practice]]
- [[Topics/Curriculum development|Curriculum development]]
- [[Topics/Virtual Learning Environment|Virtual Learning Environment]]
- [[Topics/Science Education|Science Education]]
- [[Topics/Science curriculum|Science curriculum]]
- [[Topics/Curriculum planning|Curriculum planning]]
- [[Topics/Digital Art|Digital Art]]
- [[Topics/Digital Media|Digital Media]]
- [[Topics/Discussion|Discussion]]
- [[Topics/ICT|ICT]]
- [[Topics/Video|Video]]
- [[Topics/QR codes|QR codes]]
- [[Topics/ICT|ICT]]
- [[Topics/Multimedia|Multimedia]]
- [[Topics/Populations|Populations]]
- [[Topics/Ecology|Ecology]]
- [[Topics/Environment|Environment]]
- [[Topics/Ethics|Ethics]]
- [[Topics/Human reproduction|Human reproduction]]
- [[Topics/Genetics|Genetics]]
- [[Topics/Force|Force]]
- [[Topics/Games|Games]]
- [[Topics/Genetics|Genetics]]
- [[Topics/Geography in Education|Geography in Education]]
- [[Topics/Global education|Global education]]
- [[Topics/Graph|Graph]]
- [[Topics/Graph transformations|Graph transformations]]
- [[Topics/Group talk|Group talk]]
- [[Topics/ICT|ICT]]
- [[Topics/Living things|Living things]]
- [[Topics/Using images|Using images]]
- [[Topics/Maps|Maps]]
- [[Topics/Measuring|Measuring]]
- [[Topics/Multimedia|Multimedia]]
- [[Topics/Using images|Using images]]
- [[Topics/OER4Schools|OER4Schools]]
- [[Topics/Teacher Education Resources for Sub-Saharan Africa|Teacher Education Resources for Sub-Saharan Africa]]
- [[Topics/Probability|Probability]]
- [[Topics/Scientific literacy|Scientific literacy]]
- [[Topics/Science citizenship|Science citizenship]]
- [[Topics/Reading skills|Reading skills]]
- [[Topics/Study skills|Study skills]]
- [[Topics/Sampling|Sampling]]
- [[Topics/Science|Science]]
- [[Topics/Simultaneous Equations|Simultaneous Equations]]
- [[Topics/Standard Index Form|Standard Index Form]]
- [[Topics/Statistics|Statistics]]
- [[Topics/Using ICT in Science Teaching|Using ICT in Science Teaching]]
- [[Topics/Using images|Using images]]
- [[Topics/Visualisation|Visualisation]]
- [[Topics/Wikis|Wikis]]
- [[Topics/Wikis|Wikis]]
Relevant resources
| Assessment | Diagnostic Questions in Maths Teaching | |
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Using questions to probe what pupils do, and do not, understand These questions provide a useful starting point from which to think about the use of diagnostic questions(ta) for assessment(ta) for learning and whole class(ta) dialogic teaching(ta). They may be useful for teachers in their own right as sample questions, or to think about the best way to deliver feedback, use ICT tools effectively, and support learners through assessment. In this context the questions should be considered with a critical eye. Teachers might like to think about:
Teachers might take this as an opportunity to engage in sharing practice(ta) to think about how to use such questions in the classroom - perhaps using mini-whiteboards(tool) or ICT tools - and outside of them, perhaps using quiz(tool) or voting(tool) software. | |
| Assessment | Using Assessment to Raise Achievement in Maths | |
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Learning goals; self & peer assessment; effecting questioning; marking and case studies This resource explores approaches to assessment(ta) in maths, including the sharing of learning objectives(ta), group work(ta), whole class(ta) assessment, questioning(ta) and more. Four case studies serve as useful discussion prompts to share practice(ta). This .doc version of the QCA's 'Using assessment(ta) to Raise Achievement in Maths' allows schools to select parts of the document that are most relevant to them.
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| Assessment | Changing KS3 Questions for Engaging Assessment | |
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A large set of questions grouped by topic, paper, and national curriculum level Test questions are often seen as uninteresting and useful only to assess pupils summatively. This resource however allows questioning(ta) to be used to support pupils’ revision, creativity and higher order(ta) problem-solving in class. The tasks could be conducted via whole class(ta) discussion(ta) or assessment(ta), perhaps using mini-whiteboards(tool), or in small group work(ta) situations.
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| Astronomy | Stars in the sky: what's up? | |
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Use a software planetarium and encourage students to think about astronomy This activity offers an opportunity for whole class(ta) discussion(ta) and questioning(ta) centred around the use of the Stellarium. It also affords good opportunities for self-directed study or homework(ta) extensions, including perhaps the use of free mobile apps(tool) (see below). There are also opportunities for some cross curricula(i) discussion of geography (navigation by stars) and history or literacy in relation to the ancient world.
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| Astronomy | Recreating the Big Bang | |
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An introduction to the creation of the Universe. This presentation offers a tour of the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) and explains why it is worth spending money on one experiment. It then delves into particle physics, looking at sub-atomic particles to offer analogies for what these particles are. The session focuses on whole class(ta) dialogue(ta) and higher order(ta) thinking skills as well as exploring scientific language(ta). This 4th session and the 5th are together the most theoretically complex and they present challenges to young peoples world views. As such they are led as much by their questions(ta) as by the presentation.
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| Astronomy | It's full of stars | |
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Using a telescope and considering how those early astronomers may have worked Astronomy(topic) has been practiced for centuries and doesn't require expensive equipment! This first session aims to train the whole class(ta) to use a telescope and, hopefully, to provide an opportunity to engage in some active learning(ta). The lesson includes some naked-eye observations and describes how modern technology helps scientists know where to look. You can explore the scientific method(ta) and language(ta) at this point, using targeted questioning(ta)/differentiation(ta). Students may be able to engage in an inquiry(ta)-based project around this work, perhaps for homework(ta).
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| Blogs | Creating and Using OER to Promote Best Practice | |
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One school's approach to sharing and promoting best practice using a blog This lesson idea encourages collaboration(ta) between teachers in order to develop and share practice(i) across a school. Blogs provide excellent opportunities for children and adults to share ideas and work together. They encourage and enable dialogue(ta) between a writer - or group of writers - and an audience, allowing for quick and easy feedback. They enable questions(ta) to be asked and answered quickly. This example shows a blog being used to encourage discussion(ta) to enable curriculum planning(topic) and curriculum development(topic).
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| Blogs | Getting a buzz out of blogging | |
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| Blogs | Digital Reporters at Camp Cardboard | |
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Children using iPads to blog about Cardboard Sculptures This activity is a cross curricula(subject) activity, involving a collaborative(tool) approach, giving children the opportunity to work together on a blog. Children were encouraged to engage in group talk(ta) and discussion(ta) in the classroom to reflect on the activity they were to report on. The activity furthers e-skills(topic) and e-safety(topic) through the use of whole class(ta) participation. The specific art activity provided a great stimulus for the blogging. Equally, however, this approach could be applied to any event in or out of school. The use of blogging and social media gave the opportunity for children to share their ideas with a wider audience, and also gave opportunities for real-time feedback to their work. The use of hand-held technology also enabled active learning(ta) as the portability of the iPads and iPods allowed them to be used outside the classroom.
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| CPD | Giving Oral Feedback | |
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Developing good practice in giving oral feedback This resource discusses giving oral feedback, particularly in the context of assessment(ta), which could include whole class(ta) discussion(ta) or group talk(ta), as well as questioning(ta) contexts.
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| CPD | Encouraging Pupils to Ask Effective Questions | |
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Getting pupils to do the questioning This resource describes some methods to encourage pupils themselves to engage in effective questioning(ta) - an active learning(ta) approach which may be useful in whole class(ta) or group work(ta) discussion(ta).
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| CPD | Group Work - Group Size | |
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What size group are we in today? Thinking about group size This resource discusses group work(ta) sizes, and the practical benefits and limitations of various group sizes - from individual work to whole class(ta) work.
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| Consecutive Sums | Using Prime and Square Numbers - How Old Am I? | |
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Last year I was square, but this year I am in my prime. How old am I? This short activity offers opportunity for pupils to engage in mathematical thinking(ta) and higher order(ta) problem solving/reasoning(ta). They should be able to make links between different areas of mathematics and explore their ideas in whole class(ta) discussion(ta) and questioning(ta).
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| Creativity | Exploring the intersections of digital literacy and creativity | |
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A DEFT case study with Mundella Primary School, Sheffield This cross curricula(i) case study focusses on Digital Literacy, in particular using E-skills(topic) to: extend/update teaching skills and support CPD and explore the creative potential of digital technologies. The case study examines the potential of using mobile technologies to enhance creative aspects of learning.
One of the lesson ideas from the case study is available as a separate resource at Creating Digital Paintings using iPads | |
| Digital Art | Creating Digital Painting using iPads | |
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Children using iPads to create observational drawings of flowers This activity is a cross-curricular(subject) activity, that gives children to opportunity to work independently on an art activity that also encourages the development of E-skills(topic). This activity encouraged inclusion(ta) as the children's final work was displayed as a collaborative(tool) piece, where all children had the opportunity to make an equal contribution.
In this instance, the children created observational drawings of flowers. However, the subject of the art could change to fit with any topic across the curriculum. The use of hand-held technology could also active learning(ta) as the portability of the iPads and iPods would allow them to be used outside the classroom, thus enabling observational drawings to be made in a range of locations. | |
| Digital Media | 21st century show and tell | |
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A DEFT case study with Dinnington Comprehensive, Rotherham This cross curricula(i) case study focusses on Digital Literacy, in particular using E-skills(i) to: support skills in writing/recording for a target audience and to improve communication and research skills through the process of creating OER(i)s. The case study illustrates issues involved in the use of video(i) for educational purposes, with an emphasis on students producing and releasing OERs. The method could also be used for self/peer assessment(i) with pupils.
One of the lesson ideas from the case study is available as a separate resource at Creating Instructional Videos. | |
| Discussion | The Environment for Group Talk in Science | |
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"Ask questions rather than provide answers: ‘What’s the strength of his or her point?’ ‘How you could check that out?’ " This resource contains a set of activities and examples to discuss and work through based around maintaining group talk(ta) in whole class(ta) and group work(ta) settings, including setting up Ground Rules, and creating appropriate environments (physical and 'class rule' based) for argumentation(ta) and discussion(ta)
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| Environment | Our Living Environment | |
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Wise up on ecology This study module, an online booklet, deals with the particular ways of thinking about and studying of the environment. It is a useful homework(ta) resource to encourage pupils to engage with key scientific vocabulary(ta) and use their knowledge of the scientific method(ta) to engage with inquiry(ta) learning.
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| Ethics | Ethical issues in human reproduction | |
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Why does reproduction raises so many ethical issues? When does life begin? This lesson outline stimulates A-level students to engage in discussion(ta), develop their reasoning(ta) skills and increase their awareness of the bioethical(topic) issues involved in human reproduction.
Background texts and open-ended questioning(ta) about human reproduction, contraception and IVF are provided as the stimulus. Small group discussion about these topics, writing on post-it notes, and reading case studies aim to get students reasoning(ta) to justify their opinions, and to compare and evaluate competing views. Finally, whole class(ta) discussion synthesises the emerging ideas and encourages students to consider changing their positions or adding additional issues to a recording table. | |
| Force | Force | |
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Thinking about 'force' in the national curriculum This sessions engaged pupils in inquiry(ta) using the scientific method(ta) to explore force. It offers opportunity for teachers to use higher order questioning(ta), whole class assessment(ta) and to engage pupils in effective group work(ta) for investigation.
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| Force | Which material makes a good parachute? | |
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A simple investigation into parachutes and air resistance This activity supports a number of learning types:
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| Force | Building bridges from a piece of A4 paper | |
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A bridge too far... This activity supports a number of learning types:
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| Force | What makes a good paper airplane? | |
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| Force | What floats and what sinks | |
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Is getting in the bath a way to lose weight? This activity supports a number of learning types:
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| Force | Force in the early years | |
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Thinking about the language of force This lesson idea highlights the scientific language(ta) around the topic of force, and through group work(ta) and whole class(ta) dialogue(ta) engages pupils in inquiry(ta) and the scientific method(ta) surrounding force.
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| Genetics | How DNA is sequenced: the stages | |
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The complexity and scale of genome sequencing Students match diagrams of the stages of DNA sequencing with a list of text descriptions of the process. The lesson can involve students discussing in pairs / group work(ta), followed by a teacher or student-led plenary. Students would share ideas, come to a consensus and check the ‘whole class(ta) response’ with their version. The teacher's questioning(ta) can focus on scientific method(ta) and use of scientific language(ta). The lesson idea provides opportunities for the effective use of assessment(ta).
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| Genetics | Human Genome Project: from Sequencing to Sharing Genomic Information | |
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Discuss and share economic, political and ethical issues. This resource provides guidance on how to use whole class(ta) discussion(ta) and/or small group work(ta) to engage students with the science and the economic, political, ethical(topic), legal and social issues of a scientific project such as the HGP. Its focus is on the scientific method(ta); language(ta) and the nature of scientific inquiry(ta).
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| Geography in Education | Geography in Education | |
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Where is it? Exploring the place of geography in the curriculum This unit looks at the contribution that geography can make in the education of young people and the characteristics and purpose of geography as a subject.
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| Global education | A global dimension to science education in schools | |
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Science and technology beyond the Western world This study unit is aimed at teachers who would like to give a more global feeling to their teaching. It shows how to source articles with an emphasis on science and technology beyond the Western world and how to incorporate them into teaching the curriculum.
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| Graph | Variation of human characteristics - Visualising Class data | |
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A big survey of ourselves, measuring hands, feet and more The lesson offers the opportunity to explore measurement, relationships between measurement, and ways to visualise and summarise this data. The use of ICT(i) allows the teacher to enter data and for pupils to immediately see the impact this has on the pie chart and frequency tables (which are automatically updated). This also allows the teacher to change the 'range' for the frequency counts, and discuss with pupils the impact of this on the pie chart, and whether this is a good representation - encouraging the use of mathematical language(ta) and scientific method(ta) throughout. In collecting the data pupils have opportunity for some self-directed group work(ta) - to measure various lengths as described below - and the teacher could use whole class(ta) questions(ta) to explore the strategies taken to conduct this investigation(ta).
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| Group talk | Organising Group Talk in Science | |
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The group in which students are expected to work has a huge bearing on their willingness to speak openly. Can we better manage group talk? This resource contains activities and examples relating to group talk(ta) in science lessons in whole class(ta) and group work(ta) settings.
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| ICT | Infant and Primary Science Activities with Sensors | |
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A compendium of investigations with sensors in primary science. This is a compendium of activities to engage pupils in inquiry(ta) based learning in the scientific method(ta), often making effective use of ICT(i) and sensors(tool). The activities involve whole class(ta) questioning(ta) and collaborative(ta) group work(ta).
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| ICT | Creating Instructional Videos | |
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Children create instructional videos to upload to YouTube This activity is a cross-curricular(subject) activity with a literacy focus, involving a collaborative(tool) approach, giving children to opportunity to work together to produce a set of instructional resources. Children were encouraged to engage in group talk(ta) and discussion(ta) in the classroom to reflect on what they should include in their videos. The activity furthers e-skills(topic) through the use of whole class(ta) participation. It develops e-safety(topic) skills through discussion of the issues relating to posting digital content online. Children were allowed to choose their own subject for the video, although this could be set by a teacher with a specific outcome in mind, or could be tailored to cover a particular topic or subject. It could, for instance, be used to explain their mathematical thinking(ta).
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| ICT | Creativity and ICT | |
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Building communities and exploring creativity This unit engages with the debates surrounding the term ‘creativity(tool)' and explores ways in which ICT(i) creates new opportunities for creativity and collaboration(ta)
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| ICT | IT in Secondary Science | |
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A whole book of ideas for using generic ICT tools in science This book provides resources and lesson ideas with ICT(i) as a key focus for use in inquiry(ta) based learning and the scientific method(ta). It offers opportunities for use of group work(ta) and collaboration(ta) as well as whole class(ta) questioning(ta).
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| ICT | Data Logging inservice booklet | |
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A compendium of CPD and ITE activities on why we use sensors and the practicalities of implementing their use Activities and advice for using ICT(i) for use in inquiry(i) based learning and the scientific method(i).
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| ICT | Data Logging and Control | |
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A compendium with numerous ideas for using sensors to teach science. This book provides a set of resources and lesson ideas with ICT(i) as a key focus for use in inquiry(ta) based learning and the scientific method(ta). It offers opportunities for use of group work(ta) and collaboration(ta) as well as whole class(ta) questioning(ta).
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| ICT | The use of mobile apps for digital story-telling by nursery pupils | |
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A DEFT case study This cross curricula(i) case study focusses on Digital Literacy, in particular using E-skills(topic) to: explore the creative potential of digital technologies for storytelling and to improve language skills. The case study explores the educational potential of mobile devices to support children's creative involvement with digital literacy. It also explores issues related to pupils using Web2.0 applications to share resources openly.
One of the lesson ideas from the case study is available as a separate resource at Telling Stories about Farm Animals | |
| ICT | Primary Science Curriculum Activities with Sensors | |
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A compendium of investigations with sensors in primary science This resource provides a set of activities to engage pupils in inquiry(ta) based learning in the scientific method(ta), often making effective use of ICT(i) and sensors(tool). The activities involve whole class(ta) questioning(ta) and collaborative(ta) group work(ta).
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| ICT | IT in Primary Science | |
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A whole book of ideas for using generic ICT tools in science This book is a compendium of lesson ideas with ICT(i) as a key focus for use in inquiry(ta) based learning and the scientific method(ta). It offers opportunities for use of group work(ta) and collaboration(ta) as well as whole class(ta) questioning(ta).
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| Literacy | Developing Language in Primary Science | |
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Language development and the use of appropriate vocabulary(ta) is highlighted as important across the curriculum. Incorporating this consideration into science planning(ta) is important for meeting the target of developing language. The importance of language and talk in science – including through group work(ta), and Whole class(ta) dialogue – is highlighted elsewhere (and in the resource) but includes the ability to explain concepts, understand synthesising ideas (including those from other people and texts), and the need to read and write for different purposes, (including conceptual understanding, data presentation, etc). These are key ideas in communicating the scientific method(ta) | |
| Living things | Classifying and organising living things using images | |
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Find different ways to classify living things This lesson offers opportunities to explore ways to classify living things as well as characteristics which might be relevant, and how to address difficulties that may arise when trying to classify things in this way. The activity may be enhanced by the use of ICT(i) software (e.g. Picasa) but could be carried out with paper-based resources.
This lesson presents a good opportunity for small group work(ta) and some inquiry(ta) into how we classify; and why some classification methods might be more useful, or more scientifically interesting than others. There is also a good opportunity to use different sorts of questioning(ta); to encourage pupils to question each other; to engage in peer assessment(ta) and to focus discussion(ta) on the scientific method(ta) using key vocabulary(ta). | |
| Maps | Restless Earth | |
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How would you respond? Using maps to model disaster support and recover exercises. This is a free workshop offered by the British Cartographic Society (BCS). Students are assigned roles for group work(ta) tasks to represent various disaster recovery agencies. Learning and teaching focuses around small group work, co-inquiry(ta), exploring ideas alongside negotiation, enquiry-based learning as well as a final whole class(ta) dialogue(ta). The overall aim of the workshop is for each group to produce a map suitable to meet the needs of the various disaster recovery agencies. BCS organise and supervise the event on the day. They run the workshops throughout the year at a variety of locations. Schools can host their own event or attend an organised one elsewhere. The only proviso is that BCS have access to a large hall with Internet available. If you would like to host or attend a Restless Earth workshop please contact the British Cartographic Society via the following link: http://www.cartography.org.uk/default.asp?contentID=982 | |
| Measuring | Measuring Light - Does light shine through everything? | |
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Using a sensor to see what's transparent and translucent This lesson involves the use of higher order questioning(ta) on scientific method(ta) topics to engage pupils in an inquiry(ta) relating to the nature of light, its measurement, and the use of sensors.
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| Measuring | Measuring Temperature - Cold and Hot | |
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Put a number on the meaning of hot and cold This lesson involves the use of higher order questioning(ta) to engage pupils in an inquiry(ta) relating on how to record temperature and the use of sensors.
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| Measuring | Measuring Light - Light and Dark | |
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Light can be light, dark or somewhere in between This lesson involves the use of higher order questioning(ta) on scientific method(ta) topics to engage pupils in an inquiry(ta) relating to the nature of light, its measurement, and the use of sensors.
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| Measuring | Monitoring Temperature - Day and Night | |
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What happens to the room's temperature when I'm not here? This lesson involves the use of higher order questioning(ta) on scientific method(ta) topics to engage pupils in an inquiry(ta) relating to recording temperature and the use of sensors.
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| Multimedia | Working with multimedia | |
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| Polygons | Exploring properties of rectangles: Perimeter and area. | |
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Do two rectangles that have the same area also have the same perimeter? A problem to inspire higher order(ta) questioning(ta) especially in whole class(ta) dialogic teaching(ta) encouraging pupils to engage in mathematical thinking(ta) and language(ta). You could use Geogebra(tool) in this investigation, as an example of same-task group work(ta).
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| Populations | Populations and ecosystems | |
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Rabbits and vegetation - a real population case study Learning objectives are met using the following approaches:
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