Models in Science
About. 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.
Pedagogical content. An opportunity for teachers to discuss the use of modelling(ta) and visualisation(ta) in Key stage 3 science (edit)
| Resource details | |
| Title | Models in Science |
| Topic | [[Topics/Modelling|Modelling]] |
| Teaching approach | [[Teaching Approaches/Visualisation|Visualisation]], [[Teaching Approaches/Modelling|Modelling]] |
| Learning Objectives | In working through this you should explore ways to use models in science lessons, and the practicalities of setting up situations. |
| Format / structure | .doc |
| Subject | [[Resources/Teacher Education|Teacher Education]], [[Resources/Science|Science]] |
| Age of students / grade | [[Resources/11-14 years|11-14 years]], [[Resources/Secondary|Secondary]], [[Resources/Higher|Higher]], [[Resources/KS3|KS3]]
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| Related ORBIT Wiki Resources | See other DfEScience(i) resources |
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- This resource has been harvested by ORBIT and made into a document that can be edited from the DfES resource "Strengthening teaching and learning in science through using different pedagogies" (ref:0703-2004)
- The original can be downloaded from the 'National Archive' here http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20110809101133/nsonline.org.uk/node/154651.
- We have, in places, edited these resources to remove references to obsolete legislation, guidance, or websites or to otherwise adapt them to our purposes. In particular, we have separated out key elements of the resources into separate 'ideas'.
