let’s reflect on the homework assignment o read the article on tenets of the nature of science....
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Let’s reflect on the homework assignment
O Read the article on Tenets of the Nature of Science. Reflect on ONE of the activities we did
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Math and Science InstituteExploring Physical Science
Today’s AgendaReview of blog assignments
Engage in Science TasksAnd Discussion of Pedagogy
Facilitators: Kali Douglas – [email protected] Baxter-Williams – [email protected]
Content Specialist Teachers for Science
5:30 pm
6:00 – 8:30 pm
Learner ObjectivesO Distinguish between different types of matterO Observe how matter changesO Follow processes of systematically making
observations, asking questions, making predictions, planning investigations, taking measurements, collecting data, and coming to decisions based on evidence.
O Explore a framework for teaching scientific inquiry
Essential Questions1. What is matter and how does it behave. 2. What is the difference between a chemical
property and physical property of matter?3. What is the 5E framework?
Readings for this session:O Properties of Matter, and Phase Change
Lesson ActivitiesO “The Courage to Be Constructivist” articleO Teaching Using the 5E's Instructional Model
handoutsO An Inquiry Primer (article by Alan Colburn)O Rubrics and Checklist for Investigative
Procedure
Cooperative Learning Groups & Responsibilities
Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4
JamesKaren Vinkeisha
Jay DeliaYvonne
VernetteAliciaNjeri
Group Leader Task Manager Materials Manager
Recorder
Liaison between group and teacherGroup speaker
Ensure all members are participating, on task, and keeps track of time.
Collects and returns all materials for group
Records all information necessary on chart paper to reflect participants thoughts and ideas
Task 1: STUDENT ACTIVITY: How Can You Classify Matter
When I came out of your house this morning to come to school, I found a big pan of this mystery material with the word “oobleck” scribbled on it. No other messages, just “oobleck.” I need your help to discover what this very mysterious green stuff really is.
1. How might you find out more about the properties of Oobleck?
2. Use the tools given to you to Investigate whether Ooblek is a solid or liquid?
3. Record your observations. 4. Be prepared to Communicate How you classified
Ooblek, What observations helped you make your decision? Create at least 2 or 3 pieces of evidence to support your claims
Is Ooblek a solid or liquid?
CLAIMS EVIDENCE
Reflection1.) Did we do Science? What were some examples that you, the students were doing during this activity. 2.) What was my role (teacher) during this activity? Discuss some of the things I did throughout the activity3.) What was your role (student) during this activity? Discuss some of the things you and your partner did throughout the activity. 4.) Was I checking for student understanding at any point during this activity? Describe when. 5.) Recall some of the types of questions I asked students throughout activity.
1. With your partner:O Fill a container ½ way with water.O Slowly add 5 cubes of ice to water, stirring
water continuously. Wait about 3 minutes. O Make an observation about what you saw
around the outside of the cup.O Draw (don’t forget to label) and explain your
observation
Task 1: STUDENT ACTIVITY: Changes of State
What is CONDENSATION?
How does condensation
occur? When warm moist air (water vapor)
meets a cool surface, the water
vapor is cooled and turns into a
liquid.
When water vapor turns into a liquid
Task 1: STUDENT ACTIVITY: Changes of State
2. With your team design a plan to investigate “How you can increase the rate of condensation around the cup?”Questions your group should ask themselves:1. What is the idea for exploration?2. Write out each step so someone else could do it
from your directions. 3. List the materials will you need?4. What are the variables that will stay the same?5. What variables might change? 6. What will you measure or record? 7. How will you record your data (chart/graph/diagram)3. Carry out the experiment and report your findings.
Reflection1.) Did we do Science? What were some examples that you, the students were doing during this activity. 2.) What was my role (teacher) during this activity? Discuss some of the things I did throughout the activity3.) What was your role (student) during this activity? Discuss some of the things you and your partner did throughout the activity. 4.) Was I checking for student understanding at any point during this activity? Describe when. 5.) Recall some of the types of questions I asked students throughout activity.
3 types of Inquiry Structured inquiry – Teacher gives students problems, materials and procedures to carry out investigations. Laboratory activities with procedures, materials, and questions are specified. Most traditional type of inquiry
Guided Inquiry – Teacher gives problem and materials, student come up with the outcome. Students are given a hard-boiled egg and paper supplies. Students are asked to create a device using the supplies that will protect the egg when it is dropped from a five-story building.
Open Inquiry – Students plan all phases of investigation. Students take a field trip to a vegetable garden. Students are given several minutes to explore the garden. Working with a partner, students must identify a researchable problem and conduct an investigation based on their observations. For example, which vegetables grow best in shade?
Homework Reflection – Blogging
The 5 E's is an instructional model based on the constructivist approach to learning, which says that learners build or construct new ideas on top of their old ideas. The 5 E's can be used
with students of all ages, including adults.
Read the article “The Courage to Be Constructivist”
Write a brief reflection on this article
Submit your online response prior to the next session. www.myteacherpages.com/webpages/
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STEP 1 Click on
resources (far left of webpage)
STEP 2Click on Exploring Matter Through
Scientific Enquiry
STEP 3Click on
Session 1 – Nature of Science
(click on the related files to download;
resources for sessions 2-6 will be posted after each class. Click on the appropriate session # for the materials you
want)
How to Access Reading Materials for the Exploring Matter Course