Middle Years Science Program

B Barber
Science Coordinator

Partner Primary & Secondary Schools
John Paul, Nazareth, Padua, St John's Reg. Colleges & Partner Primary

Science

Middle Years Science Program - Course Development

Middle Years Science Program

Classroom Activity Models

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Below are some ideas for class activities and assessment ...

Learning Styles
Concrete Random	Abstract Sequential	Abstract Random	Concrete Sequential
Instructional Perspective
divergent investigative experimental open-ended problem solving inventive	reading logical idea-orientated referenced debating analyzing	personal flexible interpretive relating feeling imaginative	factual structured realistic practical detailed hands-on
Focus on Content
Respect diversity Allow open-ended questions Encourage exploration and investigation Generate problems	Structure Ideas and logic Intellectual approach Referenced Theory	Personal understanding Interpretation Flexibility Appreciation for feelings Use of imagination	A definite structure and pattern Details and facts Practical concerns Exact directions Realistic problems
Instructional Preferences
brainstorming divergent thinking gathering possibilities hands-on activities open-ended activities webbing & mapping mini-lecture optional reading simulation games experiments computer games forecasting finding alternatives problem solving investigations case study independent study analogies invention play video production new solution innovation	lecture text notetaking outlining library work documenting length reading instructional media audio tapes writing reports doing research referencing bibliographies supplementary reading individual study timeline essays logic puzzles term papers content mastery debate theory formulae book lecture critique argument	Webbing & mapping groupwork visual thinking cartoons mnemonics music poetry humor short reading lecture with discussion media personalised examples group discussion cooperative learning guided imagery role play drama interviewing using metaphors relational thinking values classification keeping journals interpretive writing or drawing composing visual arts songwriting peer counselling social leadership aesthetic products	checklists worksheets outlines charts hands-on work maps computer programs demonstrations field trips skills memory games information search drill and practice practical problems "How to" projects learning packets directed activity diagramming flowcharting doing timelines Venn diagrams classification realistic writing dioramas model building timelines replicas graphing
Liguistic Preferences
brainstorm web explore "What about" reorganise forecast connect investigate illustrate solve find out design invent direct create editorialise recommend experiment	read report take notes outline explain research summarize exemplify infer discriminate formulate speculate hypothesize debate verify critique argue judge	remember suppose share choose tell web relate express discuss imagine pretend suggest interpret illustrate compose translate perceive counsel write	describe review observe list define sort group name match collect measure organise plan graph classify diagram develop demonstrate prepare report devise construct build rate