Learning Festival 2015 Science Introduction 21 st Century - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Learning Festival 2015 Science Introduction 21 st Century Competencies Purpose Habits of Mind Prepare pupils for life and Adaptability work in the 21 st century Critical thinking Reduce rote learning and Social skills memory
work in the 21st century
memory work
complex communication (Interaction, Information processing, Explanation, Persuasion)
What does my child learn in science? How does my child learn science? How is my child assessed in science? How can I support my child in learning science? Why does my child learn science?
Why does my child learn science? Have learning experiences which build on interest and stimulate curiosity Learn basic concepts to understand themselves and things around them Develop skills Cultivate attitudes
Ask questions / predict Do simple hands-on activities / observe Explain observations and make connections
Reasoning Constructing argument Explaining Critical thinking Communicating
Explain their understanding of concepts in their
Show concepts which are correct in relation to the questions
Why do I need to wear gloves when I hold a hot pot? How does this toy work? How can I conserve energy at home? How do I keep my drink hot for a longer time? What characteristics does this animal have? Why do I not fall when walking? Why does the ball always fall to the ground?
Which materials should I use to make the curtain in my room? How tall has my brother grown?
are often dry and light.
structures.
lalang angsana dandelion
Dandelion seeds can be carried long distances by the wind. They are light and hairy.
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/ac/Photos-photos_1088103921_Floating.jpg
This is a “whirling nut”. An interesting one-seeded winged fruit that spins as it falls through the air.
http://waynesword.palomar.edu/plfeb99.htm
if swallowed. kiwi papaya watermelon
http://plantspedia.org/info/Image:Big_Burrs.jpg
This is a Teasel Burr. The seeds have hooks which attach themselves to fur or clothing of passing animals or people and then drop off later. Love Grass has hooks which can easily stick to people's socks and pants as they walk in the fields.
http://sci-ctr.edu.sg/ssc/wildflowers/travel.jsp
http://plantspedia.org/info/Image:Cherry_by_Gulmammad_2.jpg
These are cherries. These seeds with fleshy covering are eaten by animals such as birds and mammals which then disperse these seeds in their droppings.
http://andromeda.cavehill.uwi.edu/Dispersal.htm#Water%20Dispersal:
This is a cluster of grapefruit. The flesh is eaten by animals and the seeds are passed out or discarded at another location.
dried, it disperses its seed by splitting or explosive action. Dry seedpods split along their seams to scatter their seeds Sandbox tree has fruits which are dispersed by explosive action
Seed capsule ruptures and releases flat round seeds
Sandbox seed capsule
diagrams)
position of the seeds)
the situation given)
thinking on the rest of the question)
number of water droplets it can hold
the more the water droplets it can hold.
Number of Drops of water Added 50 cents 20 cents 10 cents 5 cents
hold.
water to rest on.