Ice Breaker!1. On your name tag, please write the

name that you wish to be addressed by throughout this course. (First, Last or Nick name)

2. What word or phrase do think of when asked the question, “How Science Works?” (write on Post-it)

Math and Science InstituteExploring Matter Through Scientific

EnquiryToday’s Agenda

Pre-Survey & Pre-Test

Course Logistics

Engage in Science Tasks

Investigation and Discussion of Pedagogy

Facilitators: Kali Douglas – kdouglas@moed.bmKalley Baxter-Williams – kbwilliams@moed.bm

Content Specialist Teachers for Science

5:30 pm

6:00 pm

6:20 pm

7:20 pm

What do you expect to get from this course?

O Individually, complete the survey.

http://www.myteacherpages.com/webpages/RMatthewsSousa/

O Followed by the pre-assessment

Coursework ExpectationsLearners in this course are expected to:• Participate in discussions, complete in - class

assignments and homework assignments• Complete a written science pre and post exam • Keep a personal notebook for notes,

completing exercises and record reflections about their learning experiences in this course, (all of which are not assessed.)

• Attendance is required at each session for the full 6 weeks.

• Implement an inquiry based science lesson in your classroom

EvaluationThe participants WILL NOT BE assessed during the course with a grade. Feedback will be given during classroom discussions and assignments as means to clarify and solidify their understandings; teachers will be encouraged to keep a reflective journal of their learning experiences. A written pre and post test will be given at the beginning and the end of the course for individuals to confidentially measure how much they have learned in the content areas of Science. Learners will receive a certificate of completion for the course and 18 Professional Development hours.

18 Hours of PD

Recommended Course MaterialsScience:O Electronic supplementary readingsO videos

Technical Requirements• Laptop/Personal Computer• Offsite access to Class website:

http://teachersites.schoolworld.com/webpages/RMatthewsSousa/

• E-mail• Shockwave and Flash:

http://www.macromedia.com/downloads/ • Acrobat Reader: http://

www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep.html • QuickTime:

http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/

Learner ObjectivesO Describe how science and scientists follow processes of

systematically making observations, asking questions, making predictions, taking measurements, collecting data, and coming to decisions based on evidence.

O Describe how scientific knowledge changes in the light of new evidence or interpretation of data.

O Identify ways to bring the scientific process into the classroom as a teaching and learning tool.

O Recognize that science is not a linear process (list of steps to follow) but is very complex.

Essential QuestionsOWhat is science and what do scientists do?

Materials for this session:O How a Scientist Works Flow ChartO Science in Action video “How Science Works.”O Tenets of the Nature of Science O Tangram and Mystery Powder activityO Understanding The True Meaning of NOS

Cooperative Learning Groups & Responsibilities

Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4JamesKaren

Jay Yvonne

VernetteAlicia

NjeriKelly

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: The Extra Piece

1. Each of the pieces you received in your envelope represent current scientific data.

2. Arrange the pieces into a square. 3. A new scientific discovery has been made 4. Incorporate this new information into your

tangram.

 

Part 1: What is the Nature of Science??

ReflectionWere we doing science?

Task 2: STUDENT ACTIVITY: Mystery PowdersO “I was getting ready to bake the other day and I measured several types of

white powder. I received a Twitter message and went to check it. When I returned to the kitchen I realized I had neglected to label the 4 powders and now I have FOUR “mystery powder” batches.

What can I do to correctly identify and distinguish between Powder 1, Powder 2, Powder 3 and Powder 4 without tasting them? “

1. Write a prediction to identify what you think each white powder is2. Write an explanation for how you would identify each of the powders first.3. If you need to revise or add to your explanations from steps 1 and 2, do so. At

the table in front are some materials provided to help you. 4. NOW EXPERIMENT!! 5. Record data (observations) for each test. 6. Make your final conclusions about what each white powder is.

Part 1: What is the Nature of Science??

Reflection1. How confident are you about your predictions and/or conclusions? If you were scientists, would you be prepared to publish your findings in an academic journal, present them at a prestigious conference or stake your reputation and careers on your findings?2. What could you do to be more confident? 3. Were we doing science?

HOW SCIENCE WORKS

Steps of Scientific Method

Reflection1.) How do the two activities differ from the Scientific Method that we tend to see in most textbooks.

2.) Return to your original descriptions of How Science Works. Would you make any changes? Why or why not?

homework

Homework Blogging

O Read the article on Tenets of the Nature of Science. Reflect on ONE of the activities we did

The Extra Piece Mystery Powderso Discuss how 1 or 2 of the tenets apply to what

you did in any of these activitiesO Submit your online response prior to the next

session. www.myteacherpages.com/webpages/ RMatthewsSousa

STEP 1 Click on my blog

STEP 2Click on title

STEP 3Click on my comment

STEP 4FILL IN YOUR

INFORMATION, ENTER THE

NUMBER BELOW COMMENT

BOX AND CLICK ON POST

COMMENTS

How can we bring the scientific process into the classroom as a teaching and learning tool.

WHERE DO WE START??!!!