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Leading
Australian Curriculum: Science
Day 2
Australian Curriculum
CONSIDERATIONS FROM DAY 1
In your journal reflect on the following question:
• What questions do you still have that need clarification after Day 1?
Australian Curriculum
PHYSICAL SCIENCE
• What are the key concepts for Physical Science?
Revisit the content structure and identify the key messages in Physical science
Placemat
• Individually write in your section a response to the question
• In your group share your responses and then come to a consensus on the key concepts for Physical Science
• Share with the whole group – call out and write responses on whiteboard
DEBRIEF
Australian Curriculum
PHYSICAL SCIENCE
Energy
Energy appears in different forms and can be transferred and transformed
Transfers and transformations within a system usually result in some energy (heat) escaping into surrounding environment
Law of Energy conservation
Forces
Pushes and pulls
Forces have size and direction
Australian Curriculum
TEACHING PHYSICAL SCIENCE
In pairs plan a sequence of learning activities:
• Select content descriptor for the year you are currently teaching
• Highlight key ideas in the statement
• Describe a sequence of 3 learning activities related to those key ideas
• Identify potential misconceptions and how will these be overcome
Australian Curriculum
DEBRIEF OF SESSION 1
In your journals answer the following:
• What concerns do you have about:
- Content
- Strategies used?
Share with partner.
Share with whole group
Australian Curriculum
MORNING TEA
Australian Curriculum
LAB SAFETY GUIDELINES
Regional Technicians
http://www.rtg.wa.edu.au/
• Examine safety guidelines for Science teaching in primary schools
• In Phase of Learning highlight any issues or potential issues with investigations and using chemicals.
• What follow up actions are needed in my school?
Australian Curriculum
SCIENCE INVESTIGATION SKILLS
BRAINSTORM
• What makes a successful investigation?
• The 5 Whys
• Variable Grid
• Share ideas with whole group
Australian Curriculum
LUNCH
Australian Curriculum
SCIENCE AS A HUMAN ENDEAVOUR
Key messages
• Science ‘s contribution to society, appreciate uniqueness
• Its applications in our lives
• Dynamic nature of science, advances through contributions of different people from different cultures
• Role of science in making informed decisions
• Many rewarding science-based career paths
Australian Curriculum
SCIENCE AS A HUMAN ENDEAVOUR
• Science Network WA
CALL OUT
What current events could you use in your classroom to promote discussion?
Australian Curriculum
SETTING THE TASK
Task:
• Prepare a sequence of three lessons on a chosen concept relevant to your phase of learning.
• Prepare a 5 minute presentation on your work and share this with two colleagues on Day 3.
Please bring to Day 3 documentation of your planning and relevant student work
Australian Curriculum
PRESENTATION PLANNING
Focus areas for presentations:
• Key messages and support to schools
• Science Understanding – (Biological science, Physical science, Earth and Space science, Chemical science)
• Science Investigation Skills
• Science as Human Endeavour
• Overview/Organisation of Science and resources
Australian Curriculum
REFLECTION
Consider what has been covered over these two days and what is planned for the next two days and in your journals reflect on:
• What else do I need to know to be confident to support my colleagues with implementing the Australian Curriculum: Science?
Call out ideas