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PrometheansGroup 67th workshop,Portugal

TEACHING LEVELPrimary school Age 11-12

LEARNING OBJECTIVESGain a better understanding about nature.To develop group work skills Experimental skills

LEARNING OUTCOMESRecognize the photosynthesis process and the relation with light. Know the connection of photosynthesis and the creation of starch. Recognize the relationship of starch and energy. Realize the importance of energy in life.

STRATEGIES OF TEACHING AND LEARNINGExperiment Discussion and argumentation

TEACHING MODEL - Constructivism The teacher is a facilitator The students are responsible of their own learning.

PROCEDURESHow to Make A Potato Powered Clock http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BuS_3gRh12U Materials: potatoes, wires, metals contacts, electronic clock, multimeter

Classroom organisation Groups of four in the classroom

Evaluation of the teaching and learning processStudents would be able to:Apply their knowledge in different contextParticipate in the classroom discussionBe motivated and engaged in the lessonEvaluate the lesson based on predefined criteria e.g. what have you learnt, what you want to learn more about this subject etc.

Teaching suggestionsThis lesson will be an introduction to further lessons for electricity.