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Australian Curriculum: Science

Day 2

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CONSIDERATIONS FROM DAY 1

In your journal reflect on the following question:

• What questions do you still have that need clarification after Day 1?

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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

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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

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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

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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

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MORNING TEA

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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?

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SCIENCE INVESTIGATION SKILLS

BRAINSTORM

• What makes a successful investigation?

• The 5 Whys

• Variable Grid

• Share ideas with whole group

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LUNCH

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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

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SCIENCE AS A HUMAN ENDEAVOUR

• Science Network WA

CALL OUT

What current events could you use in your classroom to promote discussion?

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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

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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

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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