lts iop pres 8 june 2011
DESCRIPTION
Ian Menzies of the Developing Global Citizens Team at Learning and Teaching Scotland gave this presentation on interdisciplinary learning to the Institute of Physics Scotland teacher meeting in June 2011TRANSCRIPT
Ian MenziesDevelopment OfficerDeveloping Global Citizens
Physics - connecting us to the world
Millbrae Crescent
Physics - transforming society
Vortex flow control Culvert
Embankment dam
Typical cross section through control structure
Spillway protection
Water level sensors
Vortex flow control
Sciences and technology
Conservation
Environmental sciences
Geography and planning
Consultation and communication
Website and video>>Download from Glow at http://glo.li/kzsLmf
contexts
biodiversityPeace and conflict
Sustainable lifestyles Climate change
Cultural exchange Holocaust
education
Children’s rights
Equality and diversity
Social justice
International development
Identity
Scotland’s culture and heritage
Racism and sectarianism
Intergenerationalunderstanding
Poverty and exclusion
Stereotypes and bias
Global citizens - transforming society
Low carbon future
Learners must be scientifically literate global citizens
Call to reopen powerline public enquiry
Climategate whitewashers squirm like maggots
Climate camp protestors to target RBS
Science, media and societyScience enables learners to develop informed views
Tech fixes to climate changeBecause we can, does that mean we should?
science technology society
Nano-technology
Mega dams
GM crops
Cloning
Beauly to Denny Powerline
Controversy, values and ethics
Energy security
Standard Grade
Controversy, values and ethics
Applications-led
Credits: Beige Alert & James Cridland/Flickr Creative Commons
Curriculum for Excellence
Was the TV report accurate? What do you think?Making learning relevant,
challenging and fun
http://www.sgr.org.uk
Interdisciplinary learning
Task
How has your department been involved in interdisciplinary learning activities?
What was the theme/focus of these activities?
Which departments were involved?
About interdisciplinary learningTo allow children and young people to make genuine and relevant connections across learning.
To give them the opportunity to experience breadth, depth, challenge and application in their study of particular topics.
Find out more about interdisciplinary learning >>
Sustainable design & technology
Global footprinting
Renewable energy
Engineering challenges
Climate change
Global citizenship & IDL
Low carbon future
Global citizenship issues offer rich and complex themes for learning across many curriculum areas
Investment specialists
The world of work
ScientistsHydraulics engineers
Flow dynamics researchers
Computermodellers
Ecologists
Applied mathematicians
Materials specialists
Deep sea welders
Interdisciplinary approaches are an essential feature of workplace environments
Green careers
Image credit: Ocean Power Delivery Ltd
There will be an estimated 130,000 green jobs created in the next 10 - 15 yrs as Scotland makes the transformation to a low carbon economy.STEM skills will be in the greatest demand.The Path is Green >>
Glow meet videohttp://glo.li/kzsLmf
Develop informed,
ethical views of complex
issues
Working collaborativel
y
Evaluate environmental, scientific and
technological issues
Solve problems
Research, handle & process
information
Analyse,think critically & logically
Skills
Investigate and explore
Interdisciplinary activities help develop essential skills
Oban High Wind Farm S1 Interdisciplinary ChallengeGeography/Physics/PSE/SDS
Download from Glow at http://glo.li/kzsLmf
Campbeltown Grammar
S2 - Using storyline approach
English (and literacy)Geography (Social studies)SciencesICT (Technologies)Drama (Expressive Arts)
Download from Glow at http://glo.li/kzsLmf
Citizenship
Individual
Term 1
Local/Community
Term 2
National
Term 3
Global
Term 4
SMT provided a broad theme to each term
Monifieth High
The planning wall provided space for all of the outcomes across all curricular areas
Monifieth High
Science, Geography and RME
A Channel 4 documentary "The Great Global Warming Swindle" claims that man-made global warming is "a lie" and "the biggest scam of modern times." The documentary says the Earth has warmed and cooled throughout history. The recent climate changes are natural, it claims.
Download from Glow at http://glo.li/kzsLmf
Millburn Academy
Getting closer to real-life energy conservation (P7- S2)
Getting closer to real-life energy conservation (P7- S2)
Download from Glow at http://glo.li/kzsLmf
Deans Community High
Rating Exercise
**Collect 10 newspaper articles about current scientific news. Write a brief summary of what they say.
***Make a 3D model of how the UK might look if global warming makes the sea levels rise by 1meter.
**What are ethics? Find out and give an example of where ethics are important in science.
**Make a presentation about global warming and explain what scientists can do to stop it. Include carbon capture/sequestering in your presentation.
S1 Excellence Awards in Sciences >>
Climate change Energy Engineering Topical Science
https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/theloop/
Resources
Download this resource >>
SDE resources
Link to LTS SDE resources >>
Weather & Climate Change
www.LTScotland.org.uk/weatherandclimatechange
Schools Global Footprint
www.LTScotland.org.uk/schoolsglobalfootprint
Exploring Climate Change
www.LTScotland.org.uk/exploringclimatechange
Partnership with Keir Bloomer, Roger Talbot and Jim Goodall
To use the theme of Low carbon futures to develop high order thinking skills and promote a deep approach to interdisciplinary learning
Low Carbon Future - Pilot
Interested in becoming a pilot school?
Download from Glow at http://glo.li/kzsLmf
Aims:To engage young people in measuring environmental data
To develop understanding about flooding and adaptation to climate change
To use local rivers as a focus to promote interdisciplinary learning and skills development
Eight pilot schools – Glasgow and Peebles
Citizen Science - Pilot
OPAL website >>
Scottish Learning Festival - 21st – 22nd Sept 2011
Deep learning in an IDL context – Keir Bloomer
Richard Milne, University of EdinburghClimate Change: Truth, Controversy and Evidence (Watch video on Glow at http://glo.li/kzsLmf )
Oban High: Interdisciplinary approach to renewables
Coming up...
View SLF Programme >>
Scottish Learning Festival - 21st – 22nd Sept 2011
STEM Central
Global citizenship at Grange Academy
Renewable energy education: Western Isles and Glasgow
Climate change and forests: Royal Highland Edn. Trust
Coming up...
View SLF Programme >>
SIGN UP to our ebulletin
National SDE Glow group at http://glo.li/kzsLmf
Twitter - SusDevEd
Read the global citizenship blog
Keeping you in the loop
Ian MenziesDevelopment OfficerDeveloping global citizensEmail: [email protected]
www.ltscotland.org.uk/globalcitizens
Please share your ideas with us
Download this presentation from Glow at
http://glo.li/kzsLmf