Using Scientific Phenomena For Science Teaching
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Overview and Purpose
This course will be about identifying and using scientific phenomena for science teaching in the classroom. Phenomena allow for students to have a jumping off point as well as a central problem to solve. This style of teaching allows for students to practice working together to solve a common problem. It allows for students to develop real world skills to use wherever they go post graduation.
Needs Assessment
The modern scientific world is changing and changing fast. Now more than ever we need to prepare our students for careers in the STEAM field. If we are not making the curriculum fun and engaging on the secondary level they will not want to continue in post secondary education. Phenomena based learning provides opportunity for curiosity and interest to break through.
Performance Objectives
After completing this mini-course, learners will be able to:
- Develop a unit plan built around a scientific phenomena
- Rewrite and group objectives based on a scientific idea or theory
- Search for credible scientific phenomena
- Develop assessments for units based in phenomena
- Understand the positives and negatives in having students work in this style
Learning Center
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Extended Resources
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- ↑ Sierra Club
2. Twig Science