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Primary Science
An outline of science taught, and depth of treatment, in the primary science curriculum. |
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Coursework A booklet
This booklet (.pdf) contains blank templates for all the coursework A investigations. |
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Investigations in science teaching
The use of an ivestigative approach to teaching science is discussed in this document. It outlines some strategies that might be used, as well as giving a rationale for this approach. |
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Carrying out an investigation - Teacher Background
This document outlines some of the points teachers might consider when guiding students through a Coursework B investigation. |
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Carrying out an investigation - Student Guidelines
This document outlines some of the points students might consider before starting their Coursework B investigation(s). |
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Carrying out an investigation - Student Worksheet
This worksheet might help students might keep a log of their investigation. |
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Success Criteria Rubric
This is a rubric of criteria for assessing success in a student investigation. |
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Coursework B pro forma
Marks allocation for Coursework B investigation report. |
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| Interactive exercise on variables for teachers (from Round 5 in-service). |
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| Types of variables Background information for teachers |
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| Variables in investigation Explanatory document for teachers. |
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| Laboratory Management - Safety |
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| Safety in School Science ("blue book"), 2001 edition. |
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| Safety in the School Laboratory("green book"), 2001 edition. |
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| "What NOT To Do Lab" worksheet (2MB) |
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| Laboratory Management - Equipment & Chemicals |
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Round 5 in-service materials
Sources and approximate prices for materials seen at Round 5 in-service (cow magnet etc.,). |
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Round 6 in-service materials
Sources and approximate prices for materials seen at Round 6 in-service (mirage etc.,). |
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Microscale
Transcript of a presentation delivered at ChemEd 2002 by Orla Kelly (School of Chemical Sciences, DCU) on the use of microscale equipment in teaching chemistry. |
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| Teaching & Learning Methodology |
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Planning for learning
An outline of factors to be considered before planning to teach a topic. |
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Planning a topic
A blank template for use when preparing to teach a topic or a unit of work. |
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Revised syllabus sequence (read-only version)
A possible sequence of syllabus topics discussed at Round Six in-service. The sequence has been revised and developed following feedback since in-service. |
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Revised syllabus sequence (editable version)
An editable version of the syllabus sequence document discussed at Round Six in-service. |
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Group work
Group work plays an important role science teaching. This document includes information on formation of groups, roles within groups, and managing groups. |
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Homework
This document (.pdf file) outlines the principles underlying the optimum use and type of homework. |
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Questions
This document presents a variety of questions stems. |
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Graphs
Graphs in Junior Science. |
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Models
Using models in teaching Science. |
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Scaffolding student learning
Chemical equations are usually introduced to students as word equations. This resource shows how to provide students with a framework or ‘scaffolding’ structure, enabling them to develop mental ‘slots’ into which they can ‘drop’ reactions.
This resource consists of two information documents (teacher information and student information), two probe sheets and six worksheets. |
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Assessment for Learning
This link leads to a summary of the document Inside the Black Box: Raising Standards Through Classroom Assessment by Paul Black and Dylan Wiliam of King's College, London. It clearly explains the ideas of formative assessment. |
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Science Work Group
Planning for collaborative work practices, and forming internal science work group policies - all templates used during school visits. |
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Planning for biology topics
Samples curriculum plans used during school visits. The topic here is plant structure, transport and nutrition. |
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Planning for chemistry topics
Sample curriculum plans used during school visits. The topic here is water hardness.
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Planning for physics topics
Sample curriculum plans used during school visits. The topic here is heat transfer. |
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Variables
More examples for pinpointing variables in investigations scenarios. |
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