1a. Distinguish between various “Science“ and “Non-Science” situations
EL 1. Links to the Science learn Myths page with teacher Resources and website links (proficient)
1. http://goo.gl/BJGa1d (worksheet)
sciencelearn: Myths in Science
EL 2. An excellent website with resources for teaching Nature of Science and further references for students wanting to know more (proficient/advanced)
2. http://goo.gl/H5QYMR (info)
what is Science: Berkley
1b. Learn that Scientists use observation to gain new science knowledge
EL 1. A second activity – tricky tracks – reinforces the difference between observation and inference with picture cards and with an inquiry question worksheet (proficient)
1. http://goo.gl/dRSFaH (worksheet)
RSC resources: tricky tracks
EL 2. A model tube activity (mystery tube) allows students to link the concept of models with observation and inference.
2. http://goo.gl/dRSFaH (worksheet)
RSC resources: A model tube
1c. Understand Scientists must adapt Science ideas when new evidence is found
EL 1. An activity for students to understand how scientists must “make room” in their ideas as evidence is found. (basic/proficient)
1. http://goo.gl/MyzIbQ (worksheets)
sciencelearn: the extra piece
1d. Investigate a New Zealand Scientist and the Science processes they followed
EL 1. An online article from Waikato museum about the discovery of the fossilised penguin from Kawhia (basic/proficient)
1. http://goo.gl/SCY870 (info)
Waikato museum: Junats fossil penguin discovery
EL 2. Short youtube video showing the recovery of the fossil from the Kawhia beach and subsequent identification (Basic/proficient)
2. http://goo.gl/KLnrYy (video)
youtube: Giant penguin fossil recovery
EL 3. Information from the JUNATS site about how they discovered and recovered the Penguin fossil (Basic)
3. http://goo.gl/nMwjQm
JUNATS: Penguin fossil collection
2a. Identify situations that are dangerous in a lab and co-construct rules
EL 1. In the context of whole school safety both in the lab and in the school/home. These activities involve students in thinking about fire safety – discussing and deciding what they should do about particular fire risk situations and thinking about a fire escape plan for their own home – Using Scenario cards
1. http://goo.gl/hUug5D
Sciencelearn: fire safety
EL 2. My sciPAD revision lab rules mix and match and mini quiz
2. http://goo.gl/GbXUFD
my sciPAD: Mix and match lab rules and quiz
2b. Recognize common safety sign symbols used in the laboratory
EL 1. Interactive quiz on hazchem symbols from my sciPAD
1. http://goo.gl/GbXUFD
my sciPAD: Hazchem symbols
2c. Identify common laboratory equipment including Bunsen burner, tripod, gauze mat, beaker, test tube, boiling tube, conical flask, measuring cylinder, funnel
EL 1. Quizlet flash cards with online quiz and activities for remembering name and function of lab equipment (proficient)
1. http://goo.gl/KfXuTc
Quizlet: lab equipment
EL 2. My sciPAD interactive lab equipment (basic)
2. http://goo.gl/GbXUFD
My sciPAD: Lab equipment
EL 3. Online lab equipment recognition quiz
3. http://goo.gl/nHpyNK
sciencegeek: lab equipment test
2d. Draw common laboratory equipment using a standard scientific format
EL 1. The Chemix programme is designed for students to help them draw diagrams of common laboratory equipment and lab setup of Science experiments
1. http://goo.gl/DqaZq5
chemix 2.0 lab equipment drawing programme
EL 1. Some students may want to try the edraw programme for lab equipment at home (need to download programme)
1. http://goo.gl/Khfgfg (download)
edraw programme
3a. Identify units and names used in Scientific measurement
3b. Convert between different measurement scales
EL 1. Interactive scale of the universe programme
1. http://goo.gl/vnmm3S (interactive)
scale of the universe
3c. Measure the volume, length, weight and temperature accurately of supplied objects
EL 1. Fill the containers measuring game estimate volumes
1. http://goo.gl/tOL8e3
cyberchase: fill the container
4a. Define a Fair test and identify the main variables
EL 1. Sponge bob Scientific investigation – part one. This is used for students to identify independent and dependant variables along with the hypothesis and conclusion - with teachers answers (basic/proficient)
1. http://goo.gl/wtPNrU (worksheet)
sponge bob investigation part 1.
EL 2. Sponge bob Scientific investigation – part two. Further scenarios for students to work through or for homework – with teachers answers (basic/proficient)
2. http://goo.gl/5rvMSB (worksheet)
sponge bob investigation part 2.
4b. Construct graphs using tables of data
EL 1/2 This worksheet and lesson plan with various questions regarding graphing and graphing tasks uses the gizmo app which can be downloaded and used (30 day free trial or 5mins free per day) in conjunction with the worksheet
1. http://goo.gl/t7EVT2
graphing skills lesson plan
2. http://goo.gl/N5hXBM
graphing skills worksheet (pdf)
4c. Carry out a Scientific Investigation in the Laboratory and write up an investigation under the following headings: Aim, hypothesis, equipment, method, results, conclusion, discussion
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EL 1/2. A virtual investigation lab based on the effect of weight or length on time of pendulum swing. Students have a worksheet and use the interactive gizmo program to test and collect data. (proficient)
1. http://goo.gl/6sa69T (virtual lab)
virtual lab lesson plan – pendulum swings
2. http://goo.gl/n4yKiQ (worksheet)
virtual investigation – pendulum swings (pdf)
EL 3. Vocabulary sheet for the pendulum swings lab (basic/proficient)
3. http://goo.gl/KlizqD (info)
pendulum swings vocab sheet
EL 4. Online version of conclusion writing worksheet (proficient)
4. http://goo.gl/CDFtSJ (worksheet)
conclusion writing worksheet