Inquiry & Scientific Process
This skill involves students using their basic sense
Observation
This learning theory is based on the idea that all behaviours are acquired through conditioning
Behaviourism
The 5 E science model is based on students constructing knowledge and meaning. This is based on which theory
Constructivist
This "big idea" can cover many topics or smaller ideas. This "big idea" is called
An umbrella idea
Tests, quizzes, presentations etc are examples of
Assessments
Drawing a line 12 cm long and pouring 200ml from one cup into another cup is called what skill
Measurement/Measuring
This learning theory explains how we all learn and share through internet technology
Connectivism
This section of the 5 E science lesson plan is used to pique students interest or "hook" the students on the topic and activate prior knowledge
Engage/Engagement
In the Ministry of Education science syllabus you will see:
1. Planning and designing
2. Conducting experiments
3. Communicating
These are called
Skills
This type of assessment is used before instruction, it can help the teacher identify students weaknesses and prior knowledge
Diagnostic Assessment
Formulating a testable statement and predicting its outcome is called what skill?
Hypothesizing
This learning theory focuses on the mind:thinking, knowing, memory and problem-solving
Cognitivism
This section in the 5E science lesson plan encourages hands-on exploration and investigation
Exploration
Look at this skill taken from the Ministry of Education Science syllabus.
Observe their environment using the senses.
What class level is best suited for this skill?
Infant Year 1
What type of question example is this:
"What is the chemical symbol for water?"
Closed question
There are basic and integrated process skills. Skills such as measuring, classifying, observing are called
Basic Process Skills
People/students learn by fitting new information together with what they already know. Learners are the builders and creators of meaning and knowledge.
Constructivism
This section in 5E lesson plan aims to deepen understanding and apply knowledge in new contexts/areas and make connections to the world around them
Elaborate/Expand
Taking one topic and teaching it across different subjects is called
A Thematic Approach
What type of question example is this
" If we cover an ice cube in sugar it will melt faster than an ice cube covered in sand."
Hypothesis based Question
Trying to understand the information gathered from experiments that often involve the use of charts, graphs etc is called
Interpreting data
Jerome Bruner and Jean Piaget were what type of psychologists
Cognitivists
Topic: Electric circuits:
Objective: To construct a series circuit board using a battery, wires, light bulb.
This activity falls under which area in the 5E science lesson?
Exploration
These verbs: use, make a chart, apply, solve, calculate are taken from Bloom's Taxonomy, but at which level ?
Applying
After a student gives an answer, the teacher might ask the student to explain further, or support their answers with evidence or reasoning.
This is called what type of questioning
Probing or Follow up questioning