Science through English

SCIENCE THROUGH ENGLISHSchool Pins del Vallès

Teacher: Antonio Orihuela

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE SCHOOL:

PUPILS TYPOLOGY

MEANS

ENGLISH IN THE SCHOOL

Science Through English

OUR PROJECTHOW?

(methodology)Project workCooperative work

WHEN?(timetable)

→ 6è one session a week (Curs 2010-11)→ 5è one session a

week (Curs 2013-14)

WHAT?(contents)

5é:The human bodyThe solar system

6é:Plants reproducti

onAnimals reproduc

tionEnergy and mach

ines

WHY PROJECT WORK?

1.- It is an integrated unit of work

2.- It educates the whole child

3.- It integrates language learning and skills

4.- It encourages learner independence

5.-It caters for mixed-ability classes

6.- A project allows flexibility within the curriculum

SOURCE: Project with young learners by Phillips,D., Burwood, S., & Dunford H.

WHY COLLABORATIVE WORK?

1.- It Promotes interaction among the students

2.- It develops a higher level thinking, oral communication, self-management and

leadership skills

3.- It increases student retention, self esteem and responsibility

4.- It develops social skills

5.- It requires working together toward a common goal