Ms. Fatima BatoolThe City School, PAF Chapter

Science, Jr.III

Action plan methodologyGoalsInstructional strategies and tasksSolutions to Anticipated challenges TimelineResourcesConclusion

Goals

Long-term goalsShort-term goals

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Long-term goalsAdopt 21st century teaching approaches to

enhance student’s appreciation of scientific facts.

Understanding, managing, and creating effective oral, written and multimedia communication in a variety of forms and contexts.

Analyzing, accessing, managing, integrating, evaluating and creating information in a variety of forms and media.

Demonstrating teamwork and leadership, working productively with others.

Ability to frame, analyze and solve problems.

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Short-term goals

Incorporating multimedia in lesson plansStudy and understanding of environment Identifying and applying correct methods to

know about the properties of different substances.

Measuring, recording and analyzing data accurately.

Creating graphs and charts using computer programs.

Example

3-B Helping plants to grow well

• Parts of plant and their functions

•Growing plants

•Factors for healthy plant growth

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Short-term goals using bloom’s taxonomy

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To remember…..the parts of a flowering plants.the outer structure of roots,

stems and leaves.the uses of plants.how fast plants can grow.how much water plants and

growing seeds need to be healthy.

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To understand…..

the function of each part of the plant.

why plants need water, warmth, sunlight and adequate temperature.

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To apply…..

measure and record the growth of the plants.

and encourage the growth of more plants to keep the environment healthy.

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To analyze…..

why leaves are green and why they are of different sizes and shapes.

the growth of the plants.

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To evaluate ……

the growth of the plants w.r.t number of days.

the volume of water required to germinate the seeds.

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To create…..

the graphs and charts of their readings and observations using respective computer programs.

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Instructional strategies and tasks

I will use illustrations for their better understanding.

I will use worksheets for the related topics.I will teach them how take readings and

observations and how to use a computer program to record their results.

I will provide students with time for group discussions.

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Growing plants (refer p-g 24)

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Solutions to anticipated challenges

Challenges:The management

may not agree with my new approach.Parents may not understand my methods.Students may be reluctant to use computers.I do not own a computer at school.

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I will share the course manual and my notes for the course with my management.

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I will use my word processing computer skills to create a news letter to inform parents of my new methods.

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I will bring my own laptop to create my productivity tools.

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I will encourage them by giving them certificates.

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Class III News

Ms. Fatima Batool August14th,2011

This week, students learnt the parts of the plants and their respective functions.

In the upcoming week, students will be learning about:

• the different factors required for the growth of the plants.

•The will be required to bring plant pots, a measuring stick and a film canisters.

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Timeline

Example

3-B Helping plants to grow well (5 weeks required)

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Resources

Search engines.Websites .e.g.

www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize/science /Other teachers who teach my same grade and

subject.Word processing, multimedia and spreadsheets

applications.Intel Teach Program Getting Started Course

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Conclusion

By implementing my newly acquired 21st century teaching approaches, students will be empowered and will appreciate and gain a better knowledge of science.