Today’s Class

• Mini-Presentation

• Physics 11 (Mindwalk Video)

• Bringing Science Teaching closer to Science PracticeThe Scientific Method

Mindwalk Video

• Make a chart with 3 columns (Poet, Politician, Physicist) and compare what each might say in response to the question “Should Canadians support nuclear energy research?”

• Discuss in small groups

Bringing Science Teaching closer to Science PracticeThe Scientific Method

• Read the Article “Inquiry in Science”

• What elements would you use to create your own version of the Scientific Method?

Lesson elements Echo The Scientific Method

Engagement:

Exploration:

Explain:

Elaborate/Extend:

Evaluation:

•hook, demo, reflection, interest•brainstorming, classify, design•organize, share, teacher fills gaps•connect learning to students lives;

many opportunities•self/peer/teacher