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Tuning the level of enquiry
Differentiation:
• Managing cognitive load (difficulty)
• Creating challenge
Levels of enquiry
Skills-first lesson
Objectives:
• Learn new skill (using model and practice)
• Apply known content
Content-first lesson
Objectives:
• Understand new content
• Practice known skill
Compare the two versions
Look at the lesson plans, and think:
• How are they different?
• How can you integrate each into your scheme?
content
content
content
Level 0/1
Sample curriculum pathway for a skill
Y7 Topic 1
Y7 Topic 6
Y8 Topic 3
Level 1/2
Level 1-3
Your task
Plan what a Mystery would ‘look like’ at different
levels:
• choose a Mystery (and science topic)
• choose a Working Scientifically skill (and Lifeline)
• Plan the ‘Explore’ for Level 1 or Level 2 (or both)
Example
• Mystery: Chi
• Topic: energy transfer/density
• Skill: hypothesise
8FP7-Science-in-Society-2012-1, Grant Agreement N. 321403
Question for reflection
What factors do you consider to choose the
most appropriate Level?