2. Intended
Subject
&
Audience
• Science – Year 3 (Standard 3)
• Based on Curriculum Specifications set out by
the Ministry of Education Malaysia
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3. Aims
of
the
Science
Curriculum
• … to develop pupils’ interest and creativity
through everyday experiences and
investigations that promote the acquisition of
scientific and thinking skills as well as the
inculcation of scientific attitudes and values…
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4. ObjecDves
… one of the objectives is…
• To provide pupils with opportunities to develop
science process skills and thinking skills
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5. In
line
with
Bloom’s
Taxonomy
• Areas that will be emphasised are inquiry and
problem solving processes, where scientific
and thinking skills are utilised
NB: Scientific skills encompass science process skills
and manipulative skills
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7. Skills
to
be
developed
• Scientific Skills
– Science process skills
– Manipulative skills
• Thinking Skills
– Critical Thinking skills
– Creative Thinking skills
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8. Teaching
&
Learning
Strategies
“Technology is a powerful tool that has great
potential in enhancing the learning of science.
Through the use of technology such as
television, radio, video computer and (the)
Internet, the teaching and learning of science can
be made more interesting and effective.”
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10. Lesson
Plan
• Subject
– Science (taught in English)
– Topic: Leaves & Shapes
• Students
– Standard 3 (40 pupils per class)
– mixed abilities, co-ed, national school
• Duration
– 1 period of 40 mins (30 mins lesson, 10 mins worksheet)
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11. Lesson
Plan
• Learning Objectives
– Identify external features of a plant
– In this case, leaves and their various shapes
• Tasks and Outcomes
– Standard 3 (40 pupils per class)
– mixed abilities, co-ed, national school
• Prior Knowledge
– Types of plants (e.g. trees, shrubs and herbs)
– Parts of a plant (e.g. leaves, stem, branches and roots)
– Shapes of trees (e.g. rounded, conical and columnar)
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13. HPGD_3203_Assignment 1_N. Ismail 2012
Tools
used
• Advantages
– Easier to produce
– More interesting features can be used, e.g. animations, to
allow for a more interactive user interface
– Can be updated more quickly than printed materials
– Can be “taken off the shelves” if necessary for e.g. if
suddenly deemed inappropriate
– Can be viewed anywhere once uploaded onto appropriate
platforms
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Tools
used
• Appropriateness
– Editing is almost immediate
– Various applications can be applied to make the material
interesting
– Can embed videos, other slideshows, links to other resources
• Potential
– Limitless for the embedding of future applications
– More technical support constantly updated
– Students may also use this software for their school work when
there is a lot of exposure to its use
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Tools
used
• Advantages
– Almost immediate announcements can be made
– Can be accessed on Smart phones as well
– It is a democracy and allows for participation
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Tools
used
• Appropriateness
– Allows for students to follow you and to give feedback
– Immediate and current
– Allows the teacher to update messages while on the go
– Allows students to receive updates while on the go
• Potential
– It is even easier to join, will be even more so
– It is easy to use
– It is a democracy
17. HPGD_3203_Assignment 1_N. Ismail 2012
Tools
used
• Advantages
– The potential for the content is limitless
– Comments allow for an almost similar platform as a
‘forum’ where students and colleagues can give feedback or
pay compliments
– Can be accessed from just about anywhere where there is
Internet connection
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Tools
used
• Appropriateness
– Can upload the PowerPoint slides
– Can embed the videos anywhere that is relevant (e.g. social media
platforms, blogs)
– Comments can be made on your video, hence, allowing a teacher to
know if a pupil has watched it
– First-hand sources, especially from a teacher or first-hand account
• Potential
– More and more legitimate and popular channels are being made
available on YouTube
– With greater ubiquity, allows for lesser logistical problems in watching
educational (audio and video) materials
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Tools
used
• Advantages
– Access to just about anywhere in the
world
– Information is more current as updates
can be made more quickly than updates
into printed textbooks
– Many ‘User-Generated Content’ e.g.
YouTube, Wikipedia, Twitter,
Slideshare, hence, social ‘correction’ of
content can be done
– Knowledge exchange around the world
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Tools
used
• Appropriateness
– Communication tools e.g. traditionally and still
current is email
– Virtual field trips
– Electronically submit school projects and school
work or teaching materials
– Logistical issues addressed, especially in
challenging geography
• Potential
– Development in various teaching strategies and
practices
– Students will be even more exposed to the
available content through various touchpoints
– This is important in preparing students for the
workforce or higher education as computers and
its applications are used widely
22. Leaves & Shapes
Let us see what Mr. Julien, a leaf expert,will share
with us his knowledge on the most commonly
found leaf shape or shapes.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zb0n3mQkD0
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2012
44. Can you find out more?
Go for a walk with your parents, take a look
around you.
Spot as many different shaped leaves from as
many different trees as you can.
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2012
45. Follow me!
Follow me on @nurulism as I take you on a
nature trail through the heart of Kuala Lumpur.
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46. Can you find out more?
You may also refer to http://www.wikipedia.org to find out
what other Internet users have put together for all of us.
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