My Science T&L Toolkit by Naseera Mubashir

Mr. Ed

2024-03-08 07:13:29 UTC

I always check with my co-teachers on the level about the information that they share with their classes to make sure we are on the same page and that what I teach match the level of understanding of our students.

Since our students are into technology, I always try to use simulations (which they can also use at home) as well as show them tangible instructional materials (specimens, lab equipments, etc) to see how concepts are actually observed in person. Sometimes, I tend to bank on the students' creativity and give them scenarios where they can apply their learning such as the one in the picture.

Before I enter class, I have...

naseera_m — 2024-03-08 07:13:34 UTC

I have a mental/ physical list of the topic's main concepts (including keywords and key phrases).

I am clear about the day's specific learning objective(s).
I have any necessary practical equipment

Science

2024-03-08 07:13:49 UTC

Knowledge about the lesson

Learning by doing

Exploration

Demonstration

Lecture Demonstration

Videos

Interactive/online games about the lesson

Group work/collaboration

Relatability and current affairs

naseera_m — 2024-03-08 07:16:35 UTC

How can I help my learners connect the scientific concept or phenomenon to their daily lives or lived experience?

How can I connect the scientific concept or phenomenon to the current global climate?

I have to ensure these lesson considerations are pitched at their level.

5E

naseera_m — 2024-03-08 07:20:10 UTC

Engage

Use stimuli to engage their curiosity/ encourage sharing/ assess prior knowledge.

Explore, Explain, Elaborate

Ensure the way I design activities and communicate ideas are mindful in helping to build understanding.

Evaluate

Assess learning through individual or group tasks -I may often run out of time to ensure this part of the lesson is executed, so I find various opportunities during the lesson

Mr. Ed

2024-03-08 07:20:30 UTC

As much as possible, I focus on incorporating hands-on learning such as lab activities or even exploring the plants in our courtyard and field for my students in the lesson plan (whether included in their workbook or not). This also gives students a chance to learn in different ways aside from the conventional discussion and answering of worksheets only (differentiated instruction).

I make sure that the information that I am teaching the students must be aligned with the framework and at the same time, applicable for the current world.

Mr. Ed

2024-03-08 07:24:03 UTC

Engage: I always start with either a funny question related to the topic to get the student's attention or show them interesting videos that is related to the topic. My goal is to keep their interest running so they will be more engaged in the class.

Explore: After this, I give them tasks they need to be more independent where they can explore about the topic that will kickstart their curiosity. I also make sure to go around the classroom to see if anyone has a question or having some trouble with the task.

Explain: After this, I will discuss the topic. Sometimes for topics students are quite familiar with, I try to elicit the concepts behind the scenarios from the students for them to be able to express their ideas as well before I clarify misconceptions and questions

Elaborate:

Sometimes I will give HOTS question before proceeding with an assessment

Evaluate:

Worksheets, Workbook or Process skills answer sheet

Considerations

2024-03-08 08:19:38 UTC

When i plan my lesson, I always take into consideration the following:

Level of my students. I always check whether my students will understand the science terms that we will learn. I always provide pictures along with the words that we will be learning to make sure that my students understand our science terms.
Hands on experience. I always make sure to incorporate hands on activities in my lesson because I believe they learn more when they experience it. I also want to instill the love for science through this.