https://padlet.com/19266596/5bnqin07caykazus Dylan Fitzgerald en-us 2021-05-06 13:00:56 UTC 2024-12-17 11:10:44 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f94e.png 19266596 https://padlet.com/19266596/5bnqin07caykazus/wish/1158512435 2021-02-03 13:14:19 UTC https://padlet.com/19266596/5bnqin07caykazus/wish/1158512435 19266596 https://padlet.com/19266596/5bnqin07caykazus/wish/1158522616 2021-02-03 13:16:34 UTC https://padlet.com/19266596/5bnqin07caykazus/wish/1158522616 19266596 https://padlet.com/19266596/5bnqin07caykazus/wish/1181583706 2021-02-09 11:33:43 UTC https://padlet.com/19266596/5bnqin07caykazus/wish/1181583706 19266596 https://padlet.com/19266596/5bnqin07caykazus/wish/1181594123 2021-02-09 11:37:00 UTC https://padlet.com/19266596/5bnqin07caykazus/wish/1181594123 19266596 https://padlet.com/19266596/5bnqin07caykazus/wish/1181605267 2021-02-09 11:40:40 UTC https://padlet.com/19266596/5bnqin07caykazus/wish/1181605267 19266596 https://padlet.com/19266596/5bnqin07caykazus/wish/1181667398 'If you can't explain something to a child, then you don't understand it well enough' ]]> 2021-02-09 12:01:14 UTC https://padlet.com/19266596/5bnqin07caykazus/wish/1181667398 19266596 https://padlet.com/19266596/5bnqin07caykazus/wish/1281921496 Chapter on education and inquiry ]]> 2021-03-08 13:32:58 UTC https://padlet.com/19266596/5bnqin07caykazus/wish/1281921496 19266596 https://padlet.com/19266596/5bnqin07caykazus/wish/1281927497 Chapter on education and inquiry ]]> 2021-03-08 13:34:04 UTC https://padlet.com/19266596/5bnqin07caykazus/wish/1281927497 19266596 https://padlet.com/19266596/5bnqin07caykazus/wish/1473616520 2021-04-29 13:20:23 UTC https://padlet.com/19266596/5bnqin07caykazus/wish/1473616520 19266596 https://padlet.com/19266596/5bnqin07caykazus/wish/1473753478 Experiment class]]> 2021-04-29 13:45:01 UTC https://padlet.com/19266596/5bnqin07caykazus/wish/1473753478 19266596 https://padlet.com/19266596/5bnqin07caykazus/wish/1473758401 Experiment class]]> 2021-04-29 13:45:52 UTC https://padlet.com/19266596/5bnqin07caykazus/wish/1473758401 19266596 https://padlet.com/19266596/5bnqin07caykazus/wish/1473763343 Students should be able to identify and measure/calculate length, mass, time, temperature, area, volume, density, speed, acceleration, force, potential difference, current, resistance, electrical power (PW2) ]]> 2021-04-29 13:46:45 UTC https://padlet.com/19266596/5bnqin07caykazus/wish/1473763343 19266596 https://padlet.com/19266596/5bnqin07caykazus/wish/1477648867 Identify -  Recognize patterns, facts, or details; provide an answer from a number of possibilities; recognize and state briefly a distinguishing fact or feature. ]]> 2021-04-30 11:12:17 UTC https://padlet.com/19266596/5bnqin07caykazus/wish/1477648867 19266596 https://padlet.com/19266596/5bnqin07caykazus/wish/1477654217 Measure/calculate -  Quantify changes in a system by reading a measuring tool. ]]> 2021-04-30 11:15:10 UTC https://padlet.com/19266596/5bnqin07caykazus/wish/1477654217 19266596 https://padlet.com/19266596/5bnqin07caykazus/wish/1477656985 NOS1 - Students should be able to appreciate how scientists work and how scientific ideas are modified over time. 

Scientists work by identifying patterns or details that other untrained people would miss. They work to approach problems from an array of different possibilities without discounting any ideas before investigation. 
Measurement (accurate measurement) is an integral component of how science works. Without the ability to take accurate measurements, use the appropriate instruments to identify changes within a system, science would not be possible. ]]> 2021-04-30 11:16:48 UTC https://padlet.com/19266596/5bnqin07caykazus/wish/1477656985 19266596 https://padlet.com/19266596/5bnqin07caykazus/wish/1477666883 NOS3 -  Students should be able to design, plan, and conduct investigations; explain how reliability, accuracy, precision, fairness, safety, ethics, and the selection of suitable equipment have been considered. 

Selection of suitable equipment to make accurate measurements is an important part of this learning outcome. In order to accurately measure/calculate  these quantities listed above, students must be able to account for accuracy,  precision, equipment selection, safety etc. 

]]> 2021-04-30 11:22:10 UTC https://padlet.com/19266596/5bnqin07caykazus/wish/1477666883 19266596 https://padlet.com/19266596/5bnqin07caykazus/wish/1477686927 https://www.theconicalflask.ie/j-c-science/physics/sources-of-energy]]> 2021-04-30 11:30:01 UTC https://padlet.com/19266596/5bnqin07caykazus/wish/1477686927 19266596 https://padlet.com/19266596/5bnqin07caykazus/wish/1477690992 https://www.theconicalflask.ie/j-c-science/physics/heat-energy]]> 2021-04-30 11:31:47 UTC https://padlet.com/19266596/5bnqin07caykazus/wish/1477690992 19266596 https://padlet.com/19266596/5bnqin07caykazus/wish/1477693134 PW1 -  Students should be able to select and use appropriate measuring instruments. 

In order to take and read accurate and reliable measurements while conducting investigations, students must be able to pick the appropriate instrument to carry out the task. ]]> 2021-04-30 11:32:43 UTC https://padlet.com/19266596/5bnqin07caykazus/wish/1477693134 19266596 https://padlet.com/19266596/5bnqin07caykazus/wish/1477701969 Being Numerate 
An integral component of being numerate is the ability to identify/see patterns, trends, and relationships. Within this unit, relationships between two variables (heat chapter) and patterns are a prominent feature. Students will learn to pick out these observable relationships and patterns through inquiry based investigation (practical demonstration or thoughtful discussion/hypothesis formation)
This skill (numeracy) is a the foundation upon which many of the scientific concepts are built on. ]]> 2021-04-30 11:36:37 UTC https://padlet.com/19266596/5bnqin07caykazus/wish/1477701969 19266596 https://padlet.com/19266596/5bnqin07caykazus/wish/1477703495 Being literate
Within this unit literacy will be addressed with the aim of developing students scientific vocabulary. Hence, furthering their understanding of scientific concepts and developing their ability to engage with scientific discussions around these areas. 
The development of a key-word 'word bank' is one aspect of my teaching that aims to incorporate this emphasis on literacy. Students are then able to review the most important terms and add them to their growing list of new words. 
A big part of literacy is expressing ideas thoughtfully and clearly. Students will learn in this unit to develop 'mastery' of each concept they encounter. With the emphasis being on true understanding as opposed to a correct answer. Training students 'how to think not what to think' and giving them the tools to accurately describe and express their opinions based on empirical evidence. ]]> 2021-04-30 11:37:23 UTC https://padlet.com/19266596/5bnqin07caykazus/wish/1477703495 19266596 https://padlet.com/19266596/5bnqin07caykazus/wish/1477705408 Managing info and thinking
Being reminded of the quote 'curiosity killed the cat' when discussing how we manage investigation and inquiry is a regular occurrence. 
Within this unit, through the facilitation of inquiry based learning and investigation, students will learn the value of asking 'why?' 
This will be achieved through my lesson plans throughout the unit which all have the aim of facilitating the accumulation of student's prior knowledge and experience. 
Developing a scientific 'habit of mind' is a key part of the students development as curiosity driven individuals. ]]> 2021-04-30 11:38:19 UTC https://padlet.com/19266596/5bnqin07caykazus/wish/1477705408 19266596 https://padlet.com/19266596/5bnqin07caykazus/wish/1494677884 This can be used to unpack the learning outcome mentioned above. ]]> 2021-05-05 16:34:32 UTC https://padlet.com/19266596/5bnqin07caykazus/wish/1494677884 19266596 https://padlet.com/19266596/5bnqin07caykazus/wish/1494744260 On the junior cycle science specification. ]]> 2021-05-05 16:48:04 UTC https://padlet.com/19266596/5bnqin07caykazus/wish/1494744260 19266596 https://padlet.com/19266596/5bnqin07caykazus/wish/1494757636 Aims to bridge the disconnect between the practice of science within the scientific community and the teaching of science in our schools. ]]> 2021-05-05 16:50:47 UTC https://padlet.com/19266596/5bnqin07caykazus/wish/1494757636 19266596 https://padlet.com/19266596/5bnqin07caykazus/wish/1494768351 2021-05-05 16:53:00 UTC https://padlet.com/19266596/5bnqin07caykazus/wish/1494768351 19266596 https://padlet.com/19266596/5bnqin07caykazus/wish/1494786039 An aim of my planning documents has been to incorporate a less 'restricted', more free-flowing form of inquiry. This paper speaks about this incorporation of an authentic implementation of an inquiry-based process in the classroom. ]]> 2021-05-05 16:56:44 UTC https://padlet.com/19266596/5bnqin07caykazus/wish/1494786039