PS227 by Ms. O'Brien https://padlet.com/amy_obrien94/so8d51pkzqcs Made with serendipity en-us 2016-11-14 22:53:46 UTC 2016-11-23 10:13:13 UTC hello@padlet.com Class 1 amy_obrien94 https://padlet.com/amy_obrien94/so8d51pkzqcs/wish/137576675 Key Concept: "Sticks of doom"- Every student writes their name on a lollipop stick. They are then all collected, placed in a beaker and used for questioning. Even if you see a student off task, you can call their name and pretend it is the name on the stick you just selected. Hence it is also a tool for classroom management. ]]> 2016-11-14 22:56:22 UTC https://padlet.com/amy_obrien94/so8d51pkzqcs/wish/137576675 Class 7 amy_obrien94 https://padlet.com/amy_obrien94/so8d51pkzqcs/wish/137576921 Investigation: "Light"
Equipment: UV torch and beads.
Key Concept: The longer the light is shone on the beads the darker they become. Links to the Strand of Earth and Space.

Key Concept: "Comment only marking"- Students are not given a grade. Teacher corrects their work based on a specific criteria but provide marking by giving only comments. The grading criteria is 
  • Not meeting expectations 
  • In line with expectations
  • Above expectations
  • Exceptional 
Key Concept: "Focus on parts of Learning Outcomes"- The new Junior Cycle allows you
focus on aspects of the L.O's you want to cover at a particular moment of time. You can revisit the same learning outcomes covering a different aspect of it at a different stage of the junior cycle if you wish. 

]]> 2016-11-14 22:58:21 UTC https://padlet.com/amy_obrien94/so8d51pkzqcs/wish/137576921 Class amy_obrien94 https://padlet.com/amy_obrien94/so8d51pkzqcs/wish/137576971 Key Concept: "Stimulus to engage"-Use of a picture of an open fire. What does this have to do with respiration? The fire, like respiration, needs Oxygen, Carbon and Fuel in order to work. 

]]> 2016-11-14 22:58:44 UTC https://padlet.com/amy_obrien94/so8d51pkzqcs/wish/137576971 Class amy_obrien94 https://padlet.com/amy_obrien94/so8d51pkzqcs/wish/137580714 Investigation: "Mystery box"
Purpose: Encourages students to record their observations.
Key Concept:
Do not tell them what is in the box. It is all to do with the nature of science.
Investigation: "Ethics"
NB: Satis Revisisted website.]]> 2016-11-14 23:33:19 UTC https://padlet.com/amy_obrien94/so8d51pkzqcs/wish/137580714 Class amy_obrien94 https://padlet.com/amy_obrien94/so8d51pkzqcs/wish/139211448 Key Concept: "Visual Timer"- The students are given a specific time frame during which they have to complete a task. The teacher can place a stopwatch on the overhead projector and hence this puts the students in control of managing their time in answering the given task. This relates to one of the Junior Cycle key skills of Managing Myself.

NB: Can also be used as a stimulus to engage.

]]> 2016-11-21 20:21:46 UTC https://padlet.com/amy_obrien94/so8d51pkzqcs/wish/139211448 Class amy_obrien94 https://padlet.com/amy_obrien94/so8d51pkzqcs/wish/139211483 Key Concept: "Question box"-
The question box can be set up at the top of the class room. Through-out the lesson students can place a named or anonymous question in the box for the teacher to answer. The idea of the question box works especially good for sensitive topics like Human Reproduction and Human Digestion. ]]> 2016-11-21 20:21:56 UTC https://padlet.com/amy_obrien94/so8d51pkzqcs/wish/139211483 Class amy_obrien94 https://padlet.com/amy_obrien94/so8d51pkzqcs/wish/139211519 Key Concept: "Post it notes"- I think that this method can be especially helpful for gauging prior knowledge at the start of the class. Each student writes anything they know about the topic on a sticky note and they are stuck to a wall in the class. Also at the end of the lesson students can write what they now know after the class and any questions they still have. ]]> 2016-11-21 20:22:08 UTC https://padlet.com/amy_obrien94/so8d51pkzqcs/wish/139211519 Class amy_obrien94 https://padlet.com/amy_obrien94/so8d51pkzqcs/wish/139532896 Key Concept: "Traffic Lights"-
Method 1: Cones.
Teacher places three take away cups on each desk. One green, one red, one orange. The students are working on a task. If they have the red cup on the top they are "totally lost". Orange = Need a bit of help. Green = No help needed.

Method 2: Worksheets
Teacher provides a traffic lights worksheet at the end of the class. It is a form of Self assessment. If students have completely grasped a concept they mark the green box. Or if they are totally lost on a concept they mark the red box. I would also use this in the middle of my class as a form of formative assessment. ]]> 2016-11-23 09:06:24 UTC https://padlet.com/amy_obrien94/so8d51pkzqcs/wish/139532896