New NSW Science Syllabus
New South Wales, Australian Primary Education:
Your work will:
- demonstrate a broad overview of their field of knowledge
- communicate effectively in a manner relevant to their discipline
- demonstrate analytical skills, including the exercise of critical and reflective judgement
- address unfamiliar problems
- demonstrate a national and international perspective
Your task is to develop five learning experiences for any stage (1-3) from the new NSW Science Syllabus. Use the strands Working Scientifically and Working Technologically drawing knowledge and understanding from Natural Environment and the Made Environment.
The learning experiences may involve several discrete ‘lessons’ and will focus on the scientific concept of energy.
The learning experiences will reflect
- Mastery of the scientific concepts that are at the base of your activities
- Demonstrate creative, engaging and meaningful learning experience design
- Ability to assess what students know in relation to the learning aims, objectives and outcomes through the 5 learning experiences
Specifically the assessment should be developed in 2 sections.
Section 1. In 1000-1500 words explain the scientific concepts behind understanding ‘energy’.
In effect you are answering the following questions
- What is energy?
- What are common misconceptions associated with understanding concepts of energy?
- How best to develop and promote primary student’s concepts of energy?
Section 2. No More than 5 A4 pages in a work program format of your choice
Building on Section 1 Provide an outline of 5 learning experiences suitable for any stage (1-3) that will enhance students understanding of energy. Ensure that the learning experiences reflect the aims, objectives and outcomes of the syllabus. Note you will not find direct and/or in depth references to scientific concepts of ‘energy’ within the curriculum. You will have to rely on your own scientific understanding of energy to engage with WS and WT with NE and ME.
Assessment criteria
Content 50%
- Appropriate assessment and learning tasks are included in the learning experiences
- Learning experiences are mapped against other KLA’s in meaningful ways
- Evaluation and reflective processes are evident and clearly articulated
- Integration between KLAs in the unit plan is identified and relevant Science and Technology outcomes are listed
- Evaluation and reflective processes are evident and clearly articulated
Coherence/cogency 40%
- Adequate reading evident
- Knowledge of subject
- Use of relevant and reliable sources (in-text) to support/justify position
Style 10%
- Consistent and concise
- Easy to read with correct syntax, spelling and punctuation.
Word Count: 2100-2200
No. of Pages: 11