Teaching and Learning Timeline | |||
Module 1 (Week 1) | Module 2 (Week 2) | Module 3 (Week 3) | Module 4 (optional) |
Key tasks – Identify and record students prior knowledge – Introduce key unit vocabulary – Build on student knowledge (schema) – Use a range of learning mechanisms e.g., experts, videos, books, online articles, podcasts | Key tasks – Develop student understandings of key vocabulary and concepts – Use a range of learning mechanisms e.g., experts, videos, books, online articles, excursions, podcasts | Key tasks – Investigate a known issue and its solution – Explore different ways for students to present their findings e.g., 60 second docs, google slides, youtube, speech, infographic | Key tasks – Identify a system to impact – Propose a solution to a found issue – Draw conclusions – Share findings with family – Consider next steps (future research) – Evaluate the research process |
Key research skills – Identify key unit vocabulary – Create an infographic to demonstrate existing knowledge – Use a variety of brainstorming tools and graphic organisers – Use open ended questions | Key research skills – Create key words to be used in search engines – Retrieve information – Synthesise information into my own words | Key research skills – Organise relevant information – Use a range of note-taking strategies – Use graphic organisers to record new knowledge – Synthesise information and ideas into their own words from a range of sources e.g., videos, webpages, books | Key research skills – Communicate new understandings to a range of audiences e.g., peers, family, teachers) – Reflect on the research process – Evaluate the research process – Communicate about future research ideas |