Curriculum Structure |
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The following design is an
example of a science curriculum based on a 4 part thematic approach: |
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Systems |
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Human Impact on the
World |
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Energy and Motion |
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Natural Change |
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These themes evolve from the
National Science Teachers Association Scope and Sequence Guide
and represent the integration of the following scientific
disciplines -- Earth; Life and Physical Science. |
The objective is to end the
isolation of the various sciences and instead, demonstrate their
relatedness. |
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Instructional Resources |
Instructional Resources include
Student Science Binder and appendices; teacher-constructed
laboratory manual; commercial science textbook, optional; the Internet and various other forms of
technology |
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Instructional
Strategies |
Instructional
strategies include 1) cooperative learning activities; 2) internet
discovery activities and integration of various other forms of
technology such as video-streaming, student created power point
presentations...; 3) teacher demonstration
and modeling where needed; 4) teacher directed lecture and
interactive student small group and whole class discussions and
5)* the primary educational strategy employed is through hands-on
learning activities, we want our students to be "DOING" science and
not just reading and writing about science* |
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Evaluation and Assessment
Tools |
Evaluation and assessment tools
include 1) evaluation of cooperative learning activities; 2) tests
and quizzes; 3) labs and
experiments; 4) graded homework activities; 5) evaluation of
hands-on activities; and 6) peer critique and analysis. |
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Science Curriculum:
Flemington-Raritan School District (2006) |