Using the Resource - Getting Started
How often should I use the tasks?
The ideal is to tackle one generic and one embedded task at least every half term.
When in the year are the tasks appropriate?
The tasks can be tackled at any time. Linked generic and science embedded tasks are best undertaken within the same week.
All of the tasks are context based and many encourage the use of different science ideas and concepts. Most are suitable for use in either Year 5 and 6; however teachers may choose to link them to a science topic they are covering.
How long will they take?
Generic tasks - minimum of 15-20 minutes.
Science Embedded tasks - minimum of 1 hour.
Together - a morning or afternoon session.
How should I use a generic task?
As an introductory activity to help the children to understand more about the Personal Capability objective.
How should I use a science embedded task?
To contextualize and put to use the Personal Capability the children have been introduced to.
To broaden and enrich science curriculum.
To support the development of Scientific Enquiry Skills.
Are the activities differentiated?
All the science embedded tasks incorporate Support Cards or suggestions for additional support. These will assist teachers in differentiating the tasks.
Smart Grids (Assessment for Learning)
Each Smart Science activity incorporates opportunities to involve the children in self and peer assessment using a Smart Grid. These encourage children to use the 'Thumbs Up' approach to review their learning against the success criteria. It extends this idea by prompting them to give reasons or examples for their choice and to consider how this will influence their learning in the future.
For tips on 'How to Use Smart Grids' download the file below.
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