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Lessons within this Scheme of work are 90 minutes in length
BTEC science topics run for 1 week ( 2 lessons)
Unit brief
Learners will develop the skills needed to carry out some outline research into an agreed topic.
They will keep a record of their investigation and then present a summary of their findings.
Unit introduction
In this unit, you will have the opportunity to research a topic that interests you. It could be linked to something you have enjoyed in your sector, something that is happening in your local community or perhaps linked to what you would like to do in the future.
Before starting on your research you will need to decide on the focus for your topic. You will set up a research log to record the research tasks you carry out and the sources that you use.
When you have completed your research, you will summarise and present your findings. You will use many of the skills you have developed already, such as planning, time management,
research and presenting, as well as any sector skills and knowledge that you have learned. All these skills are important for progressing to further qualifications.
Learning aims
A Carry out research into an agreed topic
B Present a summary of research findings into an agreed topic.
Tracking sheet
Key Words
Learning content
Lessons
Selecting a Suitable Topic and Planning:
Selecting a Suitable Topic and Planning:
Lesson 1 - Criteria for Selecting an Investigation Topic
Lesson 1 - Criteria for Selecting an Investigation Topic
Learning objective
learners will be able to carry out a focused and detailed search on a topic and select relevant information from that clearly link to the topic.
Connect: Starter
Unit Introduction - Working with others
Content of units, assignment
Activate: teaching
1.group discussion to be facilitated around topic selection and suitable topics.
Investigation should focus on key areas such as: Local community or area.
linked to a sector, linked to a hobby, or an extracurricular activity.
Demonstrate: learner tasks
1.learners to participate in group discussion around suitable topics
2. learners to spend time looking at different topics informally to find something of interest
3. Learners select a topic suitable to be researched on their own or with support from the tutor.
Consolidate: Plenary.
All Learners to have topics agreed with tutors by end of lessons
A4.3 Criteria for Selecting an Investigation Topic
Lesson 2 - Planning Key Actions and Milestones
Lesson 2 - Planning Key Actions and Milestones
Leanring objective:
learners will be able to carry out a focused and detailed search on a topic and select relevant information from that clearly link to the topi
Connect: Starter
Recap previous lessons and topics being agreed with the individuals.
Activate: teaching
1. The tutor leads discussion around time management and ensures they are manageable.
2. tutor to facilitate individual work.
Demonstrate: learner tasks
1.learners to identify key milestones for the investigation
setting up a research log
organising visits
deadline for completion.
2. learners begin to think about different information they could look at.
Consolidate: Plenary.
Review and confirm with the tutor research log and plan.
Collecting Information
Collecting Information
Lesson 3 - Sources of Information
Lesson 3 - Sources of Information
Learning objective
learners will be able to carry out a focused and detailed search on a topic and select relevant information from that clearly link to the topic.
Connect: Starter
Recap information from previous sessions round key structure of research log
Activate: teaching
1.facilitate whole group discussion around different resources that can be used to help identify research..
sources of information should include:electronic media (blogs, podcasts, downloads, websites)
Printed media (Newspaper, magazines, articles, posters, books)
interviews and visits.
Demonstrate: learner tasks
1.learens to participate in whole group discussion around sources of information.
2.learners to work in paris and identify and discuss resources that they may find useful to help them research there own topic.
Consolidate: Plenary.
Learners to add information of possible sources to their research log of potential areas to search.
Lesson 4 - Recap and Selecting Key Points
Lesson 4 - Recap and Selecting Key Points
Learning objective
learners will be able to carry out a focused and detailed search on a topic and select relevant information from that clearly link to the topic.
Connect: Starter
Recap previous lessons - different types of research resources and research logs.
Activate: teaching
1.group discussion about selecting content and making notes around their area of interest.
2. tutor to facilitate group research around topics that are similar to each other.
Demonstrate: learner tasks
1.learners to participate in discussion around making notes and recording information and sources
2.Learners to work in pairs with someone who has a similar topic/content and benign to reach as pair and make notes.
Consolidate: Plenary.
Learners to update research log with key information found and sources.
Keeping a Research log
Keeping a Research log
Lesson 5 - Importance of a Research Log
Lesson 5 - Importance of a Research Log
Learning objectives
learners will be able to carry out a focused and detailed search on a topic and select relevant information from that clearly link to the topic.
Connect: Starter
Tutor to introduce tasks.
Activate: teaching
1.learners to independently research subject topic using a range of resources.
Demonstrate: learner tasks
1.Learns to independently research here chosen topic
Consolidate: Plenary.
Learners to update research logs with additional information and sources.
Lesson 6 - Recap and Ongoing Research Log Management
Lesson 6 - Recap and Ongoing Research Log Management
Learning objective
learners will be able to carry out a focused and detailed search on a topic and select relevant information from that clearly link to the topic
Connect: Starter
Tutor to introduce tasks.
Activate: teaching
1.learners to independently research subject topics using a range of resources.
Demonstrate: learner tasks
1.Learns to independently research here chosen topic
Consolidate: Plenary.
Learners to update research logs with additional information and sources.
Presenting Findings
Presenting Findings
Lesson 7 - Summarising Key Findings
Lesson 7 - Summarising Key Findings
Learning objective
learners will be able to carry out a focused and detailed search on a topic and select relevant information from that clearly link to the topic
Connect: Starter
Tutor to introduce tasks.
Activate: teaching
1.learners to independently research subject topics using a range of resources.
Demonstrate: learner tasks
1.Learns to independently research here chosen topic
Consolidate: Plenary.
Learners to update research logs with additional information and sources.
Lesson 8 - Recap and Presentation Practice
Lesson 8 - Recap and Presentation Practice
Learning objective
learners will be able to carry out a focused and detailed search on a topic and select relevant information from that clearly link to the topic.
Connect: Starter
Review of Learning Aim A- Learner to complete feedback Slip and introduce learning Aim B.
Activate: teaching
1.tutor lead presentation around presenting information
Poster presentation, powerpoint presentation, leaflet, poster, vlog, written handouts, oral questioning.
Tutor to discuss summarising key points/ findings.
Demonstrate: learner tasks
1.Group discussion around different ways to present information
2. Learners select one way to deliver their information and begin preparing it.
Consolidate: Plenary.
update research log. Present presentation
Lesson 9 - Assignment handout
Lesson 9 - Assignment handout
Learning objective
Learners to complete assignment using information from brief.
Connect
Tutor introduction to assignment and hand out of assignment brief. Learners to read assignment briefs.
Activate
Tutor to lead discussion around assignment and confirm hand out date and hand in date. Discussion around assignment brief and structure and how it should be constructed.
Demonstrate
Learners begin assignments and work through individually at their own pace ensuring they meet key deadlines.
Consolidate
review of lesson with Q and A to check understanding.
Lesson 10 - Assignment handout
Lesson 10 - Assignment handout
Learning objective
Learners to complete assignment using information from brief.
Connect
Tutor introduction to assignment and hand out of assignment brief. Learners to read assignment briefs.
Activate
Tutor to lead discussion around assignment and confirm hand out date and hand in date. Discussion around assignment brief and structure and how it should be constructed.
Demonstrate
Learners begin assignments and work through individually at their own pace ensuring they meet key deadlines.
Consolidate
review of lesson with Q and A to check understanding.
Lesson 11 - Assignment handout
Lesson 11 - Assignment handout
Learning objective
Learners to complete assignment using information from brief.
Connect
Tutor introduction to assignment and hand out of assignment brief. Learners to read assignment briefs.
Activate
Tutor to lead discussion around assignment and confirm hand out date and hand in date. Discussion around assignment brief and structure and how it should be constructed.
Demonstrate
Learners begin assignments and work through individually at their own pace ensuring they meet key deadlines.
Consolidate
review of lesson with Q and A to check understanding.
Lesson 12 - Assignment completion
Lesson 12 - Assignment completion
Learning objective
Learners to complete assignment using information from brief.
Connect
Tutor introduction to assignment and hand out of assignment brief. Learners to read assignment briefs.
Activate
Tutor to lead discussion around assignment and confirm hand out date and hand in date. Discussion around assignment brief and structure and how it should be constructed.
Demonstrate
Learners begin assignments and work through individually at their own pace ensuring they meet key deadlines.
Consolidate
review of lesson with Q and A to check understanding.
Assignment brief
Assignment brief
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