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Purpose of Observe/Infer
Purpose of Observe/Infer
Slow down & become more aware of the world around us.
Create a sense of Wonder in the world taking place around us
More than just ‘seeing something’, but becoming aware through our senses of the recognition of the importance or significance of an event/occurrence or object
Ask questions
Acquisition of information from the primary source (active)
A desire to learn more, be aware of what is taking place.
Observe / Infer Teacher guide
Observe / Infer Teacher guide
Self Guided lesson planning ideas for Teachers
Where do I start?
Where do I start?
Overall Expectation #1 (grade 1 - 12) -To relate Science and Technology to Society and the Environment. (The relationship between Science Technology, Society & the Environment).
We see the first overall expectation as the 'why' to studying the unit. When we select a provocation that is a current event our students are motivated to do something as a result of what they have learned.
For Example - Grade 5 Understanding Structures and Mechanisms OE#1 - analyse social and environmental impacts of forces acting on structures and mechanisms. (ideas that come to mind - tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes, tsunami, erosion, flooding) I would look for an image that has a structure that been damaged by one of the events. I like images that challenge our thinking, or make the observer want to have a second look.
Our first day might be observe & infer as a class. The second day with the image might include the Question Formulation Technique OR a video or reading (newspaper article, book etc) with more information to help guide students followed by the Question Formulation Technique (now that I know, I need understand...).
Grade 9 Science - Chemistry
When making observations and inferences, and while designing my own questions, I can: formulate scientific questions about observed relationships, ideas, problems, and/or issues, make predictions, and/or formulate hypotheses to focus inquiries or
research (A1.1)
use appropriate terminology related to atoms, elements, and compounds(C2.1)
assess the usefulness of and/or the hazards associated with common elements or compounds in terms of their physical and chemical properties(C1.1)
Grade 8 - Water Systems
Grade 9 - Geography
Grade 9 - Sustainable Ecosystems
Grade 10 - Climate Change
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