TEACHING STRATEGIES FOR ELEMENTARY SCIENCE

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Step 6. Plan learning experiences. Via ice sure to match the learning activities with learning outcomes. Examine the table below.

Learning Activities/Experiences

Target Competencies Describe sources of light, sound, heat, and electricity

Interactive discussion on sources of light, sound, heat, and electricity

Describing the sources of light, sound, heat, and electricity indicated by the picture prompts

; Practice safety and precautionary measures in dealing with different types

Viewing dips/lecture on safety and precautionary measures when dealing with different types of weather

of weather

Simulating different weather conditions and the right response or reaction to each weather condition in the classroom

Participating in institutional/departmental earthquake drills

Step 7. Design learning materials. The teachers should keep the following guidelines when designing learning materials for elementary science. •

The materials should be aligned with the content and performance standards in the curricu­ lum guide.

The materials should contain activities that allow different forms of interaction among the students and between the teachers and the students.

The activities should be varied and may employ a combination of the following: inquiry-oriented investigations, cooperative groups, use of technology, and simulations.

The activities indicated in the materials should provide adequate time and opportunities for the students to acquire knowledge, skills, and attitudes

Opportunities must be provided for the students to develop an understanding of scientific inquiry.

The content should be accurate and developmentally appropriate for the learners.

Opportunities to learn should be consistent with contemporary models of learning.

There should be consistency between learning goals and assessment.

Assessments should stress the application of concepts to new or different situations.

Assessment tasks should be fair for all the students. Scoring guide or rubric should be included as well.

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