Assessing Diagrams

Playing with desk-bubbles... my own term, I think!

Almost the end of another term! I have had a lovely time this past week exploring junior concepts at Level 3 and 4, for example, floating and sinking, bubbles, etc. I really like the idea of this so we can ensure that at least some concepts can be extended and developed further. Of course there is space for topics to be introduced at a senior level only but children will have all the processes and skills in place to grab hold of brand new concepts! I had to share a lovely diagram one of the students created to show how a bubble snake is 'made'... it fits with today, as the topic is diagrams!

A junior student's diagram of how to form a bubble snake -nice labelling!

This week's post is a little different. I've written it all as a google slides presentation (click the link) as I could add photos and ideas a little easier. I'm also curious as to whether this is helpful as I'm hoping that schools could use these in a staff or team meeting, or at least some of the slides! I think we need to be discussing ideas like this to be able to collaborate and extend their thinking.

Anyway, do tell me if this is useful. This is the second slides document I've done -the first was on cicadas or kihikihi, and I'd love to hear if you have used it, or topics for another one, or even improvements! As always, if you do use it, please acknowledge the author... me!

Keep sciencing
Paul