Publisher's Synopsis
Connecting Science is a new enquiry-based course with built-in flexibility to enable personalised learning. At its heart are interactive resources that can be presented on-screen from the Dynamic Learning Network CD-ROM. The CD-ROM screens are topic-based, matching the topics in the Connecting Science Pupil's Guide andTeacher's Guides . A resource menu lists the digital resources provided for each topic (Core and Options lessons). The relevantTeacher's Guide page can also be opened, providing lesson plans with learning objectives and levelled outcomes for each topic.
The lesson plans in theConnecting Science Year 8 Teacher's Guide show how resources on the Dynamic Learning Network CD-ROM support each part of the lesson. Users can also search for resources by keyword, topic and resource type, allowing teachers to
select relevant contexts for their school
vary task style to meet the individual needs of different learners
customise and adapt schemes of work to suit different teaching styles and levels of experience.
The resources on this Network CD-ROM provide:
task briefs to support activities from Options lessons
background information, stimulus images and vetted weblinks to motivate pupils and support them in completing tasks and activities
write-in planners to support pupils in planning open-ended enquiry or research
skills tutorials to show how to think scientifically, analyse and communicate results
animations of concepts which are hard to visualise
interactive quizzes and open-ended tasks to review pupils' progress and encourage them to assess their own progress.
The tools provided also enable teachers to import their own resources and weblinks into the lesson groups, and to populate a VLE at the click of a button.
ASE and the Centre for Science Education are delighted to be working with Hodder Education to support relevant and contemporary Science in your Key Stage 3 teaching through full integration of Upd8Topicals with Connecting Science and Science. Visit www.dynamic-learning.co.uk or www.upd8.org.uk to find out more about this exclusive partnership.
