Science Session 14 Session Earth and Space Title Learning By the end of the session the trainees will be able: Outcomes To address some of the common misconceptions associated with astronomy To learn what causes the phases of the moon To learn about the rotation & orbit of the earth and how these aspects determine conditions on the surface Outline During this session trainees will: Session Participate in a lecture (mainly) showing the awe and wonder of Content space Use torches & balls to show phases of moon, night & day and seasons Key Importance of hands-on practical science lessons Messages Health & safety during science lessons Links to TS3 and TS4 Teachers’ Standards Science Session 15 Session Rocks and soils Title Learning By the end of the session the trainees will be able: Outcomes To explore the different types of rocks To examine the composition of soils Outline During this session trainees will: Session Investigate ways to separate soil and particulate matter Content Make concrete Make ‘fossils’ Key Importance of hands-on practical science lessons Messages Health & safety during science lessons Links to TS3 and TS4 Teachers’ Standards
Science Session 14 Session Title Earth and Space Learning Outcomes By the end of the session the trainees will be able: To address some of the common misconceptions associated with astronomy To learn what causes the phases of the moon To learn about the rotation & orbit of the earth and how these aspects determine conditions on the surface Outline Session Content During this session trainees will: Participate in a lecture (mainly) showing the awe and wonder of space Use torches & balls to show phases of moon, night & day and seasons Key Messages Importance of hands-on practical science lessons Health & safety during science lessons Links to Teachers’ Standards TS3 and TS4 Science Session 15 Session Title Rocks and soils Learning Outcomes By the end of the session the trainees will be able: To explore the different types of rocks To examine the composition of soils Outline Session Content During this session trainees will: Investigate ways to separate soil and particulate matter Make concrete Make ‘fossils’ Key Messages Importance of hands-on practical science lessons Health & safety during science lessons Links to Teachers’ Standards TS3 and TS4