Task 3 - Applying didactic strategies to designing science activities.

Applying didactic strategies to designing science activities.

intruduction

Advantages of teaching English science according to the CLIL methodology for B1 students on the topic The Universe

• Language integration is beneficial for B1 students because it allows them to develop their language skills in the context of science content. Language integration helps B1 students to understand scientific concepts while developing their English language abilities.

• The Universe in English provides B1 students with a wide range of scientific vocabularies. Not only do they learn common English terms, but they also learn specific vocabulary related to Astronomy and Cosmology.

• By engaging in conversations about The Universe, B1 students are encouraged to share their thoughts and ideas in the English language. This interactive process promotes language proficiency by encouraging students to share information about complex scientific topics.

The Universe

Objectives

• Improve B1 students' scientific English vocabulary, enabling them to articulate ideas and concepts related to The Universe with confidence.

• Develops students' understanding of important astronomical principles and phenomena and enables them to express and discuss scientific ideas in English.

• Encourage B1 students to examine, challenge, and explain scientific ideas in English during class discussions and activities to help them develop critical thinking abilities.

PRESENTATION STAGE

• Start by having a quick conversation with the children about their prior knowledge of the environment and ecosystems. Utilize brainstorming, and imagery.

• Using multimedia materials, give a visually captivating introduction to ecosystems. Explain the important elements of ecosystems, such as producers, consumers, and decomposers, using simple language, diagrams, and illustrations.

PRACTICE STAGE

• A wide range of activities, including role-playing, problem-solving exercises, practical experiments, conversations, and simulations, may be included in the practice stage. The intention is to accommodate a range of learning preferences and styles.

activity 1 Create an Astronomy Blog or Podcast.

encourage students to start a podcast or blog where they can post fascinating findings, interesting facts, or their own opinions on the universe. Their communication and research skills are improved by this exercise.

• Practice stage activities are connected to real-world scenarios whenever feasible. This raises the lesson's relevance and makes it easier for students to understand how the knowledge or skills they are learning will be used in real-world situations.

PRODUCTION STAGE

Materials1 Colored paper or foam sheets 2 String or fishing line 3 Scissors 4 Hole punch 5 Styrofoam balls (or other lightweight materials for planet models) 6 Acrylic paint or markers 7 Glue 8 Reference materials on the solar system

• to illustrate the relative sizes and positions of the planets in the solar system through a graphic representation.

EVALUATION STAGE

Materials

• 1 List of debate topics related to the universe (e.g., space exploration, the existence of extraterrestrial life, the future of space travel, etc.)
• 2 Timer.
• 3 Whiteboard or flip chart for note-taking
• 4 Evaluation rubric (to assess content, presentation skills, and participation).

• Assess their proficiency with particular abilities highlighted in the science subject.
• to assess students' knowledge of astronomy and their capacity to articulate and defend their positions in a formal discussion.

References

• Solar System 101 | National Geographic [video]. (2017).https://youtu.be/libKVRa01L8?si=pSrIO4oi8HpfPWgF