What: CLPL for primary teachers
When: 9.15am to 3.30pm on Saturday 9th of March 2024
Where: Bute Building, University of St Andrews, Queen’s Terrace, St Andrews, KY16 9TS
Cost: Free – limited places available and lunch is provided
Come along for an interactive day of CLPL for primary teachers with GeoBus.
Take part in three curriculum-linked, hands-on workshops:
N.B. The content featured in this course is independent of other previous GeoBus courses.
- Super Soil – A Muddy Mystery
- We will investigate different aspects of soil while solving a crime. Discover how soil colour, texture, permeability, and pH can be used to differentiate soil samples. By carrying out a range of simple experiments, we will discover which of our suspect soil samples matches the sample taken from the crime scene!
- Dodging Disaster – Hazard Management & Volcanoes
- By observing a volcanic eruption from our model volcano, you will be able to decide how best to build defences to keep the nearby village safe. We will then test the defences to see if they can hold back the lava flow.
- Lava flows are not the only sign of an active volcano. We will collect the gas emitted by our volcano and test it to see if we can identify the gas that has been produced.
- Species Survival
- Discover the hiding places of minibeasts in your local area and consider their adaptations for survival. Through participation in a camouflage game, find out how minibeasts use this adaptation to avoid predators. Finally, take part in the energy game: an exciting team game that illustrates how energy is lost through the stages of a food chain and why survival of one predator is dependent on so many prey animals.
Each workshop provides practical ideas for you to use in your own classroom or school grounds to engage pupils in these fascinating topics.
Participating teachers will be provided with copies of the resources used on the day, as well as basic equipment to help them to transfer these ideas to their own classroom.
Curriculum Links addressed in this course:
Super Soil – A Muddy Mystery
- Having explored the substances that make up Earth’s surface, I can compare some of their characteristics and uses. SCN 2-17a
- I have collaborated in activities which safely demonstrate simple chemical reactions using everyday chemicals. I can show an appreciation of a chemical reaction as being a change in which different materials are made. SCN 2-19a
- I can estimate how long or heavy an object is, or what amount it holds, using everyday things as a guide, then measure or weigh it using appropriate instruments and units. MNU 1-11a
- I can use the common units of measure, convert between related units of the metric system and carry out calculations when solving problems. MNU 2-11b
- Principles and Practice – Inquiry and Investigative Skills:
- The main approaches to science inquiry are:
- observing and exploring – careful observation of how something behaves, looking for changes over time and exploring ‘what happens if…?’ and ‘how could I…?’ questions
- classifying – through identifying key characteristics
- fair testing – through identifying all possible variables and then changing only one while controlling all others
- finding an association – linking two variables to determine relationships.
- The main approaches to science inquiry are:
Dodging Disaster – Hazard Management & Volcanoes
- I can describe the physical processes of a natural disaster and discuss its impact on people and the landscape. SOC 2-07b
- I have collaborated in activities which safely demonstrate simple chemical reactions using everyday chemicals. I can show an appreciation of a chemical reaction as being a change in which different materials are made. SCN 2-19a
- I have contributed to discussions of current scientific news items to help develop my awareness of science. SCN 1-20a
- I can report and comment on current scientific news items to develop my knowledge and understanding of topical science. SCN 2-20b
- I explore ways to design and construct models. TCH 0-09a
- I can design and construct models and explain my solutions. TCH 1-09a
- I can extend and enhance my design skills to solve problems and can construct models. TCH 2-09a
- I explore and discover engineering disciplines and can create solutions. TCH 1-12a
- I can extend my knowledge and understanding of engineering disciplines to create solutions. TCH 2-12a
Species Survival
- I can distinguish between living and non-living things. I can sort living things into groups and explain my decisions. SCN 1-01a
- I can identify and classify examples of living things, past and present, to help me appreciate their diversity. I can relate physical and behavioural characteristics to their survival or extinction. SCN 2-01a
- I can explore examples of food chains and show an appreciation of how animals and plants depend on each other for food. SCN 1-02a
- I can use my knowledge of the interactions and energy flow between plants and animals in ecosystems, food chains and webs. I have contributed to the design or conservation of a wildlife area. SCN 2-02a
Booking
Places on this fully funded course are limited. For further information or to book a place, please e-mail [email protected] and include the name of the course you would like to book.