Setting+a+project+(e.g.,+about+Space)


 * __SETTING UP A PROJECT__

Previous student surveys indicated that students wanted more say in what they do and learn about. Teacher suggested almost 50 varied options ranging across different levels of thinking e.g., Knowledge - draw a rocket and label its various parts. Application - invent a board game about a space mission and include instructions on how to play and question cards. Evaluation - what personal and physical qualities do you think are important for an astronaut to have? Students needed to select a minimum of two from each section and could suggest their own activities or tasks. Students also needed to decide how to present their information e.g., chart, mobile, diorama, debate, model, booklet. To assist with organisation, especially for the boys, a timeline was given. Four sections needed to be completed by a date, the next four in another 2 weeks etc. so there was no 'panic' towards the final submission date. So far, all is going to plan! Carroll from K.P.P.S **