Depth Studies and Student Research Projects for Science 7-12

Overview

Design engaging, student-centred depth studies and student research projects that are manageable, support student learning and are standards-based.

This course is suitable for all Science teachers wanting to develop depth studies suitable for Stage 6 and for those Stage 4 and 5 science teachers wanting to improve the quality of Student Research Projects (SRPs).

Participants will

• develop a deeper understanding first hand and secondary investigations in science
• participate in a moderating exercise using a standards-framework to assess student work samples
• collaboratively develop a rich Depth Study task (or SRP) and marking rubric.

Session 1 Inquiry science – This session unpacks each of the “Working Scientifically” outcomes in a classroom context

Session 2 Standards-based analysis of sample depth study responses. - This is a moderating exercise where participants use standards-based rubrics to assess sample responses to depth studies and SRPs.

Session 3 Developing a rich depth study. - Participants will collaboratively develop and share depth study and SRP tasks.

Fee: $200

Accreditation

Completing a Depth Studies and Student Research Projects for Science 7-12 course will contribute 5 hours of NESA Registered PD addressing: 5.1.2, 5.3.2, 6.3.2 from the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers towards maintaining Proficient Teacher Accreditation in NSW.

Evaluation Comments:

• The amount of support provided to us today through the sample tasks analysis and rubrics as well as discussion of depth study was excellent.
• Presenters were very knowledgeable and the presentations were clear and thought provoking.