SLH and the Material World
This online PD session recorded on 24 June 2015 shows primary teachers how to navigate the Science Learning Hub using the example of fire as a teaching and learning topic. Fire may be part of the Physical World (when talking about heat) or the Material World. When focusing on the Material World, we look at combustion – the visible effect of a chemical reaction between oxygen and a fuel. We also look at how various materials might affect combustion – particularly the addition of chemical fire retardants to slow the fire down.
The candle activity will definitely appeal – I always get asked by year 9 – ‘When are we going to blow things up?’
Teacher
The Biospife story has some great aspects for primary children – my daughter’s class looked at it in year 3, and it was a hit.
Parent
See links above to view the video of this professional development session (we recommend downloading the video) and also links below to download the:
PowerPoint presentation
treasure hunt
index for the PowerPoint and video.
Activity idea
In this Light a candle activity students take a closer look at a candle flame as an example of a flame that occurs in most natural fires and observe and investigate the flame and the process of burning.
