Resource of the Week Archive
Resource
of the Week
26 January -
1 February 2014
Science Hooks
A collection of videos that capture aspects of each science topic. Individual chapters contain a video file embedded within explanatory text, providing the viewer with an investigation methodology and the scientific theory behind the hook, guidance on how the hook can be incorporated into a lesson. Also contains literacy & numeracy suggestions.
How it maps to the curriculum
- JC
- Science
Strand: Other Science Websites
Strand unit: 02. Database of Resources
Suggestions for use: This is an excellent website which will assist teachers in lesson planning. The short video clips will stimulate interest in the topic being taught. The questions and answers section can be used to encourage questioning by students and allow them to think further 'outside the box'. The keywords powerpoint will aid all students in understanding the key concepts of the chapter.
Why is it Resource of the Week?
- Hooks are highly engaging and well supported with additional contextual information
- Explanatory text is clear and promotes higher order questioning
- It provides an investigation methodology for each hook
- The scientific theory behind each hook is presented
- Guidance on how the hook can be incorporated into a lesson/lecture is available
- Associated questions, cross-curricular links are featured
- Literacy and numeracy suggestions are included
- A rolling presentation containing a summary of key words and ideas are included.
