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This resource illustrates how a Connected article could provide a model for students to engage with science in the context of a real life issue.
The Nature of Science strand
Aim | Achievement objectives relevant to this resource |
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Participating and contributing Bring a scientific perspective to decisions and actions as appropriate. | L1 & 2: Explore and act on issues and questions that link their science learning to their daily living. |
Living World
Aim | Achievement objectives relevant to this resource |
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Life processes Understand the processes of life and appreciate the diversity of living things. | L1 & 2: Recognise that all living things have certain requirements so they can stay alive. |
Students gather information to make decisions about taking action.
The article provides information about reasons for the decline in bee numbers, and some steps that are being taken to improve their survival chances.
Adapting the resource
This article could be used to encourage students to recognise that, before taking action, they need to gather existing information that informs their question.
Start with the question on page 27; What can you do to save the bees?
Read the article to find out:
Ask students to brainstorm ideas for actions they could practically take.
Supporting students to become scientifically literate, i.e., to participate as critical, informed, and responsible citizens in a society in which science plays a significant role is the purpose of science in NZC.
Being involved in environmental projects that are of personal interest to students gives them the opportunity to practise playing the "game of science". Scientifically literate citizens need to be able to access information already available that informs their decision-making.
Can students sort relevant and irrelevant information?
Can they use this information to inform suggestions for action?
For suggestions about adapting tasks in ways that allow students to show progress in engaging with science see Progressions .
This idea could be used with any environmental project that students are involved with.
Connected, environment