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Introduction to Science and Biology Fieldwork for Secondary Teachers WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR The course is aimed at secondary science teachers, including NQTs and those training who are interested in running their own fieldwork in the school grounds and further afield. COURSE OVERVIEW FSC delivers Science, Biology and Geography fieldwork courses to nearly 100,000 students a year and CPD to over 700 teachers. This course builds on this expertise and aims to introduce participants to a range of different fieldwork activities which can be used to enhance students’ learning in KS3, KS4 and A-level Science studies. The focus will be on KS3 and KS4 Science, with an introduction to A-level Biology and Ecology. The course will cover risk assessments, planning fieldwork and organising a group safely in the Outdoor Classroom. Participants will also receive a certificate of attendance. This course will provide opportunities for teachers to: Trial different fieldwork activities, in a variety of environments, which can be used to explore the Science Secondary Curriculum in the Outdoor Classroom. Consider different tasks to develop students’ scientific inquiry skills and help assess learning in the field. Carry out a risk assessment for an outdoor science activity and consider key aspects of safe fieldwork practice. Consider how small differences in the content of activities and follow-up can help with the progression from KS3 though to GCSE to A-level. Try a series of small scale activities that can be undertaken anywhere that will assist students in answering A- level Ecology examination questions. Consider how fieldwork provides opportunities for introducing synoptic elements from across the whole subject. Improve biological identification and taxonomic field skills. Take away materials that can be used at school, which will help students develop skills in scientific understanding. Consider which organisations can provide further support and training in outdoor learning. COURSE LENGTH AND DATES Saturday 13 th July Arrive for welcome talk at 10.30. Morning, afternoon and evening sessions Sunday 14 th July Morning session. Depart from 13.00 If you wish to arrive on Friday 12 th July please contact the staff at Castle Head to reserve a room. FSC Head office, Preston Montford, Montford Bridge, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 1HW Tel: 01743 852100 Fax: 01743 852101 Email: headoffice@field-studies-council.org Website: www.field-studies-council.org Field Studies Council is a limited Company, registered in England and Wales No. 412621 and a Charity No. 313364. Registered Office; Preston Montford, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY4 1HW
Introduction to Science and Biology Fieldwork for Secondary Teachers COURSE TIMETABLE 11.00-11.30 What is outdoor Science Adrian Pickles What does it mean to look at the world scientifically How can the outdoors help students to think scientifically 11.30-13.00 KS3 – Active Science – building a good basis. Steve Day and Rachael Passant This session will consider some of the issues in engaging students with the concepts at KS3. 14.00-15.00 Specialist facilities – making the most of local off-site visits. Rachael Passant This session uses the Life Science Centre as an example of how external specialist science facilities can be integrated into the school curriculum. Saturday 15.00-16.30 GCSE Ecology – What is it and how do I measure it Milly Piggot Basic identification and taxonomy, sampling and project set-up for GCSE biology. This session will focus on traditional habitats studies looking at distribution and abundance. A freshwater and terrestrial habitat will be used. 17.00-18.30 GCSE Science – making connections. Tom Frost This session will focus on supporting the big themes in science. Using a selection of outdoor practicals, web-based resources and ICT, topics such as Climate Change and Energy will be covered. Sunday 19.30-20.30 Extending opportunities. Sue Townsend and Steve Day iSPOT / Young Darwin / Mind the Gap / Astronomy / Societies. This evening session will focus on resources available to students and teachers through increasing awareness of the organisations who can offer help in understanding aspects of outdoor science. Participants will receive information on a range of societies and groups and encouraged to share any they know locally or nationally. There will be web examples, resource packs, training and support materials and small group discussions to explore the opportunities presented. 9.00-13.00 From start to finish: A-level investigations. Sue Townsend. A morning looking at designing, carrying out and analysing an A-level investigation. This session will cover species identification, using keys, investigation design, specification requirements, sampling and statistics. It will also include a question and answer plenary session. ABOUT THE TUTORS The course will be run by experienced Scientists and Ecologists selected from FSC senior staff, who are knowledgeable Environmental Educators and Field Teachers. Steve Day is one of the senior teaching team at Castle Head and has worked for FSC for over 15 years at various centres. Being qualified in a range of outdoor activities enables him to safely lead students on a journey of discovery in the real world. Tom Frost has had a sustained career in environmental education which started whilst volunteering with the local museum then working for Paignton Zoo creating educational materials. Having completed a degree in Environmental Science and working as an Environmental Consultant, he was been employed by FSC where he has been delivering outdoor learning for the last five years. FSC Head office, Preston Montford, Montford Bridge, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 1HW Tel: 01743 852100 Fax: 01743 852101 Email: headoffice@field-studies-council.org Website: www.field-studies-council.org Field Studies Council is a limited Company, registered in England and Wales No. 412621 and a Charity No. 313364. Registered Office; Preston Montford, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY4 1HW
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