| Author |
Anu Parts |
| e-mail |
anu.parts@gmail.com |
| Institute |
Tallinn English College, Estonia |
| TARGET GROUP |
15-17 |
| Subjects |
Science, geography, art |
| Aims |
- to facilitate the construction of knowledge related to the nature of scientific knowledge.
- to develop a conception of science and its complex relations with a multicultural and multilingual world
- to face scientific ideas as based on the observation of the natural world, experimental evidence, rational arguments and scepticism.
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Key competences
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| Communication in language(s) |
- Development of argumentation and communication competencies
- Oral fluency
- Writing skills
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| Learning to learn |
- Organizing information
- through interaction students have the opportunity to learn from each other, to become aware of different possibilities, to interiorize theory, to criticize ideas and to become aware of ones’ conceptions
- Construction of knowledge regarding the nature of science
- Development of cognitive competences such as argumentation and decision making.
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| Digital competences |
- Using the Internet searching for information and working on the net
- Using the internet to create materials for studying
- Use digital dictionaries
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| Social and civic competences |
- Development of collaboration competences
- Development of attitudes and values: responsibility, respect, academic honesty
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| Timing of the overall activities |
4 x 45 min (180 min) |
| Resources and materials needed |
Computer with access to internet |