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HOW TO TEACH SCIENCE PROJECT-BASED LESSONS?
HOW TO TEACH SCIENCE PROJECT-BASED LESSONS?
Be clear with the lesson structure and explore effective strategies for teaching Science Project-Based Lessons through engaging and practical methods.
Before teaching, you need to know:
Before teaching, you need to know:
Six (6) Steps: Introduction, Warm-Up, Let's Review, Let's Practice (Project Making), Let's Capture, and Wrap Up
Required Materials: Science PowerPoint Presentation
Backup Materials: Science Flashcards and Vinalearn Speaker
TA Materials: Stickers and Product
Step 1: Introduction
Step 1: Introduction
Teacher and TA Introduction: The teacher and the TA introduce themselves.
Class Rules: Write the class rules and check them with the class.
Teams: Divide the class into teams, introduce or remind the point system, and keep points of the teams.
Things to take note (Introduction):
Teacher and TA Introduction: The teacher introduces himself or herself first, and then allows the TA to introduce himself or herself.
Class Rules: Keep the rules concise and consistent. The teacher and the TA shares the responsibility in saying and writing the rule.
Teams: Be consistent in reminding the class about the class rules at certain parts of the lesson. The teacher and the TA share the responsibility in keeping points of the teams.
Step 2: Warm-Up
Step 2: Warm-Up
Activity: The teacher plays the suggested activity provided in the Science Project-Based Lesson PowerPoint Presentation or the teacher can choose to use his or her own activity. The instructions for the activity is provided under the "NOTES" part of Warm-Up slide.
OR
Game: The teacher plays the suggested game provided in the Science Project-Based Lesson PowerPoint Presentation or the teacher can choose to use his or her own game. The instructions for the game is provided under the "NOTES" part of Warm-Up slide.
OR
Song: The teacher plays the suggested song provided in the Science Project-Based Lesson PowerPoint Presentation or the teacher can choose to use his or her own song choice.
Things to take note (Warm-Up):
Activity: If the teacher chooses to use his or her own activity, it should be engaging enough to attract the students' interest and appropriate to the students' level.
Game: It is recommended to play a game in teams, as it is easier to manage the class and set clear instruction. If the teacher chooses to use his or her own game, it should be engaging enough to attract the students' interest and appropriate to the students' level.
Song: Choose or keep the song within 2 to 3 minutes time frame.
General Note: Warm-Up is not the main focus of the lesson. As such, the teacher is not required to allocate a lot of time for Warm-Up.
Step 3: Let's Review
Step 3: Let's Review
Activity: The teacher plays the suggested activity provided in the Science Project-Based Lesson PowerPoint Presentation or the teacher can choose to use his or her own activity.
OR
Game: The teacher plays the suggested game provided in the Science Project-Based Lesson PowerPoint Presentation or the teacher can choose to use his or her own game. The instructions for the game is provided under the "NOTES" part of Let's Review slide.
Things to take note (Let's Review):
Activity: If the teacher chooses to use his or her own activity, it should be engaging enough to attract the students' interest, related to the project-lesson unit, and appropriate to the students' level.
Game: It is recommended to play a game in teams, as it is easier to manage the class and set clear instruction. If the teacher chooses to use his or her own game, it should be engaging enough to attract the students' interest, related to the project-lesson unit, and appropriate to the students' level.
General Note: Let's Review is not the main focus of the lesson. As such, the teacher is not required to allocate a lot of time for Let's Review.
Step 4: Let's Practice (Project Making)
Step 4: Let's Practice (Project Making)
The teacher introduces the topic to the students, but DOES NOT show and DOES NOT distribute the project materials yet.
The teacher introduces the characters from the video, and the TA supports the teacher with Vietnamese translation.
The teacher plays the introduction video to introduce the characters and setting.
The teacher pauses the video and prompt, and the TA explains the video in Vietnamese.
The teacher introduces the project materials, but DOES NOT distribute them yet, and the TA supports the teacher with Vietnamese translation.
The teacher introduces the added rules provided in the Science Project-Based Lesson PowerPoint Presentation, and the TA explains the added rules in Vietnamese.
The teacher and the TA distribute the project materials to the students.
The teacher plays the main video of the project and pauses the video at appropriate time stamps to prompt and give instruction. The TA explains the video and instruction in Vietnamese.
The teacher and the TA check and ensure that all students complete the project.
Things to take note (Let's Practice):
Let's Practice should never be skipped and the teacher needs to allocate most of the lesson time to do the project.
The teacher should allow the TA to translate the added rules, video, and instruction of the project.
The teacher and the TA should not rush the students when they do the project. Instead, do the project step-by-step based on the appropriate time stamps of the video.
The teacher and the TA walks around the class to check and help the students who are struggling.
Step 5: Let's Capture
Step 5: Let's Capture
The teacher uses the backdrop provided in the Science Project-Based Lesson PowerPoint Presentation.
The teacher takes picture with the students per team.
The teacher tasks the students to keep the project in their school bag.
Things to take note (Let's Capture):
The TA helps the teacher in taking pictures with the students. If not, the TA asks the help of a student to help in talking pictures so he or she is able to be included in the picture with the teacher and the students.
The teacher and the TA need to control the noise level of the class during Let's Capture.
The teacher gives some time for the students to throw any trash after taking pictures.
Step 6: Wrap Up
Step 6: Wrap Up
Rewards: The teacher and TA count every team's points with the students. The teacher and the TA reward the winning team.
Goodbye: The teacher and the TA say goodbye to the class.
Things to take note (Wrap Up):
Rewards: The teacher and the TA share the responsibility in counting every team's points and rewarding the winning team.
Goodbye: The teacher says goodbye, and allows the TA to say goodbye to the class.
Teaching vocabulary for different levels
Teaching vocabulary for different levels
TEACHING
PRIMARY SCHOOLS
Language Acquisition:
Younger children are more naturally inclined to pick up new languages quickly.
They learn through songs, games, and simple activities.
Teaching Methods:
Focus on play-based and interactive learning.
Use of visual aids, repetition, and storytelling.
Classroom Environment:
More nurturing and supportive.
Emphasis on building confidence and basic language skills.
TEACHING
SECONDARY SCHOOLS
Language Skills:
Students have a basic grasp of English but need to expand vocabulary and grammar.
Focus on more complex language structures.
Teaching Methods:
Use of role-plays, group discussions, and projects.
Integration of subject-specific vocabulary.
Classroom Environment:
More structured and formal.
Increased focus on academic achievement and assessment.
TEACHING
HIGH SCHOOLS
Language Proficiency:
Students should develop advanced language skills.
Emphasis on fluency, writing, and comprehension.
Teaching Methods:
Use of debates, presentations, and research projects.
Preparation for exams and higher education requirements.
Classroom Environment:
More rigorous and competitive.
Emphasis on critical thinking and application of language skills in various contexts.
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