TEACHING SCIENCE IN THE VIRTUAL SPACE

Can Science be taught synchronously and asynchronously?

• YES

• NO

A grade 4 teacher wants to teach her class about the importance of chlorophyll in the process of photosynthesis. Which of the following is NOT an ideal way to teach this content in the virtual space?

• Experiment

• Go on a virtual tour of a Green House

• Tell the students about the process

• Allow students work in groups to complete a research and creatively present their findings

You gave your class an experiment to complete, record their findings and prepare a report to share the next class. Two students reached out to you stating that they are not sure what to do as their internet was unstable during class. Which strategy below is MOST SUITABLE to help these students?

• Send them to get the information from their classmates

• Tell them they will get a chance to do the experiment another time

• Upload a video demonstrating/explaining what is expected

• Advise that they need to call their internet provider

Which TWO of the following activities can be used within the virtual space as a substitution for on- site school experiment?

• Virtual Field Trip

• Reading content from textbook

• Scavenger Hunt

• Using whiteboard to place notes for students to record

How confident are you after this presentation to effectively teach Science in the virtual space?

• Very Confident

• Confident enough to teach

• I need more training