GROUP 8.

Type of Instrument: Student activity ( mind maps)

Definition of Mind Maps:A mind map allows you to make connections between ideas or words. It can include words, images, feelings and much more.

Learning Objectives :

i. Help you to link what you already know with what you are about to learn. (before T&L).ii. Help you to making summaries and revision notes. (after T&L).iii. Help you to clarify your ideas and identify any misconceptions you might have. (after

T&L).iv. Let your teacher know what you already know or have learnt. (after T&L).

Construct being Assessed :

Construct V : Scientific skills and moral values.

Title : 4.3 Understanding Specific Latent Heat

INSTRUCTIONS TO STUDENTS:

1. With your partner, brainstorm a list of all the words you know that are related to specific latent heat.

2. Draw a mind map using all the words in your list. You can include additional words if new ideas arise while you are linking and connecting words.

3. Once you have finished your mind map, take time to consider the following question:- Which words do you feel really confident about?- Which words do you feel less confident about?

(That is, which words do you feel you need more information about to understand the concept well)

4. Compare your mind map with your group’s members, and then keep your reference as you learn more about specific latent heat.

5. Finish by listing all the questions that you would like to find answers for.

6. You are asked to finish the mind maps and hand in after school holidays. Due date: 8.1.2010.

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Example : Sample student mind map.

Teacher note: How to make a mind map.

1. Be creative! Use colour, symbols, shapes ,locations, feelings- anything that helps you remember.2. Think of this as mapping what’s in your brain and develop your own personal style of mind map.3. Mind maps can be made by groups of people contributing ideas. This is when mind maps can become

really wild and creative.4. Compare your mind map with another group, write down any similarities and differences.5. You can always add to your mind map as your ideas change.

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Scoring Scheme TableInstrument: Student Activity

CONSTRUCT V : SCIENTIFIC SKILLS AND MORALE VALUES

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Construct Assessme

ntInstruments

Performance Indicator (A)Investigative Science Score

Interest and curiosity

Folio, scrap book,

experimental report, student activity, project

PP 1 Varieties, plenty and relevant, like to ask for extra information more than the scope taught in class.PP 2 Neat and in proper orderPP 3 Always willing to help. Able to accept others suggestionsPP 4 To practice safety measure and cleanliness, carry out task in the allocated time.

Score 3 To achieve all PIs accurately and completely without assistanceScore 2To achieve at least 2 PIs correctlyScore 1Able to achieve at least 1 PI correctlyNote: Student who does not gives any response or unable to achieve any PI will be marked “Y”.

Systematic Experimental report, portfolio,

project.Co-

operativeFolio, student

activity, project.Responsibl

ePortfolio, student

activity, scrap book, project.

Members of Group 8:

No. Name Remarks1 LIAW WEI BOON GL2 STEPHENIE LING QUI CIN Secretary 3 TIONG YEONG LING Assistant GL

Teacher note:

What is a Group Work?

Group work is working together to achieve a common goal. Group work gives you opportunity to discuss and share your ideas, learn from others and, as a team, solve a problem or complete a task. Every member of the group has a role and contributes to the success of the group.

Why work in groups?

A team working together can achieve more than the sum of its individuals. You can bounce ideas off each other, clarify your understandings and gain self-confidence.

How do we work in groups?

Group work is about working effectively as a team. However, there are some things you should watch out for, such as the following:

• One person taking over.• Leaving someone out• Giving too much work to one person.• Criticizing without offering your own suggestion.

Rules for successful group work.

1. Work as a team – for all to succeed each person needs to contribute.2. Make sure everyone gets to share theirs ideas. If this is not happening, take turns.3. Divide the task into “bits” and give each person their own ‘bit’ - and deadline.4. Respect all ideas.5. Every so often, evaluate how you are going. Help others if you finish quickly.

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