| What
is the purpose of the Science Certificates? |
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To
get students interested in and working on a series of sciences
activities |
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As the
activities are well within the capability of average students,
they: |
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encourage student initiative |
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provide a tangible reward (silver embossed certificate) |
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don't involve teachers in a lot of extra work |
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| How
does it work? |
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Students
choose eight activities from a total of 32 available |
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At
least one activitiy should be from each of the 4 curriculum
areas |
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The Living World |
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The Physical World |
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The Material World |
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Planet Earth and Beyond |
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Stickers
are placed by the teacher on the activity sheet once it is completed
by the student |
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A certificate
is given once all activities are completed |
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| When
can students do the activities? |
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They can
be done at school and home |
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6-8 weeks
is recommended for the certificate |
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| How
much help should students be given? |
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The activities
are designed for Years 5-6 and most should be able to work on
them by themselves |
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Offer praise
and occassionally some advice if there are problems |
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Encourage
students to use a variety of sources to get information |
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| What
about the less able/very able students? |
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There is
a varied menu of activities on each sheet to choose from |
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An Advanced
Certificate is available |
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| What
does it cost? |
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Students
pay for their sheets to their school Science coordinator |
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Costs are
listed on the Order Form |
