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Level :Sec One (Express/Normal Academic) Topic : Density

Learning outcomes (including use of basic skills and process skills) At the end of lesson, students should be able to a) Apply the knowledge that a denser medium will sink while a less dense medium will float. b) Predict whether objects/different liquids sink or float in water using the concept of density c) Show an appreciation of scientific attitudes auch as curiosity and objectivity in making observation on density

ICT tools: Internet - You tube video clip Video/digital cam/handphone movie maker/photostory

DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITY: This is a hands-on science investigations where students use ICT tools to apply the concepts of density to capture authentic data. For each feature, mark on the continuum if you are planning for more self-directed (SD) or more Teacher guided (TG) inquiry** || http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0x8ORDv84No || Question Learner-Centered x Teacher-Guided || Connection LC ---x-- TG Communication LC --x-- TG ||
 * || **Description of activity:** || **Essential features of inquiry:
 * Question || Students watch the following video and formulate questions of inquiry in classroom setting.
 * Evidence || * Each group is to brainstorm on the household materials that they could use to create their own video similar to the one that they had just viewed.
 * They can try out using different household solutions and objects to create a product that is similar to the video and can be used as a gift. || Evidence LC -x--- TG ||
 * Explanation/ Communication || * Students are to present their video and their questions of inquiry using window movie maker/photostory. || Explanation LC --x-- TG

Evaluation of Pupils' Learning: []
 * Video clip made by each group
 * The end product
 * Reflections after completing the group activity

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