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Sherlock in the 21st Century

•Ceanlia Vermeulen

•Hillcrest Primary School

•Grade 7 (ex-Remedial Class) •LA:- Natural Science Annual Science Expo

•Collaboration, Communication, Curriculum

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Holmes in the classroom is an effective way to introduce learners to observation and logicobservation and logic. I believe that Holmes is a relevant character in

school because he never theorizes without factstheorizes without facts. Instead, he bases his findings on what he already

knowsknows. The connection between observation and observation and

deductiondeduction has applications across the curriculum.

Skills that can be introduced by using Holmes, are scanningscanning information, selectselecting what is relevant and discarddiscarding what is less so, before combining

findings with prior knowledgeprior knowledge.

I believe that only then can learners form a valid opinion.

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• Outcomes: Learning Area Natural Science

Learning Outcome: 1 Scientific Investigation AS 1,2,3

Learning Outcome : 2 Constructing Science Knowledge

AS 1,2,3

Learning Outcome : 3 Science, Society & the Environment

AS 1

• Objectives: Prepare for participation in Annual Science Expo

• How Achieved: All learners actively prepared and successfully participated in the Annual Science Expo

Learning Outcomes & Objectives

Supporting Documents Work Schedule

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• Select a Topic

• Investigate

• Draw conclusions

• Presentation of Findings (journal, oral, display)

Learning Tasks & Activities

Supporting Documents

Learning Tasks Assessment RubricAssessment Rubric

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•Challenge

•Self discovery

•1st hand experience

•Impart knowledge gained i.e. 6 thinking levels (Blooms taxonomy)

•Knowing, understanding, applying, analysing, creating, evaluating

Teaching & Learning Strategies

Supporting Documents

Multiple Intelligences & Bloom’s Taxonomy

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•Instil purpose through use of computer software

•Collaborated parents and siblings, co-operation with community figures whilst researching and recording

•Confidence and communication enhanced

Relevance of ICT Tools

Supporting Documents Vocabulary Builder SoftwareVocabulary Builder Software

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• Reading, vocabulary, spelling and focus improved

• Learners had opportunity to research independently and collaboratively gaining an important life skill – team work

• Self confidence improved when each learner presented THEIR discovery.

• Communication skills (presentation of project) refined because of newly gained knowledge, skills, values and attitude.

Innovative use of ICT Tools

Supporting Documents

STEP BY STEP TO THE SCIENCE FAIR

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•The motivational state of the learners altered to be more receptive

•Learners readily collaborate and communicate beyond formal school times

•Learners display a pride in their achievements

•Self-confidence is boosted

•Learners became more ‘holistic’ and pro-active in activities

Educator as a Change Agent

Supporting Documents I am truly innovativeI am truly innovative

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“Up to now in my life every teacher in the school knew what I couldn’t do, you’re the first teacher that knows what I’m able do! Thank you Ms.V!”

(A young man in my class)

Innovative?

Supporting Documents

Reference LetterEducator1

Reference LetterParent1

Reference LetterLearner

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