teachers` network teaching science
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Teachers' networks
Teaching science
in Latvia
Ilze Šmate – Sērmūkši primary school, Skujene, Amata region
Biology, chemistry, ICT (11-15 years old students)
eTwinning ambassador since 2010 (eTwinning since 2008)
Scientix ambassador since 2013 December
Comenius, Nordplus, Erasmus
https://about.me/ilzesmate
1-6th grade – science (nature science)
7th grade – biology (plants) 8th grade – biology (animals) 9th grade – biology (human) 8-9th grade – chemistry 8-9th grade – physics
10 - 12th grade – biology, chemistry, physics
Photo : Ilze Šmate
The Center for Science and Mathematics Education in
Latvia (DZM)is working in 4 areas: Teachers' continuous
professional development and teachers' training. DZM supports STEM teachers and education managers / administrators in primary and secondary level.
http://www.dzm.lu.lv/
The Center for Science and Mathematics Education in
Latvia (DZM) Attracting young
people to science and mathematics: online competitions, summer schools and other science education events for students. http://www.dzm.lu.lv/
The Center for Science and Mathematics Education in
Latvia (DZM) Research in Science
and Mathematics education: inquiry-based teaching, reflection skills, innovative teaching and learning.
http://www.dzm.lu.lv/
The Center for Science and Mathematics Education in
Latvia (DZM)
Science communication and outreach.
http://www.dzm.lu.lv/
http://www.dzm.lu.lv/
Biology http://biologs.bf.lu.lv/Chemistry http://kimijas-sk.lv/ Physics http://www.ltn.lv/~lfsa/ Math http://www.ppmf.lu.lv/asociacijas/lmsa/ Latvian Geographical Society
http://ej.uz/geography
Associations of Teachers
Methodical Associations (MA) Seminars Discussions Lectures Courses Exhibitions Competitions Share experience Analysis of results Excursions etc.
Photo: Ilze Šmate
Excursions Only around
Latvia Together with
math, chemistry, physics, biology, science teachers
We visit different places – environmental centres, nature parks, lakes ...
Photo: Ilze Šmate
Excursions
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Excursions
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BYOD – Bring Your Own DeviceStudents use their own phones or
tablets, take pictures, videos, use Wi-Fi, BlueTooth, create presentation, stories, nature books etc.
Identification – bugs, birds, plants
Teaching science
Photo: Ilze Šmate
Video: students
Teaching science
Photo: Ilze ŠmatePhoto: Ilze Šmate
Ice breaker activities
Photo: https://www.enasco.com
Photo: https://www.enasco.com
Photo: https://www.pinterest.com/briescarberry/turning-point-ice-breakers/
Ideas: when teach about fruits, vegetables, animals ...
A my name ANITA, my brother/ sister's name is ANNA, we live in AUSTRIA and we bring back APPLES.
B my name is BRUNO, my brother/ sister's name is BAIBA, we live in BELGIUM and we bring back BANANAS.
C ...
http://food.detik.com/
Science activities around school with
OR codes
QR code generator: http://www.qrstuff.com/
and QR reader: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=me.scan.android.client
Try to read with QR code reader!
Animations with Stop Motion Maker -
KomaDori LAndroid: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.octoroid.komadori.lite
Video about Healthy Lifestyle: https://vimeo.com/135711647
Pearltrees http://www.pearltrees.com/ilzuks
KAHOOTTo create quizes: www.getkahoot.com For students to play: www.kahoot.it Play:https://play.kahoot.it/#/k/b8722e0f-f471-40dc-985a-b517e913c346
Twitter: @ilzuks13Facebook: Ilze [email protected]
https://www.facebook.com/iinature/posts/558188584318974
Thank you for your attention!