1. Investigative Study A Teachers’ training Workshop
18 June 2005
Afternoon Session

2. 2nd pilot study Preliminary trial A day-camp in HKUST
13 and 14 July 2005 (Wed & Thurs)
F4 / F6 students
Exemplars, tools, assessment rubric, logistic arrangement, professional advises, and etc…

3. 2nd pilot study School trial From September 2005…
Invite school participate
Provide supports
Provide professional development

4. Time schedule (tentative)
Timeline
Topic
July 05
Students trial in HKUST
August 05
Learning community meeting
Sept – Dec 05
School trials
Jan –Mar 06
Evaluation
April 06
Experience sharing

5. Thanks! /

6. Exemplar
Movie on tsunami
Analysis on movie

7. Assessment

8. Project Planning
Understanding tasks/problems
Planning the project

9. Project implementation
Implementation of the project
Time management
Group Work

10. Scientific Inquiry Experimental design Fair test Data collection
Monitoring and managing investigation
Data analysis

11. Information Collection and Analysis
Collection and synthesis of information

12. Project Report Conceptual understanding Organization and presentation
Discussion and conclusion

13. Important Elements
Complete the project independently (4), with limited assistance (3) or with assistance (2 or less)
Complete all project tasks (4), some tasks (2), or none (0)
Use of scientific principles (4 or 3)
Safety precautions (4 or 3)