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Science and Technology
Students design and implement a STEAM based activity using the template provided. The template can be found in the Assessments folder in ExO.
The activity should be suitable for young children and provide adequate opportunities for young children to learn scientific, technological, engineering, artistic and mathematical concepts.
Assessment STEAM-Based Activity
Location
Which part of the early learning centre will this activity be carried out? Is it an indoor or outdoor activity?
Explain how this STEAM activity achieves these outcomes.
Rationale(200 words)
- Why have you chosen this activityfor the child(ren)?
- How does this activity link tothe child(ren)'s developmental needs, interests, background, and experiences?
Risk Management (100 words)
How will you ensure this activity meets Health and Safety requirements?
Learning Environment (200 words)
- How will you set up a STEAM-rich environment to support this activity?
- Which aspects of STEAM are targeted in this activity (at least 3)?
- What resources and equipment/furniture do you need?
- How will these resources and equipment/furniture be used to achieve the two learning objectives you listed in the Learning objectives of this experiencesection above?
Differentiation (100 - 200 words)
How will you cater to the variouslearning needs of the children?
Conducting the activity (200 - 300 words)
In 4 or 5 steps, describe how you are going to carry out this activity.
- What are the steps for this activity?
- How much time is needed for each step?
- What teaching strategies will you use?
Assessment (200 - 300 words)
How will you assess thechild(ren)to determine if thechild(ren) have met the two learning objectivesyou listed in the Learning objectives of this experiencesection above?
Evaluation and Reflection (200 - 300 words)
- Which aspects of this activity are influenced by educational theories and philosophies (e.g. Piaget, Vygotsky etc)?
- What are the potential problems that might arise during this activity? How will you prevent or minimise them?
- What can you do to extend the children's learning beyond this activity (i.e. follow-up activity)?