CoRe+Templates

Large (A3) template, suitable for printing and brainstorming onto.
 * Here are some blank templates for creating CoRes.**

Smaller (A4) black and white version.

**Using the CoRes**

A CoRe provides a scaffold for organising your thinking around a particular science topic. The centre piece (at the top) are the Big Ideas; statements of scientific propositions that are central to the topic being taught. Usually these are scientifically accurate statements, and hence not always suitable for early year levels. The second row also contains propositions, but these are couched in language that is suitable for the specific year level being taught. Subsequent rows encompass a range of areas generally accepted as being important for good teaching (hence a part of a teacher's PCK). These include; deciding on a context in which to teach, ensuring good links with the students' world and to help engage their interest. identifying misconceptions and strategies to explore your students' prior conceptions. identifying which strategies might be particularly useful for teaching these ideas. specific ways that might be suitable for assessing what is being taught (both formative and summative).

You should feel free to adjust the table in any way that suits you. Boxes may be combined horizontally or vertically, or in some cases not used. Rows may be shifted up or down depending on emphasis.


 * If you would like to start your own CoRe and share and discuss with others then go to the ****Experimental Wiki**** page. **