Year 9 PBL 1 Time capsule INTRO ‘If I have seen further than others, it is by standing upon the shoulders of giants’ Quote from Isaac Newton in the 17th Century. What does this quote mean to you? Is it still relevant today? PBL Theme Isaac Newton said his advances in science were possible because he learned all the discoveries of the great scientists and mathematicians that came before him. That means when we say “I’m studying maths and science,” what we are really saying is “I’m finding out everything that mankind has already learned.” We don’t have to do it that way. We could use the scientific method and complete experiments to figure it all out ourselves. We’d probably get about as far as those who lived hundreds of years ago. But if we could acquire the knowledge these greats have been able to glean over many years and use that as the starting point for our independent adventure into science and learning, think how much more we could do! As teachers, we provide knowledge of what mankind has already learned, we ignite the fire within students to see the vast opportunities that lie before them, as they too stand on the shoulders of giants. Lesson 1 FINDING A SCIENTIST Y9 Science PBL Standing on the shoulders of giants TODAY Introduce the project and outcomes Choose your scientist Create a success critieria SCIENCE PBL OUTCOMES All work will be completed individually. 1 Research poster on a scientist of your choosing 2 Poster including first, second and third drafts of poster 3 Reflective paragraph about your personal growth and what you have learnt from your scientist YOUR SCIENTIST Choose a scientist that interests you https://www.reallygreatsite.com All students will research a different scientist Once you have decided please add your choice to the spreadsheet on teams. It must be different to everyone else's! First come first served! YOUR SCIENTIST Things to think about Your poster will include details about the scientists life and discoveries There will also be a focus on the struggles they had and what they had to overcome What makes a good poster?
