What is our aim

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What is our aim

• To Think out of the box about how to we teach
  science.
• As a school we are attempting to answer this
  questions in 3 ways

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The School

• We are a Middle School that teach students from
  the ages 9 to 14.
• Leighton Buzzard is a market town 40 miles north
  of London. It is a old town, in fact it was
  mentioned in the Domesday book.

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Visit of the Russian Cosmonauts

• We run a Rocket course and we were very
  fortunate to have a lecture for our students from
  two visiting Russian cosmonauts

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• New Science studio
• Assessment for learning
• Interactive activities (Starters and plenaries)

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This is the future of science education

• We are one of only six schools in the united
  Kingdom to have this new type of science
  classroom. Two of them are in Leighton Buzzard.
  Gilbert Inglefield and Linslade Middle schools.

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New Active Science Studio
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New concept in education

• A Taoist Chinese proverb
• I hear and I forget.
• I see and I remember.
• I DO and I UNDERSTAND.

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This an interactive classroom
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Interactive whiteboards
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Mobile work desks
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Work tables can be moved around to suit different
teaching styles

• There are a number of points for gas,
  electricity and internet connection

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Carpets in the studio
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Work desks are totally independent
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Surround sound system for accelerated learning
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Colour scheme

• Both Linslade and ourselves have picked the
  colour pale green. Research shows this has a
  calming effect on students

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Top of the line projectors
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Lighting system

• A revolutionary system of lighting which
  mimics daylight. This stimulates the cerebral
  part of the brain

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No more uncomfortable stools
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CCTV

• This CCTV is all round the lab including the
  interactive demo desk of the teacher. Images are
  then placed on the interactive board. These can
  be stored as practical assessment of students. It
  is also possible to put demonstrations on the
  website for students who are ill and miss lessons

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• We have some new pieces of CCTV equipment .
• The cameras can move around the classroom. Zoom
  in and out. These are controlled by a joystick on
  the teachers desk.

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New preparation room
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Fish tanks and plants

• New types of features to enhance the calming
  effect such as an aquarium and plants

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What are extras for Gilberts studio ?
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A Planetarium

• The studio will have the capability of turning
  the dome of the roof into a planetarium.
• No OTHER school in the country will have this
  teaching tool

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A Smell box

• A machine that will place different aromas into
  the classroom. This is linked to work on the
  benefits of aromatherapy. Also will be used to
  mimic the smells of areas such as Rainforests

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A new all purpose graphic design room

• One of the advantages of our lab being on the
  second level is that we are able to house a new
  graphic design room underneath.

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Interactive cross curricular garden

• This will be situated between the year 6
  block and Science studio block. Here many ideas
  such as open air theatre, an energy park, with a
  dam outside, art facilities and an Ecology corner
  will be found. Most of the ideas have come from
  the students. Here is Emily Larkins, the winner
  of the competition and Mr Bird, the LEA
  coordinator of the project

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Assessment for learning

• This type of formative assessment that allows
  us to see where students are and change our
  planning at any stage.

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Interactive activities

• As a department we are a UK lead department in
  starters and plenaries. These are the interactive
  activities that motivate students

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TEACHING STARTERS AND PLENARIES ACROSS THE
CURRICULUM Mr. G PriceGilbert Inglefield
Middle School
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5 part lesson

• Objectives / Starter
• Starter / Objectives
• Core
• Plenary
• Return to objectives

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CD on starters and plenaries

• I have put together a CD on starters and
  plenaries.
• Could I ask for any ideas to sent to me via
  the E mail address
• gprice_at_gilbertinglefield.beds.sch.uk

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Global learning

• We can only fulfil our aim if we share ideas.
• We would like to share our experiences
• We would to like to hear from your side of the
  Atlantic about your ideas and practices

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Contact

• Mr G. Price
• Gilbert Inglefield Middle School
• Leighton Buzzard
• Bedfordshire
• United Kingdom
• School website
• My E mail address
• ppcharliejoe_at_aol.com