Prometheans Group 6 7 th workshop, Portugal

TEACHING LEVEL  Primary school  Age 11-12

LEARNING OBJECTIVES  Gain a better understanding about nature.  To develop group work skills  Experimental skills

LEARNING OUTCOMES  Recognize the photosynthesis´ process and the relation with light.  Know the connection of photosynthesis and the creation of starch.  Recognize the relationship of starch and energy.  Realize the importance of energy in life.

STRATEGIES OF TEACHING AND LEARNING  Experiment  Discussion and argumentation

TEACHING MODEL - Constructivism  The teacher is a facilitator  The students are responsible of their own learning.

PROCEDURES  How to Make A Potato Powered Clock  Materials: potatoes, wires, metals contacts, electronic clock, multimeter Classroom organisation  Groups of four in the classroom

Evaluation of the teaching and learning process Students would be able to: - Apply their knowledge in different context - Participate in the classroom discussion - Be motivated and engaged in the lesson - Evaluate the lesson based on predefined criteria e.g. what have you learnt, what you want to learn more about this subject etc.

Teaching suggestions This lesson will be an introduction to further lessons for electricity.