Using SOLO Taxonomy to Think Like a Scientist

Name: Using SOLO Taxonomy to Think Like a Scientist
SKU: 51013
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ISBN: 9781776553921

How to develop curious minds with the science capabilities

This resource takes SOLO Taxonomy, an accessible, robust way of making learning visible to both teacher and students, and combines it with current theories on how students learn and effective pedagogies. It shows how to develop curious minds in science by accessing learning through the science capabilities, collaboration, citizenship and community. It provides a strong model for what it takes to build students' citizen-centric scientific curiosity when working for a social good.

Ages: 5-18 | Pages: 80 | Code: 51013 | ISBN: 9781776553921

Series: Using SOLO Taxonomy to Think and Make Observations Like a Scientist Series

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Pam Hook

Pam Hook is an educational consultant who advises schools and institutions in New Zealand, Australia, Denmark, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan and the Pacific Islands on developing curricula and pedagogies for learning to learn based on SOLO Taxonomy. She is a popular keynote speaker at conferences. Pam is author of more than 25 books on SOLO Taxonomy, including titles translated into Danish, and has developed a series of SOLO web-based apps, Apple iPad apps and YouTube videos. She hosts collaborative online communities for SOLO practitioners on Twitter @arti_choke @globalsolo and Pinterest www.pinterest.nz/solotaxonomy.

Willem Tolhoek

Willem Tolhoek has been a science educator in New Zealand secondary schools since 2005. He has a passion for developing literacy and engaging students in science. As acting Head of Learning Area in Science for four years, he has worked with Pam Hook to further integrate the use of SOLO Taxonomy into the science curriculum as a way of moving students’ surface-level thinking to a deeper level of understanding. Willem is a proud father of Isobel and is thankful for the support of his partner, Tegan.

Contents
Introduction	4
1. An overview of SOLO Taxonomy and thinking like a scientist	5
What is SOLO Taxonomy?	5
What is thinking like a scientist?	6
What is the material world?	8
How can SOLO help develop curious minds with the science capabilities?	11
2. Gather and interpret data	19
Gathering data (multistructural level)	19
Interpreting data (relational level)	21
Strategies for gathering and interpreting data	23
3. Use evidence	41
Using evidence (relational level)	41
Strategies for using evidence	42
4. Critique evidence	46
Critiquing evidence (extended abstract level)	46
Reliability and validity	47
Challenging evidence that seems reliable	48
Fairness, completeness and relevance	50
Strategies for critiquing evidence	50
5. Interpret representations	54
Interpreting representations (extended abstract level)	54
Strategies for interpreting representations	57
6. Sample SOLO planning and assessment	62
Constructive alignment in planning and assessment	62
Sample planning	63
Sample assessment	65
7. Engage with science	68
Engaging with science (extended abstract level)	68
Bringing in ideas about a waste management issue (multistructural level)	72
Connecting ideas about a waste management issue (relational level)	73
Extending ideas about a waste management issue (extended abstract level)	74
Conclusions	76
References	77
Index of exhibits	78