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Grade 8 APSE Integrated Science Lesson 1- The Design Thinking and Scientific Processes

The document outlines a two-week integrated science curriculum for grade 81-3 focusing on the scientific method and design thinking process. Students will learn about physics, influential physicists, and their contributions, as well as the stages of both the design thinking and scientific processes. The curriculum includes various activities, assessments, and resources to engage students and enhance their understanding of the importance of science in everyday life.

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Grade 8 APSE Integrated Science Lesson 1- The Design Thinking and Scientific Processes

The document outlines a two-week integrated science curriculum for grade 81-3 focusing on the scientific method and design thinking process. Students will learn about physics, influential physicists, and their contributions, as well as the stages of both the design thinking and scientific processes. The curriculum includes various activities, assessments, and resources to engage students and enhance their understanding of the importance of science in everyday life.

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SUBJECT:

INTEGRATED SCIENCE

GRADE:

81-3

DATE:

September 16- 27, 2024

DURATION:

TWO WEEKS

TOPIC:

The Scientific Method/ Design Thinking Process

ATTAINMENT TARGET: Students should:

• Understand the importance of the scientific method


• Understand the importance of science in our everyday life
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: Students will be able to:

 define Physics after watching a video and discussion


 identify at least 5 careers in Physics after discussion
 identify 5 influential physicists and their contributions to science after discussion
 define design thinking and scientific processes and explain their importance after discussion
 identify the five stages of the design thinking process after discussion
 identify the six stages of the scientific process after discussion
KEY SKILLS:

Create, think critically, collaborate, record, communicate, analyze, research

KEY VOCABULARY:

Physics, the scientific method, design thinking process


MATERIALS/RESOURCES:

Video presentation, marker, white board, paper, pencil, pen note books, Integrated science text
books, Internet

CONTENT OUTLINE:

Physics is the study of matter, energy, and the laws that govern how things move and interact.

5 Careers in Physics:

1. Physicist
2. Engineer
3. Data Scientist
4. Medical Physicist
5. Astrophysicist

5 Influential Physicists and their contributions:

1. Isaac Newton – Laws of motion and gravity.


2. Albert Einstein – Theory of relativity.
3. Marie Curie – Research on radioactivity.
4. Stephen Hawking – Black holes and cosmology.
5. Galileo Galilei – Pioneering work in astronomy.

The Design Thinking Process is a method used by designers to solve problems by focusing on
the needs of the user.

Five Stages of Design Thinking Process:

1. Empathize: Understand the user's needs.


2. Define: Clearly state the problem.
3. Ideate: Brainstorm potential solutions.
4. Prototype: Create a basic model of the solution.
5. Test: Experiment with the solution to see how well it works.

The Scientific Process is a method used by scientists to explore observations and answer
questions.

Six Stages of the Scientific Process:

1. Ask a Question: Identify a question or problem.


2. Do Background Research: Gather information about the topic.
3. Construct a Hypothesis: Make a prediction about the answer.
4. Test with an Experiment: Conduct a test to see if the hypothesis is correct.
5. Analyze Data: Review the experiment’s results.
6. Communicate Results: Share what you learned from the experiment.

PRIOR LEARNING:

What is Science?

LEARNING OUTCOME:

• What is Physics?
• Name 5 careers in Physics.
• Name 5 influential physicists and their contributions.
• What are the stages of the design thinking process and the scientific process?
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:

• Test , quiz, oral presentation

PROCEDURES/ACTIVITIES

Week 1

Engage - How can I get students interested in this? Use of an interesting picture. (5 min)

Students will be asked “What do you think Physics is?” Responses will be taken and some
written on the board.

Students will then watch a short video clip of a famous physics phenomenon from the link
below.

Students will be asked the following question:

 How do you think Physics help to explain this?


 What is Physics and how does it affect the world around us?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YD_WyT-n5s (1:22- 2:48)

Explore - What tasks/questions can I offer to help students puzzle through this? Use of a simple
investigation.

In pairs or small groups, students will be asked to brainstorm possible careers related to Physics.

 The groups will share their lists, and the careers will be written on the board.
Guiding Question:

 “What kind of jobs can people who study Physics do?”

Explain - How can I help students make sense of their observations? Class presentation and
discussions.

The teacher will explain Physics is the study of matter, energy, and the laws that govern how
things move and interact, five careers in Physics and five influential Physicists and their
contributions.

Elaborate - How can my students apply their new knowledge to other situations? Application of
what they learned.
The class will be divided in five (5) groups. Each group will select one of the physicists
introduced and write a few sentences about why their work is important.

Evaluate:

Activity: Quick Quiz

1. Define Physics.
2. Name 2 careers in Physics.
3. Name 2 influential physicists and their contributions.

Class Discussion: The answers will be reviewed as a class to ensure understanding.

EXTENDED LEARNING:
Students will choose one of the careers listed and explain what the job might involve on a daily
basis.

Week 2
Engage - How can I get students interested in this? Use of an interesting picture.

Students will be asked: “How do people solve everyday problems? Think of a time you faced a
challenge and how you figured out a solution.”

Students’ responses will be written on the board. The teacher will explain to students that
scientists and designers use specific methods—design thinking and the scientific process—to
solve problems and improve the world.

Explore:

In pairs, students will be asked to think of a simple problem they face in everyday life (e.g.,
forgetting to complete homework, spilling water, etc.). They will briefly discuss how they might
solve the problem.

Guiding Question:

 “What steps did you follow to think through solving the problem?”

Explain:

The teacher will explain what the design thinking and the scientific processes are and the steps
involved in both processes.

Elaborate:

Activity 1: Design Thinking Example

The students will be presented with the simple design thinking problem below:

Students usually complain that the present lunch bags are not keeping their lunch warm until
lunch time. “How can we design a better lunch bag for students?”

The teacher will facilitate the students in going through the five stages of design thinking:

1. Empathize: What do students need in a lunchbox? (e.g., lightweight, keeps food


warm)
2. Define: What’s the main problem with current lunchboxes?
3. Ideate: What new ideas could make the lunchbox better?
4. Prototype: Sketch a new lunchbox design.
5. Test: Imagine how students would use this new lunchbox.

Activity 2: Scientific Process Example


A simple experiment was performed. A ball, a piece of crushed paper and a pen was dropped to
the ground at the same time to test which fall the fastest. The teacher will facilitate the students
in going through the scientific process as they make predictions, run the test, and analyze the
results.

Evaluate:

Activity:

1. Define design thinking.


2. List the 5 stages of the design thinking process.
3. List the 6 stages of the scientific process.

Class Discussion: The answers will be reviewed as a group to ensure everyone understands the
steps of each process.

Homework

Simple problem: “Students’ backpacks are too heavy, making it uncomfortable to carry their
books to and from school.

Use the design thinking process to solve the problem above. Fill out each step.

LINKS TO OTHER SUBJECTS: Physics, Arts, Engineering, Technology

References

 https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/science-fair/steps-of-the-
scientific-method

 https://byjus.com/physics/scientific-methods/

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