SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LITERACY

                     

Assessment and Evaluation Tool - Questionnaire

Questionnaire on Self Concept

Name:                                                                                                                                       

Age:

Std:

Roll No.:

Answering the Questionnaire:

  (a)  Questions where answers are expected in Yes or    No format encircle Your Option.

  (b) Give descriptive answers in the space provided below questions of descriptive format.

Time:

There is no time limit for completing this questionnaire. Work as fast as possible without being careless. Take care that you answer each question.

1. Do you like your Appearance?

Yes/ No

2. Are you Enthusiastic?

 Yes/ No

3. Are You Satisfied with yourself?

Yes/No

4. Do you like to try New Things?

Yes/No

5. Do you admit your Mistakes Openly?

Yes / No

6. Do you take Positive attitude towards yourself?

Yes / No

7. Do you react to disappointment by blaming others?

Yes /No

8. Do you hesitate to do things because of what others might think?

Yes /No

9.  Do you easily accept Compliments?

Yes /No

10.  What are your Strengths?

11.  What are your Weaknesses?

12.  What do you do to overcome your weaknesses?

13.  Do you find yourself apologizing for things a lot, even things that aren’t really your fault? Elaborate your response.

14.  Which are the things you have done in the past that give you a sense of achievement or accomplishment?

15.  How do you often react to what other people say about you?

16.  When you are dealing with a problem in your life what do you tend to do?

     

Correlation of Science With Other Subjects

Science and Mathematics

For advanced study of science subjects like physics, chemistry, life sciences, astronomy and medical sciences, assistance from mathematics in the form of mathematical numerals, Symbols, Formulas and computation is always needed. This is because science as such cannot be taught effectively without involving mathematics.

Mathematics is probably the sole language of science and therefore a real understanding of science is impossible without adequate knowledge of mathematics, algebraic equations, graph, geometry, calculus, simple statistics are some of the useful tools of science. Even simple measurements of area and space require the knowledge of mathematics.

 Example:
Knowledge of trigonometrical ratios is very helpful in mechanics and light.

In the chapter Motion and Time of Std VII, teacher uses formulas from mathematics to calculate Speed and Time. 

Science and Geography

Physical geography is based on scientific principles so it can be correlated with physical sciences. Facts of climates and seasons depend on the elementary notions of scientific principles. Instruments like barometer, rain gauge, sun dial, magnetic needle, used by geographer are common to science also.

Example:
In the chapter  Weather, climate and Adaptation of Animals to climate,  of Std. VII teacher explains the Climatic conditions of different regions such as Polar Regions, The tropical Rainforest. Map /Globe can be used to show different regions to students.

            

Science and History

Science study has direct correlation to history as the history of inventions and discoveries provide useful background for the teaching of history.

Example: 
While teaching fun with magnet Chapter to students of std. VI,Teacher can narrate story to explain discovery of magnet.

Science and Art

Science offers a vast scope for activities connected with art. Science Teacher has to draw a number of Diagrams , Construct a number of Models, and improve a number of Scientific apparatus , Charts, Pictures , Posters and other graphic aids to relate many facts with  subject.

                                      

Example: Model making,Drawing of charts,diagrams, and pictures can be encouraged in the course of teaching science.

      

Assessment and Evaluation Tools

CHECKLIST FOR ASSESSING STUDENTS ATTITUDE TOWARDS THE ENVIRONMENT

Tick mark in the appropriate box of Yes/No

Sr.No.	Characteristics	Yes	No
1	Shows responsibility towards the environment
2	Is environmental Sensitive
3	Participates in school driven activities relating to care for the environment
4	Participates in community driven activities relating to care for the environment
5	Takes the initiative and plans activities  directed towards the betterment of the environment
6	Aware of the threats posed to nature by mankind

NUMERICAL RATING SCALE FOR ASSESSING STUDENTS ATTITUDE TOWARDS PEER

Name:_____________
Class:____________
Roll No.:___________

The Number represents the following values
1. Never     2. Seldom    3. Occasionally    4. Frequently    5. Always  

(a)   Shares a healthy rapport with peers

                                                 -------------------- 1   2   3   4   5

(b)  Is able to interact effectively with peers

                                                   ------------------  1   2   3   4   5

(c)   Respects and is sensitive to differences among peers

                                                  --------------------  1   2   3   4   5

(d)  Is able to express/contribute ideas and opinions in a group

                                              ----------------------  1   2   3   4   5

(e)   Is receptive to ideas and opinions of others in a group

                                              -----------------------  1   2   3   4   5

(f)   Is kind and helpful

                                               -----------------------  1   2   3   4   5

(g)  Is able to inspire members of the peer group

                                              -----------------------  1   2   3   4   5

RUBRICS FOR DEBATE 

Criteria	1	2	3	4
Organization and Clarity	Unclear in most parts	Clear in some parts but not over all	Most clear and orderly in all parts	Completely clear and orderly presentation
Use of Arguments	Few or no relevant reasons given	Some relevant reasons given	Most reasons given: most relevant	Most relevant reasons given in support
Use of Examples and Facts	Few or no relevant supporting examples/facts	Some relevant examples/facts given	Many examples/facts given: most relevant	Many relevant supporting examples and facts given
Use of Rebuttal	No effective counter-arguments made	Few effective counter-arguments made	Some effective counter-arguments made	Many effective counter-arguments made
Presentation Style:	Few style features were used; not convincingly	Few style features were used convincingly	All style features were used, most convincingly	All style features were used convincingly

Analogy between human eye and Camera

Graphic Organizers

                       FISHBONE  MAP

                    Water Cycle

HUMAN DIGESTIVE SYSTEM 

Web, Cluster  Diagram

Video on Fluid Friction

This Video was shown to explain the concept of Fluid friction. 

Methods of Reducing Friction

 This video was shown to the students of class VIII to explain the methods of Reducing Friction.

Science Quiz

Science Quiz was conducted for the students of Std. VI of Mahalaxmi High School,  Kudne Sanquelim Goa, during  my Internship Programme 2015-2016.

The objective behind conducting this quiz was to test knowledge of students in the field of science. 

BIODIVERSITY

Project on Biodiversity was done by students of  Std. VIII of  Gurudas P. Gauns Memorial High School , Sanquelim Goa.

The objectives of this project is to make students familiar with the plants and animals in their surrounding, to understand that environment is a term that describes the space in which the animals or plant is found and also to make them understand that the same environment can have different animals at different times, and that animals and plants change the quality of their environment.