Galileo Educational Network – Inspiring a Passionate Commitment to Learning
Grade Level: Primary School
Discipline: Science
Language: English
School Board: Canadian Rockies Public Schools
Task
Through this inquiry, grade two students at Elizabeth Rummel School in Canadian Rockies Public Schools came to understand the engineering principles that underpin boat design, as well as the scientific concepts associated with buoyancy, including balance, density, displacement, stability, and waterproofing. The Teaching Effectiveness Framework was used as a guide in designing the learning task, as well as a lens for pedagogical reflection.