Module 1 activity clil unit plan.araceli gómez
- 1. Why not CLIL? 1 CLIL UNIT PLAN NAME: Araceli Gómez SUBJECT: Science TITLE: The human body YEAR: 2016-17 Step 1: The driving question Let’s write down your driving question and why you think this is important. How does our body work? Everything we do, running, playing, singing, eating, studying…, we do it through the body. It is therefore important to explore different parts of the human body in order to understand how it works and to know ourselves. Once we learnt how our body works, we could take care of it and realize the importance of following a healthy style life. Step 2: The preview of the whole unit Preview the whole unit. Take a look at the title, headings, and captions to obtain 15-20 basic vocabulary that must be internalized by my pupils at the end of the unit. Language OF learning Language FOR learning Language THROUGH learning Break down, absorb, release, stomach, Intestines, trachea, lungs, heart, kidneys, healthy, unhealthy, waste, stimuli, brain, processes, receptors organs, glands, smell, sight, taste, touch, hearing, send, collect, involuntary, voluntary, spinal cord, nervous, bones, muscles, joints. What do you know about…? Could you give me an example of…? Could you help me? What do we have to do? As a result… In my opinion… Is this correct…? Sorry, I don’t understand… Let’s startwith… Spontaneous language
- 2. Why not CLIL? 2 Step 3: The easiest and hardest section of your unit The easiest section: In my opinion the easiest part would be learning the names and parts of the different body systems (digestive system, respiratory system, musculoskeletal system and sensory system) because students just have to memorise them. That means that they only have to use low order thinking skills such as remembering and understanding. The hardest section: I think that comprehend the processes that take place inside our bodies could be difficult in some cases. With regard to stimuli, pupils tend to think that stimuli are only external (heat, cold, smell, etc.). For that reason, is important to give them some examples of internal stimuli, such as stomachache, headache, thirst or sleepiness. Another common belief is that the nervous system includes only the brain, and that the blood vessels and nerves which run through the body are the same thing. It would be advisable to establish the difference between the two concepts. Step 4: Law aspects The LOMCE defines 7 competences: (let’s define some aspects of each competences) Linguistic competence This competence is based on the use of language in a variety of contexts as a means of oral and written communication and as a learning tool for self-regulation of thinking, emotions and behaviour. Mathematical competence and basic competences in science and technology This competence means using skills and attitudes which allow one to use mathematical reasoning to deal with problems and challenges in everyday life. Moreover, means the ability to use knowledge to explain the natural world and to draw evidence-based conclusions. Digital competence This competence is about the confident and critical use of information society technology and includes the ability to search for, obtain, process and communicate
- 3. Why not CLIL? 3 information, and transform it into knowledge. Also involves the use of technological resources to solve problems efficiently. Learning to learn This competence implies being able to organise our own learning and an efficient use of intellectual resources and techniques. Moreover, it means accepting a variety of possible answers in a rational manner. Social and civic competences It involves the individual patterns of behaviour which facilitate peaceful coexistence, relationships with others, cooperation, and the resolution of conflicts. It also implies an understanding of the social situation we live and the ability to respond to conflicts with ethical values. Initiative and entrepreneurship This competence involves the ability to turn ideas into action. It also implies to be creative and innovative, to dare and to take risks. Cultural awareness and expression This competence implies knowledge, appreciation, understanding, and critical evaluation of different cultural and artistic manifestations. It involves keeping an open- minded attitude towards different types of Art as well as encouraging our own creative capacity. I will include these LOMCE standards in my unit plan: Linguistic competence: Think about and appreciate the importance of healthy daily habits. Understand the function of interaction: stimuli and responses. Describe how the nervous system and its various parts work. Mathematical competence and basic competence in Science and Technology: Learn about the vital functions of living things. Think about and appreciate the importance of healthy daily habits.
- 4. Why not CLIL? 4 Understand the function of interaction: stimuli and responses. Distinguish between and learn about the different receptor organs in the human body. Describe how the nervous system and its various parts work. Identify the most important parts of the musculoskeletal system. Follow procedures typically used in scientific work, such as gathering and analysing data. Digital competence: Distinguish between and learn about the different receptor organs in the human body. Describe how the nervous system and its various parts work. Identify the most important parts of the musculoskeletal system. Competence in learning to learn: Follow procedures typically used in scientific work, such as gathering and analysing data. Initiative and entrepreneurship: Think about and appreciate the importance of healthy daily habits Step 5: Content Which interdisciplinary subjects could be connected to in this unit? Why and how? Physical Education Regarding to the primary educational curriculum, this science topic is connected to physical education through many facts like: Be aware of the limits and possibilities of the body in performing physical activities Hygiene habits, posture, body and healthy style life. Show on healthy habits in physical activities in daily life.
- 5. Why not CLIL? 5 Some contents that appear in both subjects are: The body: image and perception. Main muscles, bones and joints of the body involved in different movements Recognition of organic and functional elements related to movement. Acceptance of the reality of the our body Evaluation of the physical exercise for maintaining and improving the health recognizing major harmful habits to our health Arts and crafts As students have to create a project based on the 5 senses (including a mural and a model of every sense) arts and crafts will be an important subject in this science unit. Regarding to the primary educational curriculum, this science topic is connected to arts and crafts through many facts like: Use basic elements of visual language techniques and artistic tools to express themselves and communicate Design and conduct multidisciplinary projects and artistic productions Using basic elements of visual language, body and musical and strategies to understand and appreciate the artistic productions. Some related contents are: Imagination and creativity in artistic expression and communication Resources forms, communicative possibilities of different elements and artistic languages Production of images and objects, recreation imaginary space, creating structures, sets, exhibitions, installations Interest, appreciation and respect for artistic and artistic productions themselves and others Planning processes of artistic production: Generation of ideas/Consensus idea/Research for the extension of the idea/Distribution of tasks/Action and creation
- 6. Why not CLIL? 6 Steps 6: Soft Skills I will include these soft skills in my unit plan: o responsibility o communication o motivation o empathy o creativity o sociability