Scientific Models: Y11 Investigating Science Module 3

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$280AUD + GST per person for 4 hours with plenty of resources

This self-paced, on-demand course provides in depth professional learning for teachers new to Investigating Science and also experienced teachers seeking further development and plenty of resources around Scientific Models. This on-demand course can be done anytime, anywhere, at your own pace. You can start and stop whenever you like and use the materials in the classroom if you wish. 

During this course, participants will:

  • Learn the content for Y11 Investigating Science Module 3 with 61 minutes of video advice and instruction, plus 60 supporting and teaching slides so you will be able to best teach Scientific Models and support students learning:
    • Models to Inform Understanding – What is a scientific model?
    • Models to Inform Understanding – What makes scientific models useful?
    • Types of Models
    • Constructing a Model
  • Learn how to tackle 20 essay-style questions
  • Scrutinise 24 quiz questions and answers for students
  • Learn plenty of advice for Scientific Models
  • Acquire appropriate and varied pedagogies for Scientific Models
  • Receive plenty of resources you can use with your students

Feedback from participants

“The video weren’t too long, you were able to download the ppt that went with the video. The resources of worksheets and links are great.”

Course Delivered by Bill Matchett

Bill Matchett has worked as a Science Teacher in South West Sydney since 1995, starting at Elizabeth Macarthur HS before moving to Westfields Sports HS as Head of Science. He is currently Head of Science at Macquarie Fields HS. Bill is working with LMC developing networks for science teachers. He is an experienced HSC marker, and senior HSC marker, and has written text resources for Nelson Cengage, including the Investigating Science in Focus series.