Learning Science in English
Science is an important subject in basic education. Generally, Science contains 4 different subjects including Life science (Biology); Physical Science (Chemistry, Physics); Astronomy and Earth science. Learning Science in English requires not only a variety of scientific concepts but also language acquisition.
Changing to the English-speaking environment could be a challenge to students especially during this COVID pandemic when the home learning is more difficult. For those ESL students, who need more help in learning Science in English, VFIS would like to provide a free online “LEARNING SCIENCE IN ENGLISH” course for VFIS secondary students. This course is expected to give VFIS secondary students a good grasp of scientific learning skills to enable them to better study science in English.
- Time: July 26th, 2021 - August 6th, 2021 (2 weeks)
- Platform: Google Classroom
- Participants: Vietnamese students who register in Grade 6 to Grade 10 at VFIS and need more help in learning Science in English.
There are 2 provided classes:
- The Science 1:
- Participants: recommended for 11-12 years old students, 13 years old students with limited English proficiency
- Schedule: 3.00-5.00 pm on Tuesday and Thursday
- Content:
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Day 1 |
Day 2 |
Day 3 |
Day 4 |
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Reading with comprehension:
Identify the science concepts and use dictionaries and taking note techniques to extend scientific vocabulary. |
Reading in Science:
Identify independent and dependent variables in a science report. Then, give out the research question from the report |
Practice in identifying IVs, DVs; giving out research questions.
IV, DV, research question in drawing a hypothesis |
Search for information and data to give out a conclusion |
- The Science 2
- Participants: recommended for 13-15 years old students
- Schedule: 9.30-11.30 am on Tuesday and Thursday
- Content:
|
Day 1 |
Day 2 |
Day 3 |
Day 4 |
|
Reading with comprehension:
Identify the science concepts and use dictionaries and taking note techniques to extend scientific vocabulary. |
Reading in Science:
Identify independent and dependent variables in a science report. Then, give out the research question from the report |
Practice in identifying IVs, DVs; giving out research questions.
IV, DV, research question in drawing a hypothesis |
Search for information and data to give out a conclusion |
Note:
- Please provide the student a laptop or PC with an available webcam and microphone for this online course.
- Please ensure that students need to be full-time online on time and during lessons.
- 30-45 minutes of self-practice per week for 2 weeks is highly recommended.
- In addition to live meetings, students are required to complete learning tasks and interact with the teacher and peers in Google Classrooms.
