#ASEchat Archive
The Association for Science Education (ASE) promotes excellence in science teaching and learning. Follow #ASEchat Mondays at 3pm ET.
Monday February 29, 2016
3:00 PM EST
ViciaScience
Feb 29 @ 3:00 PM EST
Good evening. Tonight's
#ASEChat
topic is science research in the classroom
ViciaScience
Feb 29 @ 3:01 PM EST
@Science_HOD
We are taking science research tonight rather than educational research - by pupils, with pupils or for pupils
#ASEChat
A_Weatherall
- Moderator
Feb 29 @ 3:02 PM EST
Not taking part in
#asechat
tonight but it's all about doing science research in the classroom. Join in :)
https://t.co/t4LVy7BUNl
ViciaScience
Feb 29 @ 3:00 PM EST
Good evening. Tonight's
#ASEChat
topic is science research in the classroom
ViciaScience
Feb 29 @ 3:02 PM EST
Tonight's
#ASEChat
topic links to
@theASE
project to showcase science researchers each day this week
hecharden
Feb 29 @ 3:05 PM EST
A key thing I learnt from working on resources with researchers is that results are never perfect! Good lesson for students
#asechat
ViciaScience
Feb 29 @ 3:05 PM EST
New banner headline on ASEwebsite showcasing science research and how to include aspects in science lessons
#ASEChat
https://t.co/xtXHcaK31X
ViciaScience
Feb 29 @ 3:06 PM EST
@theASE
is also producing classroom resources in collaboration with RCUK to showcase cutting edge research
#BIGquestion
#ASEChat
Newmanphysics
Feb 29 @ 3:07 PM EST
@ViciaScience
@CERNatschool
@TakeOnPhysics
Rather a fitting
#asechat
tonight.
@sciencemuseum
on Thursday 3rd launch of
@ResearchInSch
ViciaScience
Feb 29 @ 3:07 PM EST
@hecharden
Hi Helen - hope you are good - want to describe
#BIGquestion
?
#ASEChat
hecharden
Feb 29 @ 3:08 PM EST
@ViciaScience
Visualising the Invisible resource includes data collected in response to teacher review
https://t.co/aEkGUBdkev
#asechat
ViciaScience
Feb 29 @ 3:08 PM EST
@Newmanphysics
@CERNatschool
@TakeOnPhysics
@sciencemuseum
@ResearchInSch
Is this research by students that contribute to science?
#ASEChat
ViciaScience
Feb 29 @ 3:09 PM EST
This is one of the research resources produced by
@theASE
for classroom use - free
#ASEChat
https://t.co/UPBXCOUVel
hecharden
Feb 29 @ 3:11 PM EST
New
@theASE
resources focus on a Big Question.Students use own sci understanding + research info to answer
#asechat
https://t.co/gj1wxiJOnI
BangGoesSci
Feb 29 @ 3:12 PM EST
I like the resources produced by
@SciInSchool
to promote science research
#ASEChat
theASE
- Moderator
Feb 29 @ 3:13 PM EST
Thanks to Dr Beth Penrose for sharing her story. Looking forward to other research stories all this week
https://t.co/CGzJsxB5u6
#asechat
ViciaScience
Feb 29 @ 3:13 PM EST
Research Councils are keen to involve students in cutting edge research - resources on school science site
#ASEChat
https://t.co/bvko9IQmRs
hecharden
Feb 29 @ 3:13 PM EST
@ViciaScience
@theASE
Students could do own research based on this using idea of hand touch data
#asechat
https://t.co/gj1wxiJOnI
dave2004b
Feb 29 @ 3:14 PM EST
I like projects like
https://t.co/1je9e1GbLi
and RSC Global Experiments when teaching students about real world science
#ASEChat
CLEAPSS
Feb 29 @ 3:14 PM EST
The Pharaoh's serpent is one where we DO say watch a video. This MUST NOT be done in schools. Hg vapours are formed.
#ASEChat
JustinDillonUoB
Feb 29 @ 3:14 PM EST
This is one of my favourite examples:
https://t.co/wnrRyiia0K
#ASEChat
ViciaScience
Feb 29 @ 3:15 PM EST
@Newmanphysics
How can schools get involved?
#ASEChat
https://t.co/RfZCaVPe43
Newmanphysics
Feb 29 @ 3:12 PM EST
@ViciaScience
@CERNatschool
@ResearchInSch
@ProfBeckyParker
Absolutely student led
@CERNatschool
detector in space
https://t.co/3L1KV9iIFt
hecharden
Feb 29 @ 3:15 PM EST
How often do your students use genuine research data?
#asechat
Refthinking
Feb 29 @ 3:16 PM EST
How to be a more resilient teacher: 5 Ways to stay positive
https://t.co/nz9FYfSWmJ
@WeAreTeachers
#asechat
#engchat
ViciaScience
Feb 29 @ 3:17 PM EST
@JustinDillonUoB
Do you have a link for a specific project?
#ASEChat
theASE
- Moderator
Feb 29 @ 3:17 PM EST
One favourite is
@STFC_Matters
short films
#asechat
https://t.co/eiTPln9Alu
dave2004b
Feb 29 @ 3:18 PM EST
.
@hecharden
I encouraged by Y13 especially to include relevant research evidence when doing their Salters Chemistry Investigation
#asechat
NeedhamL56
- Moderator
Feb 29 @ 3:18 PM EST
Some great work with Uni of Manchester and their Fly Facility Lessons linked to curriculum KS3-5
https://t.co/jjy7XkbQRp
@Poppi62
#asechat
ViciaScience
Feb 29 @ 3:18 PM EST
@hecharden
One problem is genuine data is quite complex.
#BIGquestion
resources edit to make useful in classrooms
#ASEChat
dave2004b
Feb 29 @ 3:19 PM EST
.
@hecharden
Also the Yr10/11 in their 21stC Case Study particularly encouraged finding data sources
#asechat
JustinDillonUoB
Feb 29 @ 3:19 PM EST
Sorry, here you go
https://t.co/Cebd91R2tc
#ASEChat
hecharden
Feb 29 @ 3:19 PM EST
@ViciaScience
As much as possible data was extracted so a smaller subset of the whole.
#asechat
ViciaScience
Feb 29 @ 3:19 PM EST
@dave2004b
@hecharden
Have you seen the RCUK schools - university partnerships which encourage this?
#ASEChat
https://t.co/sduzFJiqyg
Newmanphysics
Feb 29 @ 3:20 PM EST
@ViciaScience
#asechat
@ResearchInSch
@ProfBeckyParker
Contact details here.
https://t.co/MfTdtM2HwG
Research in all 3 science areas.
hecharden
Feb 29 @ 3:20 PM EST
@dave2004b
Sounds excellent. A chemistry based resources being uploaded very soon called Future Fuels.
#asechat
theASE
- Moderator
Feb 29 @ 3:21 PM EST
@BBSRC
we'd also recommend 'Plant science, plant power!' Playlist
#asechat
https://t.co/1JCQeSBXS4
ViciaScience
Feb 29 @ 3:21 PM EST
I like 'first ever peer reviewed paper with 25, 8 yr old authors!
#ASEChat
https://t.co/68s4erOPXk
JustinDillonUoB
Feb 29 @ 3:19 PM EST
Sorry, here you go
https://t.co/Cebd91R2tc
#ASEChat
NeedhamL56
- Moderator
Feb 29 @ 3:23 PM EST
Similarities btwn human and fruit fly response to alcohol, suitable for A level synoptic thinking
https://t.co/LYTCvipl6I
#asechat
@Poppi62
ViciaScience
Feb 29 @ 3:24 PM EST
All this week
@theASE
are publishing autobiographies of young scientists
#STEMcareers
#ASEChat
https://t.co/IKlSTc63rL
Newmanphysics
Feb 29 @ 3:24 PM EST
#asechat
I always folow the excellent advice from
@CLEAPSS
Crazy to think this reaction used to be indoor fireworks we used to do on a plate
dave2004b
Feb 29 @ 3:24 PM EST
We had Reseachers in Residence a couple of times. A lot of teachers in our area are ex-industrial scientists-1sr hand experience
#asechat
agittner
Feb 29 @ 3:25 PM EST
Evening all. Talking with one of the schools in our project the students there are really excited about revolutionising education
#ASEchat
lindsayhether
Feb 29 @ 3:25 PM EST
late to
#ASEChat
today - 2 year old not keen on sleeping. Looks interesting!
ViciaScience
Feb 29 @ 3:26 PM EST
Other opportunities for students reporting their science research in writing or conferences
@YSJournal
#ASEChat
https://t.co/8opFgXDeC6
Newmanphysics
Feb 29 @ 3:27 PM EST
@ViciaScience
@ResearchInSch
@ProfBeckyParker
An example we have discussed on
#asechat
before
https://t.co/E6d1tL6BRW
ViciaScience
Feb 29 @ 3:27 PM EST
@dave2004b
Is the Researchers in Residence programme still active? What benefits?
#ASEChat
ViciaScience
Feb 29 @ 3:28 PM EST
@agittner
Do tell us about your project Al
#ASEChat
NeedhamL56
- Moderator
Feb 29 @ 3:28 PM EST
Lots of opportunity to engage with RCUK CPD through
@STEMLearningUK
https://t.co/xiQEubv7gq
just ignore the repeats
#asechat
(nearly free!)
dave2004b
Feb 29 @ 3:28 PM EST
We also took students to
https://t.co/JNFXmjgaEU
in the past. A good change to report
#crestaward
projects
#asechat
ViciaScience
Feb 29 @ 3:29 PM EST
@Newmanphysics
@ResearchInSch
@ProfBeckyParker
Has the TimPix project started yet? Any data?
#ASEChat
agittner
Feb 29 @ 3:29 PM EST
@ViciaScience
I've bored enough with it, safe to say explaining to students about their place in an RCT seems to excite
#ASEchat
lindsayhether
Feb 29 @ 3:29 PM EST
CERN run some neat access to real data/real scientist 'virtual visits'
#asechat
BangGoesSci
Feb 29 @ 3:30 PM EST
@NeedhamL56
@STEMLearningUK
I struggle to get staff out on this kind of CPD. Have attended
#RCUK
and it was great but no cash
#ASEChat
dave2004b
Feb 29 @ 3:30 PM EST
.
@viciascience
not sure RiR is still running. More recently has STEM Ambassadors into
#CRESTaward
groups and careers days
#asechat
ViciaScience
Feb 29 @ 3:30 PM EST
@lindsayhether
should be quite a collection of links tonight to different initiatives if interested in students as scientists
#ASEChat
hecharden
Feb 29 @ 3:31 PM EST
Link for STEM Ambassadors if anyone interested
#asechat
https://t.co/y36OTkyuYd
@STEMNET
ViciaScience
Feb 29 @ 3:31 PM EST
@dave2004b
Also the RS recently advertised for schools to showcase their research at the RS summer science fair
#ASEChat
NeedhamL56
- Moderator
Feb 29 @ 3:32 PM EST
@BangGoesSci
@STEMLearningUK
this one has RCUK and LJMU bursaries
https://t.co/KcW1YWe5dZ
so no cost for the CPD
#asechat
hecharden
Feb 29 @ 3:33 PM EST
Coming soon 'Lighting the Night' comparing white and sodium lights for facial recognition. Research transformed street lighting
#asechat
BangGoesSci
Feb 29 @ 3:33 PM EST
@NeedhamL56
@STEMLearningUK
But still have to cover costs to release the teacher. Non-essential CPD is a no go
#ASEChat
stevethedoc1
Feb 29 @ 3:34 PM EST
@ViciaScience
#asechat
we have our primary pupil science conference scheduled for late June, 350 signed up so far
NeedhamL56
- Moderator
Feb 29 @ 3:35 PM EST
Visualising the invisible
https://t.co/E7LrkuTqVJ
resource from
@theASE
#asechat
give feedback abut the resource for a free amazon voucher!
IaninSheffield
Feb 29 @ 3:35 PM EST
Any budding astronomers, might enjoy "Moons: Explore the many moons of our Solar System" MOOC
https://t.co/Hj5Nn9WFbG
#FutureLearn
#asechat
ViciaScience
Feb 29 @ 3:35 PM EST
@BangGoesSci
@NeedhamL56
@STEMLearningUK
No cost for downloading and using this RCUK supported resource
#ASEChat
https://t.co/kLwEFn7PBq
hecharden
Feb 29 @ 3:35 PM EST
Field work featured in Malaria and Macaques including use of drones!
#asechat
https://t.co/TYPe9ubtsj
https://t.co/nK6EkeAEpv
NeedhamL56
- Moderator
Feb 29 @ 3:36 PM EST
really like this one too about Richard III in the car park and isotopes
https://t.co/KlwihiA7H8
#asechat
from
@theASE
BangGoesSci
Feb 29 @ 3:37 PM EST
@ViciaScience
@NeedhamL56
@STEMLearningUK
These I like!
#ASEChat
ViciaScience
Feb 29 @ 3:37 PM EST
@stevethedoc1
How many primary schools in your fiefdom engaged with science research?
#ASEChat
hecharden
Feb 29 @ 3:37 PM EST
@NeedhamL56
@theASE
Great illustration on whether data shows a 'real' difference
@C21Science
#asechat
NeedhamL56
- Moderator
Feb 29 @ 3:38 PM EST
..and macaques and malaria
https://t.co/7EU3vZsmgI
#asechat
@theASE
do give us some feedback about this usefulness in the C/room
ViciaScience
Feb 29 @ 3:39 PM EST
@BangGoesSci
@NeedhamL56
@STEMLearningUK
Should be more of these by the end of March - perhaps 8 free resources?
#ASEChat
stevethedoc1
Feb 29 @ 3:39 PM EST
@ViciaScience
#asechat
at the moment because if 'kid conference' say 30%, but return of LA wide challenge like citizen science hope it ups
NeedhamL56
- Moderator
Feb 29 @ 3:39 PM EST
@BangGoesSci
@STEMLearningUK
Mmmm I know.. couldn’t fit that bit in with 140 characters. Subject sppp CPD in science is essential
#asechat
hecharden
Feb 29 @ 3:39 PM EST
@NeedhamL56
@theASE
It was our wonderful 11-19 committee who demanded data and kick started all this!
#asechat
ViciaScience
Feb 29 @ 3:40 PM EST
@stevethedoc1
Impressive uptake Steve. I hope figures for secondaries are as high
#ASEChat
BangGoesSci
Feb 29 @ 3:40 PM EST
@ViciaScience
@NeedhamL56
@STEMLearningUK
in time for review of SoW in summer. Can get them written in and shared with colleagues
#ASEChat
Newmanphysics
Feb 29 @ 3:41 PM EST
#asechat
Get involved with The Institute for Research in Schools
https://t.co/lXhEQtSSj9
ResearchInSch
Feb 29 @ 3:34 PM EST
@ViciaScience
@Newmanphysics
@ProfBeckyParker
YES go to
https://t.co/9T6CldqXsP
schools are already getting first data requests, brilliant!
ViciaScience
Feb 29 @ 3:41 PM EST
What are the benefits of using science research in the classroom - STEM careers or science learning?
#ASEChat
ClevedonScience
Feb 29 @ 3:42 PM EST
Tests begin for gravity mission
https://t.co/AqczfbWcE7
#asechat
#scichat
ViciaScience
Feb 29 @ 3:43 PM EST
@BangGoesSci
@NeedhamL56
@STEMLearningUK
Certainly -I suggest a direct chat with
@hecharden
who has a direct link with this project
#ASEChat
dave2004b
Feb 29 @ 3:44 PM EST
.
@ViciaScience
- Both. We need students with the ability to use data not just for their exams, but for many careers....
#asechat
BangGoesSci
Feb 29 @ 3:44 PM EST
@ViciaScience
@NeedhamL56
@STEMLearningUK
@hecharden
Sounds great, and when 'off the shelf' is easy to incorporate
#ASEChat
NeedhamL56
- Moderator
Feb 29 @ 3:45 PM EST
What’s and RCT and why are they important in science?Video for students
https://t.co/pb5uC5tnnf
more support from
@theASE
#asechat
ResearchInSch
Feb 29 @ 3:45 PM EST
Get involved with the Institute for Research in Schools - original research for school students
@ProfBeckyParker
very happy to help
#asechat
dave2004b
Feb 29 @ 3:45 PM EST
.... not just traditional scientists but technicians, engineers, architects etc etc. Also to engage with understanding of life in..
#asechat
hecharden
Feb 29 @ 3:45 PM EST
@ViciaScience
New activities aim to get students to apply their learning in a new research context to answer
#BigQuestion
#asechat
ViciaScience
Feb 29 @ 3:45 PM EST
I'm a scientist GMOOH starts next week - also brings scientists into the classroom
#ASEChat
https://t.co/TUcy69TdLd
Who has registered?
dave2004b
Feb 29 @ 3:46 PM EST
...21st century - can they interpret the science behind the headlines etc
#asechat
ViciaScience
Feb 29 @ 3:46 PM EST
@dave2004b
I agree - students need access to real data to understand challenges of doing science
#ASEChat
Newmanphysics
Feb 29 @ 3:46 PM EST
@ViciaScience
#asechat
"at the front of a field as opposed to something that has been done 100 times in lesson" student quote
@ResearchInSch
NeedhamL56
- Moderator
Feb 29 @ 3:47 PM EST
@dave2004b
STEM ,STEM, STEM, STEM…. wonderful STEM! (sang to the tune of SPAM,SPAM, SPAM etc)
#asechat
hecharden
Feb 29 @ 3:47 PM EST
@ViciaScience
The wholeset of 8 resources will showcase diversity of science research from labs to Borneo!
#asechat
ViciaScience
Feb 29 @ 3:48 PM EST
@NeedhamL56
@theASE
Coming soon - what is a cluster randomised trial? See Dr Anna Roca profile this week on
https://t.co/TwsLSVmIkJ
#ASEChat
dave2004b
Feb 29 @ 3:48 PM EST
.
@NeedhamL56
:) we all love STEM!
#asechat
hecharden
Feb 29 @ 3:48 PM EST
@BangGoesSci
Have all been reviewed by
@thease
members who have been firm about strong links with curriculum!
#asechat
ViciaScience
Feb 29 @ 3:49 PM EST
Benefits of students working with real data and real research
#ASEChat
https://t.co/9TrQJJQu8B
dave2004b
Feb 29 @ 3:45 PM EST
.... not just traditional scientists but technicians, engineers, architects etc etc. Also to engage with understanding of life in..
#asechat
JustinDillonUoB
Feb 29 @ 3:49 PM EST
A bit of data supporting school-based research from California
https://t.co/w8ZxOSBRj9
#asechat
ViciaScience
Feb 29 @ 3:49 PM EST
@hecharden
so
#BigQuestion
is the tag to follow towards end of March
#ASEChat
hecharden
Feb 29 @ 3:50 PM EST
@ViciaScience
@dave2004b
I wanted data to fit nice conclusion for students..no chance!
#realworldscience
#asechat
ViciaScience
Feb 29 @ 3:51 PM EST
@NeedhamL56
@dave2004b
This only works for people old enough to have experienced Monty P in 70's
#ASEChat
hecharden
Feb 29 @ 3:52 PM EST
@BangGoesSci
Would it help to tweet with curriculum links?
#asechat
JustinDillonUoB
Feb 29 @ 3:52 PM EST
And some evidence from Europe here
https://t.co/vh8vh5P2YZ
#asechat
NeedhamL56
- Moderator
Feb 29 @ 3:53 PM EST
@ViciaScience
@dave2004b
Think there are plenty around who got it second hand
#SPAM
#spamalot
#asechat
ViciaScience
Feb 29 @ 3:53 PM EST
Interesting report - thanks. Not been a fan of 'science fairs' (until now?)
#ASEChat
https://t.co/Q1bzwsWepE
JustinDillonUoB
Feb 29 @ 3:49 PM EST
A bit of data supporting school-based research from California
https://t.co/w8ZxOSBRj9
#asechat
BangGoesSci
Feb 29 @ 3:54 PM EST
@hecharden
Yes, please - makes it really obvious where it sits
#ASEChat
dave2004b
Feb 29 @ 3:54 PM EST
.
@hecharden
@ViciaScience
big benefit of Practical Endorsement is opportunities for in depth discussions about practical results
#asechat
BangGoesSci
Feb 29 @ 3:55 PM EST
6
#ASEChat
ViciaScience
Feb 29 @ 3:55 PM EST
Do OPAL projects fit this description - or is it really first hand?
#ASEChat
https://t.co/IfScuD8lV5
stevethedoc1
Feb 29 @ 3:48 PM EST
@ViciaScience
in primary if presented 'right' children can believe they are discovering for first time etc so get more enthused etc
NeedhamL56
- Moderator
Feb 29 @ 3:56 PM EST
Interesting perspective... with EU vote imminent. What will happen to UK science if we leave the EU?
#asechat
https://t.co/ziokqEnQ6i
JustinDillonUoB
Feb 29 @ 3:52 PM EST
And some evidence from Europe here
https://t.co/vh8vh5P2YZ
#asechat
JustinDillonUoB
Feb 29 @ 3:56 PM EST
Real data, virtual lab!
https://t.co/5KokWAH8m6
#asechat
ViciaScience
Feb 29 @ 3:56 PM EST
Effectiveness of school / university projects
#ASEchat
https://t.co/gLH5PToWna
JustinDillonUoB
Feb 29 @ 3:52 PM EST
And some evidence from Europe here
https://t.co/vh8vh5P2YZ
#asechat
ViciaScience
Feb 29 @ 3:58 PM EST
Getting to the end of
#ASEChat
tonight - lots of opportunities out there to engage in classroom based science research
#ASEChat
ViciaScience
Feb 29 @ 3:58 PM EST
Getting to the end of
#ASEChat
tonight - lots of opportunities out there to engage in classroom based science research
#ASEChat
DrJessicaHamer
Feb 29 @ 3:58 PM EST
@ViciaScience
have you seen
@RiseUK_
? Students using their own real data:
https://t.co/Y85bGlVRXt
#asechat
ViciaScience
Feb 29 @ 3:59 PM EST
Also lots of opportunities (via
@theASE
) to utilise science research in the classroom
#ASEChat
JustinDillonUoB
Feb 29 @ 3:59 PM EST
@ViciaScience
I think a lot of citizen science isn't science - not for the data collectors anyway. It's crowd-sourcing data.
#asechat
ViciaScience
Feb 29 @ 3:59 PM EST
Benefits to students include developing communication skills (
@YSJournal
), STEM careers and enriching the curriculum
#ASEChat