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PSC1501 Assignment 3 PORTFOLIO
(COMPLETE ANSWERS) 2025 - DUE 3
September 2025
Course
Practical Science for the Classroom (PSC1501)
Institution
University Of South Africa (Unisa)
Book
Teaching Science in the Primary Classroom
QUESTION 1 1.1 Demonstrate your understanding of the “big ideas of science” by: •
Identifying what pedagogy they are linked to. (2) • Defining the term. (6) • Where
do they come from? (6) • Supplying six “big ideas of science”. (6)
QUESTION 1
1.1 Demonstrate your understanding of the “big ideas of science”
1.1.1 Pedagogy they are linked to (2 marks)
The “big ideas of science” are linked to constructivist pedagogy, which emphasizes learner-
centered teaching, inquiry-based learning, and helping learners build deep understanding of key
scientific concepts instead of memorizing isolated facts.
1.1.2 Definition of the term (6 marks)
The “big ideas of science” refer to the fundamental, overarching concepts and principles in
science that explain a wide range of natural phenomena. They represent core knowledge that
connects different scientific disciplines, providing learners with a coherent and meaningful
framework for understanding the natural world. These ideas are broad, powerful, and long-
lasting, enabling learners to apply scientific knowledge in real-life contexts.
1.1.3 Where they come from (6 marks)
The “big ideas of science” originate from:
PSC1501 Assignment 3
PORTFOLIO (COMPLETE
ANSWERS) 2025 - DUE 3
September 2025
NO PLAGIARISM
[Pick the date]
[Type the abstract of the document here. The abstract is typically a short summary of the contents of
the document. Type the abstract of the document here. The abstract is typically a short summary of
the contents of the document.]
, Exam (elaborations)
PSC1501 Assignment 3 PORTFOLIO
(COMPLETE ANSWERS) 2025 - DUE 3
September 2025
Course
Practical Science for the Classroom (PSC1501)
Institution
University Of South Africa (Unisa)
Book
Teaching Science in the Primary Classroom
QUESTION 1 1.1 Demonstrate your understanding of the “big ideas of science” by: •
Identifying what pedagogy they are linked to. (2) • Defining the term. (6) • Where
do they come from? (6) • Supplying six “big ideas of science”. (6)
QUESTION 1
1.1 Demonstrate your understanding of the “big ideas of science”
1.1.1 Pedagogy they are linked to (2 marks)
The “big ideas of science” are linked to constructivist pedagogy, which emphasizes learner-
centered teaching, inquiry-based learning, and helping learners build deep understanding of key
scientific concepts instead of memorizing isolated facts.
1.1.2 Definition of the term (6 marks)
The “big ideas of science” refer to the fundamental, overarching concepts and principles in
science that explain a wide range of natural phenomena. They represent core knowledge that
connects different scientific disciplines, providing learners with a coherent and meaningful
framework for understanding the natural world. These ideas are broad, powerful, and long-
lasting, enabling learners to apply scientific knowledge in real-life contexts.
1.1.3 Where they come from (6 marks)
The “big ideas of science” originate from:
