Chapter 8
Investigation 8
Applied Science — materials linking theory to practice
Notebook: Investigation 8 – Task 1
Remember to consult Appendix 2 (Writing Techniques) when working on materials writing.
Find some suitable short readings on a topic that you regard as pertinent or important for your teachers. Create two sets of materials and instructions for working with them, using Sample Materials 1 and its rubric for guidance, but modifying as appropriate for your context and your teachers.
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Notebook: Investigation 8 – Task 2
Remember to consult Appendix 2 (Writing Techniques) when working on materials writing.
Find a longer reading text on a topic that you regard as pertinent or important for your teachers. Create the materials and instructions for working with it, using Sample Materials 2 and its rubric for guidance, but modifying as appropriate for your context and your teachers.
Before chatting with Noa, jot down your first ideas about this task.
Notebook: Investigation 8 – Task 3
Remember to consult Appendix 2 (Writing Techniques) when working on materials writing.
Assume that teachers you know, or are likely to work with in the future, have tackled materials such as Sample Materials 1 and 2. Write a short piece of take-away material that gives them concrete suggestions for continuing to read and profit from research after your session or course has finished.
Before chatting with Noa, jot down your first ideas about this task.