A COLLECTION OF USEFUL MINERALS FOR NATURAL SCIENCE EDUCATION AT SCHOOL: TO A DIVISION FOR TEACHERS

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 81-96
Author(s):  
Eugenija Rudnickaitė
Keyword(s):  
Science Education ◽  
Natural Science ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Silica Sand ◽  
The European Union ◽  
State Budget ◽  
Structural Funds ◽  
Vilnius University ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Natural Science Education

Thanks to the project "Providing Schools with Natural and Technological Sciences", for the implementation of which funds from the European Union Structural Funds and the state budget of the Republic of Lithuania were allocated, in 2018 685 schools received collections of useful minerals. The collection contains 14 useful minerals: sand, quartzose sand (silica sand), sand-gravel raw material, clay, sapropelithe (sapropelic coal), limestone, chalk marl (marlstone), dolomite, peat, earth oil (oil, petroleum, naphta), amber, flint (chert), gypsum, granite. The purpose of this article is to show: How the whole collection can be used in natural science lessons; As examples of individual useful minerals; How to use it to integrate into biology, natural and human, chemistry, physics, technology, mathematics, knowledge of the world, IT and other subjects. Available options for lessons are offered for each useful mineral. Keywords: museum of geology, Vilnius University, natural science education, geology, education, collection of useful minerals, division for teachers.

scholarly journals THE IMPORTANCE OF EXCLUSIVE GEOLOGICAL EXHIBITS FOR UNCONVENTIONAL NATURAL SCIENCE EDUCATION

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-37
Author(s):  
Eugenija Rudnickaitė
Keyword(s):  
Science Education ◽  
Natural Science ◽  
Large Male ◽  
Coastal Sediments ◽  
Mammuthus Primigenius ◽  
Knowledge Propagation ◽  
Vilnius University ◽  
The Right ◽  
Natural Science Education ◽  
Woolly Mammoth

Vilnius University Geology museum resources are perfectly fit for: education, geoscientific knowledge propagation, informal natural science education (Rudnickaitė, 2007; 2012; ect.). An idea to popularize and spread natural science, had been realized by a three month display of an unique exhibit. Thanks to JSC „PALEO GROUP“ (director Michail Ivanov) Anjou mammoth „Gosha“ becomes a hero of this exibition. Woolly mammoth Mammuthus primigenius Skeleton length-5 m, height-3.1 m, weight 595 kg. Tusks length-4 m, weight of each -65 kg, diameter -16 cm Expedition of Yuzefovich V. F. and Yuri Chumakin in August 2003 had discovered the skeleton of a mammoth in the exposed by a landslide coastal slope of the river Dragotsennaya in the estuarine portion of it, the arrow of Anjou (Kotelniy island, SAKHA Republic), at the confluence of the river into the sea. Of all known finds of mammoth skeletons, this finding can be considered the most Northern location. In fresh coastal sediments, with a capacity of 30-40 m, at a depth of 6 m from the surface, edges of the left side of the chest, the humerus and most of the left tusk were exposed in frozen rocks. During the field season the excavation of thawed soil managed to extract the bones of the skeleton of the mammoth and its tusks. The completeness of the skeleton is 80%. Major long bones of the extremities indicate individual is tall, not less than 4-4,5 m at the withers. The ribs of the mammoth skeleton are perfectly preserved. On the right side of the skeleton, on the last rib there is clearly visible pathological formation of bone callus in areas of fracture. Consequently, it can also confirm that a large male mother had repeatedly participated in tournament battles with rivals. Morphology of teeth crowns is typical for woolly mammoth Mammuthus primigenius. Such a unique geologic (peleontologic) find beeing the first of its kind on display in Lithuania, aquired a lot of attention from the media and in social networks. Purpose of the exhibition to attract as many visitors, to popularize geology and other natural sciences was achieved. Acknowlegment: Many thanks go to JSC „PALEO GROUP“ and its Director Michail Ivanov. Keywords: Museum of geology, Vilnius university, mammoth skeleton, unconventional natural science education.

25th NATIONAL SCIENTIFIC PRACTICAL CONFERENCE “NATURAL SCIENCE EDUCATION IN A COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL – 2019”: CONFERENCE REVIEW

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 116-123
Author(s):  
Vincentas Lamanauskas
Keyword(s):  
Science Education ◽  
Natural Science ◽  
Comprehensive School ◽  
Technological Education ◽  
North East ◽  
The North ◽  
Vilnius University ◽  
Scientific Practical ◽  
Natural Science Education ◽  
Practical Conference

An annual scientific practical conference “Natural science education in a comprehensive school – 2019” took place in Aukstaitian town Kupiskis. It is known that Kupiskis is a town in the North East of Lithuania, in the eastern edge of Middle Lithuania lowland. The time of the conference is traditional – the second part of April, i.e., from 25th to 27th.. It is worth to remember that a conference “came travelling” from Little Lithuania (Lithuania Minor) to Aukstaitia (Lithuanian Highland) (In 2018, the 24th conference took place in Silutė Martynas Jankus Basic school). Thus, a conference is still “travelling”. On the first conference day, plenary reports and two section works took place. A useful plenary report was made by Eugenija Rudnickaite from Vilnius university. A fossil fuel collection was discussed and presented; some practical tips were given about the application of the collection for natural science education. The second report was made by dr. Agnaldo Arroio. The report was very actual because the actualities of modern media application in education were discussed, also there was a discussion on natural science literacy formation questions. The third report which was made by Vilnius university lecturer dr. Rita Makarskaitė-Petkevičienė, focused on the current natural science questions in primary school. The fourth report, which was made by Latvian university professor Andris Broks, completed the plenary meeting. As always, the professor analysed methodological, systemic natural science education questions. The latter report was focussed on the changes /alteration in nature, society, education and so on. Most of the conference reports were presented in the form of articles and published in the conference proceedings. One can find full texts in the database at: http://oaji.net/journal-archive-stats.html?number=1984&year=2019&issue=14379 Two conference days passed in the blink of an eye. Totally, 66 participants were enrolled in it. The work of the conference went smoothly, therefore it is worthy to thank all the members of the conference organisational committee, and especially the pro-gymnasium administration. Natural science education “journey” continues. The 26th conference will take place on 24th -25th April 2020 in Trakai Vytautas Magnus gymnasium. This gymnasium is the main partner of another conference. So, from Aukstaitia we move to Trakai, a city of Vilnius district, surrounded by lakes. What is more, Trakai is the cultural capital of Lithuania, 2020. Keywords: national conference, science education, science and technological education movement.

scholarly journals Mastery of Pedagogical Content Knowledge for Students of Natural Science Education

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sri Murni Soenarno
Keyword(s):  
Science Education ◽  
Pedagogical Content Knowledge ◽  
Content Knowledge ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Education Program ◽  
Natural Sciences ◽  
Literature Study ◽  
Pedagogical Content ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Natural Science Education

The Law of The Republic of Indonesia number 14 in 2005 concerning Teacher and Lecturer opened opportunities for a fresh graduate of S1/D4 programs to become a teacher. This opportunity is a big challenge for a fresh graduate of Natural Sciences Education Program in competition against a fresh graduate of pure natural sciences program to be a teacher. This study was a literature study and observation. The purpose of this study was to explain how to prepare undergraduate students of Natural Sciences Education Program facing competition to become teachers. The result of this study showed that the mastery of pedagogical content knowledge becomes important for the students of Natural Sciences Education Program to show their advantages in employment competition.

scholarly journals MOVIES IN NATURAL SCIENCE EDUCATION: NEW TRENDS

2011 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 36-43
Author(s):  
Vanessa Mendes Carrera ◽  
Agnaldo Arroio
Keyword(s):  
Science Education ◽  
Key Words ◽  
Natural Science ◽  
Young Generation ◽  
School Practices ◽  
Relevant Role ◽  
Natural Science Education ◽  
Education In Brazil

Media have played a relevant role in society because it is through them that values and concepts of our time are incorporated by teenagers and children. It is important to un-derstand these effects as the young generation is exposed to these media and also how it would be possible to take advantage of this influence to school practices. Focused on this issue, the influence of media, in special movies, how the research in science education had been studies this trend. These work it is an art state which focuses on understands how and what kind of research related with this issue in Natural Science Education in Brazil. For this, we used the full papers presented at the ENPEC- Brazilian Conference on Research in Science Education from 1997 (date of the first meeting) to 2009 (the recently). It is expected that this knowledge will allow evaluating and redirecting these educational researches re-lated to this issue based on our results with the theme cinema and education. Key words: education and media, movies, natural science education, trends.

scholarly journals THE NEW APPROACHES TO NATURAL SCIENCE EDUCATION IN THE 21ST CENTURY

2011 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 4-5
Author(s):  
Liudmila Korozhneva
Keyword(s):  
Science Education ◽  
General Education ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Natural Science ◽  
Methodological Principle ◽  
Federal State ◽  
Systemic Activity ◽  
Educational Standard ◽  
State Educational ◽  
Natural Science Education

Beginning of the 21st century - the time of rapid changes. In 2009-2010 in Russian Education has been approved new federal state educational standards for elementary and general education. The basis of the Standard is a systemic-activity approach. The main need is to develop content and technology of education, determine the ways and means to achieve the level of personal and cognitive development of students. Systemic-activity approach as a methodological principle determines the need to study the content of any school subject as a system. Especially the great importance realization of systemic-activity approach gets into natural science education. Realization of systemic-activity approach, which provides a guaranteed achievement of planned results, is possible in applying various educational tech-nologies in science education. The scientific-methodical journal “Natural Science Education” invites the scientists and teachers to take part in discussion of problems of natural science education. Key words: educational standard, systemic-activity approach, content and technology of education, educational technologies.

scholarly journals NATURAL SCIENCE EDUCATION IN 21 CENTURE: A COMPETENCY-BASED AND INTEGRATIVE APPROACH

2010 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 4-5
Author(s):  
Liudmila Korozhneva
Keyword(s):  
Science Education ◽  
Elementary Education ◽  
Natural Science ◽  
Integrative Approach ◽  
Modern Problem ◽  
Teaching Process ◽  
New Approach ◽  
Interest In Science ◽  
Competency Based ◽  
Natural Science Education

Nowadays we can see the decrease of interest of youth to natural sciences and, accordingly, the low level of natural science knowledge. The modern problem of the theory and the prac-tice of the learning in the schools is the problem of the formation of the competences. The investigators of this problem define various competences. According to the new approach to the content of the natural science education it is necessary to reconsider the process of teaching. One of possible ways is the teaching on the integrative base. The integrated teaching is based on interaction of aim, content, methods, forms and results of the teaching process. The substance of the integrated teaching consists of the necessity to unite the educational subjects of different cycles: natural science, humanitarian and art-aesthetic. It is explained so that in the contents of primary (elementary) education there are different aspects of study of the environment through subjects of a natural science, humanitarian and art – aesthetic cycle. The integrated lesson is a form of realization of the integrated teaching. The teachers of pri-mary schools of Lithuania organize the new form of the integrated teaching. It is the integrat-ed day and integrated week. The journal “Natural Science Education” invites the scientists and teachers to take part in discussion of problems of natural science education. Key words: natural science education, integrative approach, teaching process, interest in science.

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