Pictures for Talk
Animals, Biodiversity & Habitats, Evolution & Inheritance, Forces, Plants, Properties & Uses of Materials
Cross-curricular, Science Enquiry, Scientific Literacy, Topical Science
5-7, 7-9, 9-12
A collection ‘Pictures for Talk’ previously featured in PSTT’s Why&How magazine.
A picture can be a very good stimulus for children to engage in effective talk in science. Using pictures is an inclusive approach which facilitates high levels of participation. Pictures can also be used as a starting point for inquiry. The discussions the children have will generate questions that they want to investigate.
Pictures for talk in science activities are designed to be very open ended and usable with any age of children. The activities can be done as a quick ten minute starter, or extended into a longer and more in-depth lesson. This pack is a collation of the Pictures for Talk featured in our Why&How? Newsletter, issues 1-11.
Booklet
What are the benefits of using Pictures for Talk?
Asking the children carefully chosen questions about a picture will support them with learning to:
- construct explanations and link their ideas with evidence
- make confident challenges to the ideas of others
- explore scientific terminology and use it with genuine understanding
Pictures for talk
Evolution & Inheritance
Fossil Evidence
Cross-curricular, Science Enquiry, Scientific Literacy, Topical Science | 5-7, 7-9, 9-12
Forces
Drawing with Many Objects
Cross-curricular, Science Enquiry, Scientific Literacy, Topical Science | 5-7, 7-9, 9-12
Animals
Robot
Cross-curricular, Science Enquiry, Scientific Literacy, Topical Science | 5-7, 7-9, 9-12
Plants
Tree Inside a House
Cross-curricular, Science Enquiry, Scientific Literacy, Topical Science | 5-7, 7-9, 9-12
Animals
Type of Jelly Fish
Cross-curricular, Science Enquiry, Scientific Literacy, Topical Science | 5-7, 7-9, 9-12
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PSTT advises teachers to refer to either the CLEAPSS website or SSERC website for up to date health and safety information when planning practical activities for children.
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