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Intellectual Curiosity

  • 22-05-2014 11:23am
    #1
    Dave0301
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    As part of a new role of responsibility, I have been tasked with doing a number of assemblies on stimulating intellectual curiosity within the year group.

    Now within my subject that's no problem, but in terms of a more general approach I am drawing blanks. The idea of keeping it topical, and in line with current affairs is one approach. However, it is 11 -12 year olds, so I want to refrain from it being too adult themed or content heavy.

    Just looking to get any tips/ideas people may have used in the past.


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  • #2
    evolving_doors
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    Presume this is primary. Is this like a ten minute speech or can they be active and do group work?

    If its a speech thing then you could check out 'Ted talks' and adapt accordingly


  • #3
    Dave0301
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    Armelodie wrote: »
    Presume this is primary. Is this like a ten minute speech or can they be active and do group work?

    If its a speech thing then you could check out 'Ted talks' and adapt accordingly

    Secondary school Year 7 UK, so the equivalent of 6th class at home. Good idea though, hadn't thought of them.

    Would be to about 80 children, so although not opposed to group work, it could be a bit of a logistical problem!!


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    evolving_doors
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    Dave0301 wrote: »
    Secondary school Year 7 UK, so the equivalent of 6th class at home. Good idea though, hadn't thought of them.

    Would be to about 80 children, so although not opposed to group work, it could be a bit of a logistical problem!!

    What subject area interests you ?


  • #5
    Heydeldel
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    What about the likes of Mythbusters? Testing out the validitiy of popular belief, myths, news stories etc.

    I presume stimulating intellectual curiosity means asking 'why' and 'what if' questions . If so, then some simple philosophy questions/ senarios might be fun -ethical dilemma stuff.

    Also, would some short investigations into everyday objects be fun? The history of the game console, microwave, I'm sure the earlier models were a bit wacky.

    Just a few thoughts!


  • #6
    evolving_doors
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    Heydeldel wrote: »
    What about the likes of Mythbusters? Testing out the validitiy of popular belief, myths, news stories etc.

    I presume stimulating intellectual curiosity means asking 'why' and 'what if' questions . If so, then some simple philosophy questions/ senarios might be fun -ethical dilemma stuff.

    Also, would some short investigations into everyday objects be fun? The history of the game console, microwave, I'm sure the earlier models were a bit wacky.

    Just a few thoughts!

    Speaking of inventions, theres the statistics guy on ted talks who ties the development of the washing machine to the rise in female participation in education...


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