This document outlines a science through English project at a Spanish school. It discusses using project work and cooperative work to teach science content like the human body, solar system, and plant and animal reproduction to 6th and 5th grade students. Lessons would be taught once a week and focus on integrating language learning, encouraging independence, and catering to different abilities through flexible group work.

1. SCIENCE THROUGH ENGLISH
School Pins del Vallès
Teacher: Antonio Orihuela
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE SCHOOL:
PUPILS TYPOLOGY
MEANS
ENGLISH IN THE SCHOOL

2. Science
Through
English
OUR PROJECT
HOW?
(methodology)
Project work
Cooperative work
WHEN?
(timetable)
→ 6è one session a
week (Curs 2010-11)
→ 5è one session a
week (Curs 2013-14)
WHAT?
(contents)
5é:
The human body
The solar system
6é:
Plants reproduction
Animals reproduction
Energy and machines

3. WHY PROJECT WORK?

4. 1.- It is an integrated unit of work

5. 2.- It educates the whole child

6. 3.- It integrates language learning
and skills

7. 4.- It encourages learner independence

8. 5.-It caters for mixed-ability classes

9. 6.- A project allows flexibility within the
curriculum
SOURCE: Project with young learners by Phillips,D., Burwood, S., & Dunford H.

10. WHY COLLABORATIVE WORK?

11. 1.- It Promotes interaction among
the students

12. 2.- It develops a higher level thinking, oral
communication, self-management and
leadership skills

13. 3.- It increases student retention,
self esteem and responsibility

14. 4.- It develops social skills

15. 5.- It requires working together
toward a common goal