The Chalkwell Mystery - MGS Science Transition March 23, 2007
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The Chalkwell mystery is the name of the science transition project produced by Musselburgh Grammar science department.
The project entails P7’s from our feeder primaries getting to solve a mystery through forensic science.
Before visiting school pupils watch a short film starring 1st year pupils who themselves solved the mystery last year.
On their visit to the science department the pupils carry out various scientific experiments to determine who carried out the ghastly deed.
Previously, the film had been placed on to a DVD and a copy sent to each of the feeder primaries. This year I suggested it may be an idea to use social media and place the clip on google video so that each of the primaries could view it that way. This was somehow interpreted as “yes I will film it, edit it and upload it to google video”. Not that i minded, it was great fun.
The excellent script and direction were provided by Ms Moore of our English department and the whole project was overseen by Mrs Goodbrand our head of science.
After filming yesterday, I edited and added the titles last night then uploaded it onto google this morning. You can see a couple of the screenshots on this page.
As its East Lothian policy to have parents/guardians permission before posting images on the internet, until all the slips have been returned the Chalkwell mystery will remain private and unlisted by google.
The permissions forms for East Lothian are available from the edubuzz website by clicking HERE
Many thanks to all who took part especially the actors who played their parts splendidly.
As soon as its ready for release I’ll post a link so that you too can have the opportunity to see what happens in the Chalkwell mystery.
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Once it’s “public public” we’ll have one of the best examples I’ve seen of how schools can “go viral”. The video has a mystery element, “if you watch it you’ll find out how” appeal. It’ll be required viewing of any kids coming to the Grammar. The Science dept should benefit greatly from the cool factor this brings. What they must do now is capitalise on things in S2/S3 so that when option time comes around they’ve got an interactive way of kids to find out which science would suit them best. Nice one, Brian.
A curriculum for excellence in action.
And a sucessful demonstration of how ICT, and Drama can be used in Science. That would make the inspectors happy.
Its a good idea. We run a similar workshop using biorad fingerprinting and forensic kits. the crime is always presented in a text format. May be more stimulating to use video.