{"CACHEDAT":"2026-04-14 04:23:23","SLUG":"ssi-topics-in-across-subjects-1z4hQS5AmS","MARKDOWN":"# **Module Purpose**\n\nParticipants explore how socio-scientific issues (SSI) are addressed across different school subjects.\n\n# Facilitator Guide\n\n## Material\n\n\n:::warning\n- [ ] Mindomo\n\n:::\n\n\n## Preparations\n\n\n## Activity Setup\n\n\n\\\n# **Activity Instructions**\n\n## **1. SSI Topics in Subjects (30 min)**\n\n\n---\n\n*Form small groups of 2–3 participants, ideally covering a broad range of subject areas: Geography, History, Economics, Religious Education / Ethics / Philosophy, Mathematics, Science (Biology / Chemistry), Civics & Global Citizenship Education, First Language, Modern Foreign Language.*\n\n\n---\n\n* Familiarise yourself with the [Mindomo platform](https://www.mindomo.com/mindmap/722721b9fcb847f9ba2e2a49a554f28b). Enter a user name to start.\n* Choose whether to work in the mind-map or outline view.\n* Review the list of SSI topics previously identified by the project.\n* Check your schoolbooks, curricula, and teaching materials for existing or additional relevant topics.\n* For **each identified topic**, add the following details to the mind-map:\n  * Subject in which the topic appears\n  * Grade level at which it is taught (starting from Grade 1)\n* For **any new SSI topics** not yet listed, add:\n  * The topic name\n  * The subject in which it appears\n  * The grade level (starting from Grade 1)\n\n\n---\n\n\n:::tip\n*Explain the goal and task clearly. Demonstrate how to use Mindomo and resolve any questions. Announce the time limit.*\n\n:::\n\n\n---\n\n## **2. SSI Topics across Subjects (5 min)**\n\n* Explore the digital mind-map and upvote topics you believe are important to raise awareness of across subjects.\n* Focus on topics you feel would benefit from short SSI summaries to support teachers.\n\n\n---\n\n\n:::tip\n*Show an example of an SSI summary (e.g. fast fashion). Explain its purpose and value. Demonstrate how to upvote a topic in Mindomo:*\\n*– mind-map view: right click → Text & Link → Comment → Upvote*\\n*– outline view: left click on the bullet point → Comment → Upvote*\n\n:::\n\n\n---\n\n## **3. Favourite SSI Topics (10 min)**\n\n* Select three SSI topics you could see yourself using as authentic contexts in your lesson plan to foster subject-specific competences and meta-scientific literacies.\n* Write each topic on a separate A4 sheet using markers. \n\n\n---\n\n\n:::tip\n*Remind participants that SSI topics serve as connecting threads or real-world contexts in SciLMi lesson planning. They are not learning objectives per se. Clarify the purpose of this step in relation to the upcoming lesson planning. Distribute A4 sheets and markers. Announce the time frame and answer any remaining questions.*\n\n:::\n\n\n---\n\n# **Artefacts**\n\n* Digital mind-map with a list of SSI topics, subject connections, and grade levels.","HTML":"<style>.scilmi-outline-content h1,.scilmi-outline-content h2{font-weight:700}.scilmi-outline-content .badge-scilmi{background:#0d6efd;color:#fff;padding:2px 8px;border-radius:99px;}</style><h1><strong>Module Purpose</strong></h1>\n<p>Participants explore how socio-scientific issues (SSI) are addressed across different school subjects.</p>\n<h1>Facilitator Guide</h1>\n<h2>Material</h2>\n<div class=\"scilmi-callout scilmi-callout-warning\">\n<div class=\"scilmi-callout-title\">Warning</div>\n<div class=\"scilmi-callout-body\"><ul>\n<li class=\"scilmi-task-item\"><input type=\"checkbox\" disabled><span>Mindomo</span></li>\n</ul></div>\n</div>\n<h2>Preparations</h2>\n<h2>Activity Setup</h2>\n<h1><strong>Activity Instructions</strong></h1>\n<h2><strong>1. SSI Topics in Subjects (30 min)</strong></h2>\n<hr>\n<p><em>Form small groups of 2–3 participants, ideally covering a broad range of subject areas: Geography, History, Economics, Religious Education / Ethics / Philosophy, Mathematics, Science (Biology / Chemistry), Civics &amp; Global Citizenship Education, First Language, Modern Foreign Language.</em></p>\n<hr>\n<ul>\n<li>Familiarise yourself with the <a href=\"https://www.mindomo.com/mindmap/722721b9fcb847f9ba2e2a49a554f28b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mindomo platform</a>. Enter a user name to start.</li>\n<li>Choose whether to work in the mind-map or outline view.</li>\n<li>Review the list of SSI topics previously identified by the project.</li>\n<li>Check your schoolbooks, curricula, and teaching materials for existing or additional relevant topics.</li>\n<li>For <strong>each identified topic</strong>, add the following details to the mind-map:</li>\n<li>Subject in which the topic appears</li>\n<li>Grade level at which it is taught (starting from Grade 1)</li>\n<li>For <strong>any new SSI topics</strong> not yet listed, add:</li>\n<li>The topic name</li>\n<li>The subject in which it appears</li>\n<li>The grade level (starting from Grade 1)</li>\n</ul>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"scilmi-callout scilmi-callout-tip\">\n<div class=\"scilmi-callout-title\">Tip</div>\n<div class=\"scilmi-callout-body\"><p><em>Explain the goal and task clearly. Demonstrate how to use Mindomo and resolve any questions. Announce the time limit.</em></p></div>\n</div>\n<hr>\n<h2><strong>2. SSI Topics across Subjects (5 min)</strong></h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Explore the digital mind-map and upvote topics you believe are important to raise awareness of across subjects.</li>\n<li>Focus on topics you feel would benefit from short SSI summaries to support teachers.</li>\n</ul>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"scilmi-callout scilmi-callout-tip\">\n<div class=\"scilmi-callout-title\">Tip</div>\n<div class=\"scilmi-callout-body\"><p><em>Show an example of an SSI summary (e.g. fast fashion). Explain its purpose and value. Demonstrate how to upvote a topic in Mindomo:</em>\\n<em>– mind-map view: right click → Text &amp; Link → Comment → Upvote</em>\\n<em>– outline view: left click on the bullet point → Comment → Upvote</em></p></div>\n</div>\n<hr>\n<h2><strong>3. Favourite SSI Topics (10 min)</strong></h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Select three SSI topics you could see yourself using as authentic contexts in your lesson plan to foster subject-specific competences and meta-scientific literacies.</li>\n<li>Write each topic on a separate A4 sheet using markers.</li>\n</ul>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"scilmi-callout scilmi-callout-tip\">\n<div class=\"scilmi-callout-title\">Tip</div>\n<div class=\"scilmi-callout-body\"><p><em>Remind participants that SSI topics serve as connecting threads or real-world contexts in SciLMi lesson planning. They are not learning objectives per se. Clarify the purpose of this step in relation to the upcoming lesson planning. Distribute A4 sheets and markers. Announce the time frame and answer any remaining questions.</em></p></div>\n</div>\n<hr>\n<h1><strong>Artefacts</strong></h1>\n<ul>\n<li>Digital mind-map with a list of SSI topics, subject connections, and grade levels.</li>\n</ul>","UPDATEDAT":"2026-04-02T09:29:25.948Z","ID":"902197a1-e163-4dea-885a-5e9fb1367a68","TITLE":"SSI Topics in & across Subjects"}