Communicating in science

In this activity, students look at SMS text language to gain a deeper understanding of communicating in science.

By the end of this activity, students should be able to:

• write messages using SMS text language
• explain the usefulness of SMS text language in communication via mobile devices
• explain the similarities between SMS text language and the specialised vocabulary, numeric and symbolic systems and conventions of science communication.

By words the mind is winged.

Aristophanes

Download the Word file (see link below) for:

• introduction/background notes
• what you need
• what to do
• extension ideas.