Science Workshop

Science Workshop Materials

Phenomenon

A phenomenon is simply an observable event.  In the science classroom a carefully chosen phenomenon can drive student inquiry.  Phenomena add relevance to the science classroom showing students science in their own world.  A good phenomenon is observable, interesting, complex, and aligned to the appropriate standard.

 

The Wonder of Science

Phenomena for NGSS

 

Science and Engineering Practices (SEP)

VDOE SEP Progression

 

Graphic organizers – SEPs (Wonder of Science)

Asking Questions – Google Draw

Developing and Using Models – Google Draw

Planning and Carrying Out Investigations – Google Draw

Analyzing & Interpreting Data – Google Draw

Using Mathematics & Computational Thinking – Google Draw

Constructing Explanations – Google Draw

Engaging in Argument from Evidence – Google Draw

 

Discourse Strategies – Student Ideas

Discourse Strategies and Scaffolds

Productive Discussions/Talk Moves

STEM Teaching Tools

 

Graphic organizers – Concepts (Wonder of Science)

Cause and Effect – Google Draw

Cause and Effect (version 2) Google Draw

Patterns – Google Draw

Systems and System Models – Google Draw or PDF

Structure and Function – Google Draw or PDF

Structure and Environment – Google Draw or PDF

Energy and Matter – Google Draw or PDF

Scale, Proportion, and Quantity – Google Draw or PDF

Stability and Change – Google Draw or PDF

 

Tasks

Stanford

PALS

 

Science and Literacy

CTLG Science Strategies and Scaffolds for Life Ready Literacy