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