This case shows a teacher facilitating an in-depth class discussion about the …
This case shows a teacher facilitating an in-depth class discussion about the mathematical calculation of energy transfer and students modelling their scientific and mathematical thinking as they effectively communicate with each other to understand the problem.
In this case the teacher is facilitating a discussion about the results …
In this case the teacher is facilitating a discussion about the results of an inquiry investigation involving the chemical element magnesium and students are determining the formula for the magnesium oxide that was produced, evaluating sources of error and determining how errors could affect the result of their investigation.
In this case the teacher is facilitating a discussion on what students …
In this case the teacher is facilitating a discussion on what students know about matter and students are commenting specifically about where a cricket's matter and energy are coming from and going to, while being challenged to support their ideas with evidence.
This case shows a teacher facilitating a discussion about the environmental impacts …
This case shows a teacher facilitating a discussion about the environmental impacts of vegetarian vs omnivore diets and students using peer to peer discussion to constructively participate and actively engage in a conversation about these issues.
In this case the teacher is repeating Galileo's famous 'falling objects' lesson …
In this case the teacher is repeating Galileo's famous 'falling objects' lesson and the students are hypothesizing which balls will hit the floor first and why, rethinking their thoughts and coming to a decision about what they are seeing and why.
This case shows a teacher using a repeated demonstration to engage his …
This case shows a teacher using a repeated demonstration to engage his students in critically thinking about the energy in a system and students discussing and choosing different possibilities about why the demonstration proceeded the way it did, discovering the relationship between energy and conservation of mass.
In this case the teacher is facilitating a guided inquiry investigation on …
In this case the teacher is facilitating a guided inquiry investigation on relating enthalpy to chemical reactions and students are designing and developing their plan, doing the investigation, modifying their procedures as needed, and finally evaluating all their data to synthesize their results.
This case shows a teacher observing her students as they depend on …
This case shows a teacher observing her students as they depend on their prior knowledge to work on a force and motion activity, using scientific procedures to see how far a toy car will go depending on ramp height.
In this case the teacher is helping students understand the benefits and …
In this case the teacher is helping students understand the benefits and drawbacks about recycling and reducing waste as it connects to the depletion of natural resources and students are developing their discussion topics and listening to the explanations and different ideas proposed by other students.
In this case the teacher is presenting a real-life problem to her …
In this case the teacher is presenting a real-life problem to her class prior to having students identify the different physical properties used during a separation lab they have done and students are discussing collaboratively possible solutions to the problem presented by their teacher.
In this case the teacher is facilitating a group discussion on photosynthesis …
In this case the teacher is facilitating a group discussion on photosynthesis and its connection to global warming and students are sharing informational articles they researched about the topic, giving their opinions, ideas, and thoughts as they listen to each other.
In this case the teacher is facilitating a discussion on the pros …
In this case the teacher is facilitating a discussion on the pros and cons of different fuel sources as sustainable energy options now and into the future and students are discussing this topic through the lenses of environment, society, and economics as they present trade-offs of each source to support their statements and beliefs.
This case shows a teacher facilitating a student debate on biotechnology issues …
This case shows a teacher facilitating a student debate on biotechnology issues and students discussing and debating their points of view on current hot topic issues in biotechnology.
This case shows a teacher facilitating a debate about a topic relevant …
This case shows a teacher facilitating a debate about a topic relevant to the students' lives, dams and salmon, and students playing roles of various stakeholders while they discuss the pros and cons of whether or not a dam should be built in a fictional community.
This case shows a teacher setting up his class for a Socratic …
This case shows a teacher setting up his class for a Socratic seminar about local environmental protection regulations regarding water treatment and students effectively debating these regulations through specific "lobbying groups," sharing research, facts, and opinions.
This case shows a teacher facilitating a discussion about cloud seeding and …
This case shows a teacher facilitating a discussion about cloud seeding and students in groups representing specific interests or stakeholders, sharing their viewpoints, and developing opinions based on the input of their peers.
In this case the teacher is facilitating a discussion on the development, …
In this case the teacher is facilitating a discussion on the development, safety, and distribution of genetically modified organisms and students are debating the pros and cons of the use of these GMOs based on scientific articles that highlight both sides of the argument.
This case shows a teacher leading an interesting discussion about fungi and …
This case shows a teacher leading an interesting discussion about fungi and students using their research results to share information about the negative and positive aspects of fungi, respecting and supporting each other even when differing opinions are voiced.
This case shows a teacher facilitating a discussion amongst her students about …
This case shows a teacher facilitating a discussion amongst her students about genetics and students discussing relevant, real-life issues regarding genetics, heredity, and how these issues may affect their lives.
This case shows a teacher expertly facilitating a discussion about electromagnetic waves. …
This case shows a teacher expertly facilitating a discussion about electromagnetic waves. Students effectively use scientific discourse to discuss all aspects of EM radiation, including its uses, properties, and effects on humans, connecting what they have learned in other science disciplines with their knowledge about the electromagnetic spectrum.
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