Science and Engineering Practices 1-2

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Note from the author:

This is the first in a series of 3 formatives aimed at explaining/introducing the NGSS Science and Engineering Practices to students. The goal is to make students aware of what they are, when they are using them in class and why. Once students have gone through the series, and to promote metacognition, I have them write a weekly reflection where they identify the practice that helped them most in our class that particular week.

Science and Engineering Practices 1-2

Science and Engineering Practices 1-2

S&EP 1: Asking questions

Choose one of the non-testable questions and explain why it cannot be tested. Then transform it into a testable question.

S&EP 2: Develping Models

A scientific model can represent objects AND processes.

A model can represent how muscles move.

Select all the benefits of using scientific models

What would be the benefit of building a model of the solar system?

Which of the following can be used as scientific models?

What are some of the limitations of using models in science?

S&EP 1: Asking questions

Choose one of the non-testable questions and explain why it cannot be tested. Then transform it into a testable question.

S&EP 2: Develping Models

A scientific model can represent objects AND processes.

A model can represent how muscles move.

Select all the benefits of using scientific models

What would be the benefit of building a model of the solar system?

Which of the following can be used as scientific models?

What are some of the limitations of using models in science?