Science and Engineering Practices by Paige Mortenson https://padlet.com/joshmortenson3/k7umoqk7ssft in the Next Generation Science Standards en-us 2017-03-03 02:42:26 UTC 2017-03-04 01:21:50 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Planets.png The Eight Practices of Science and Engineering: joshmortenson3 https://padlet.com/joshmortenson3/k7umoqk7ssft/wish/157524292 1. Asking questions (for science) and defining problems (for engineering).
2. Developing and Using Models.
3. Planning and Carrying Out Investigations.
4. Analyzing and Interpreting Data.
5. Using Mathematics and Computational Thinking.
6. Constructing explanations (for science) and designing solutions (for engineering).
7. Engaging in argument from evidence.
8. Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information.]]> 2017-03-03 02:46:26 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmortenson3/k7umoqk7ssft/wish/157524292 #1 Asking Questions and Defining Problems joshmortenson3 https://padlet.com/joshmortenson3/k7umoqk7ssft/wish/157528169 * Scientific questions are those which the answers lie in explanations supported by empirical evidence.
* Science begins with questions, engineering begins with defining a problem to solve.]]> 2017-03-03 03:26:33 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmortenson3/k7umoqk7ssft/wish/157528169 #2 Developing and Using Models joshmortenson3 https://padlet.com/joshmortenson3/k7umoqk7ssft/wish/157529872 * Modeling can begin in the earliest grades.
* Models include diagrams,  physical replicas, mathematical representations, and computer simulations.]]> 2017-03-03 03:47:15 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmortenson3/k7umoqk7ssft/wish/157529872 #3 Planning and Carrying Out Investigations joshmortenson3 https://padlet.com/joshmortenson3/k7umoqk7ssft/wish/157530972 * At all levels, students should engage in investigations that range in structured investigations by the teacher, to investigations explored on their own.
* Scientific investigations can be done to describe a phenomenon, test a theory, or model how the world works.
* Whether students are doing science or engineering, they should always state the purpose of their investigation, predict outcomes, and plan their course of action.]]> 2017-03-03 04:03:39 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmortenson3/k7umoqk7ssft/wish/157530972 #4 Analyzing and Interpreting Data joshmortenson3 https://padlet.com/joshmortenson3/k7umoqk7ssft/wish/157531939 * Scientists organize and interpret data through tabulating, graphing, or statistical analysis.
* Students are expected to expand their abilities in interpreting data so that they can bring out its meaning, relevance, and use it as evidence.]]> 2017-03-03 04:16:21 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmortenson3/k7umoqk7ssft/wish/157531939 #5 Using Mathematics and Computational Thinking joshmortenson3 https://padlet.com/joshmortenson3/k7umoqk7ssft/wish/157533162 * Students are expected to use mathematics to represent physical variables and their relationships, and to make quantitative predictions.
* Computers and digital tools can enhance mathematic and computational thinking.
* Students should engage in computational thinking through organizing and searching data, creating sequences of steps called algorithms, and developing new simulations of natural and designed systems.
* Mathematics is the key to understanding science! I must be used in the classroom! ]]> 2017-03-03 04:32:54 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmortenson3/k7umoqk7ssft/wish/157533162 #6 Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions joshmortenson3 https://padlet.com/joshmortenson3/k7umoqk7ssft/wish/157533202 * The goal of science is to construct explanations for the causes of phenomena.
* Designing solutions is a process that includes defining a problem, then generating, testing, and improving solutions.
* Ask students to demonstrate their understanding by developing their own explanations.]]> 2017-03-03 04:33:24 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmortenson3/k7umoqk7ssft/wish/157533202 #7 Engaging in Argument From Evidence joshmortenson3 https://padlet.com/joshmortenson3/k7umoqk7ssft/wish/157533276 * Students should practice arguing the explanations they construct and defending their interpretations.
* In science, evidence-based reasoning and arguing are essential in identifying explanations for phenomena.
* Reasoning and arguing helps students learn about the scientific culture.]]> 2017-03-03 04:34:22 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmortenson3/k7umoqk7ssft/wish/157533276 #8 Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information joshmortenson3 https://padlet.com/joshmortenson3/k7umoqk7ssft/wish/157533315 * Every science and engineering lesson is, in part, a language lesson.
* Being able to read, interpret, and produce scientific and technical text are fundamental practices of science and engineering.
* Students will practice communicating clearly and persuasively.
* Students will practice evaluating the validity of scientific claims.]]> 2017-03-03 04:34:49 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmortenson3/k7umoqk7ssft/wish/157533315 All information obtained from Appendix F - Science and Engineering Practices in the NGSS joshmortenson3 https://padlet.com/joshmortenson3/k7umoqk7ssft/wish/157755104 2017-03-04 01:20:31 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmortenson3/k7umoqk7ssft/wish/157755104