Read: Chapter 2 “Framework for Constructing Scientific Explanations”
Watch: Video clip 2.1
Reflect: Post your response to the two-part prompt below by Monday morning.
Interact: On Monday, read your colleagues' reflections and respond to at least one other post by sharing a comment, insight, or interesting possibility by next Thursday.
Part 1: Look at Table 2.3. What variation of the framework would could best be used in your classroom and why? How do you think the variation you will use will change over the course of the school year?
Part 2: After watching the video of Ms. Nelson’s classroom again, how would your introduction be similar and different from how Ms. Nelson introduced the framework to her 7th grade students?
Interact: On Monday, read your colleagues' reflections and respond to at least one other post by sharing a comment, insight, or interesting possibility by next Thursday.