Epidemic Unit

Lesson 1 - Why Model

One 60-minute period

Slides 2–18

IEFs:

Students display prior knowledge on how models are used and model construction

Develop shared criteria for good models

Understand scientists have shared criteria for communicating scientific information, and that they rely on peer feedback to construct reliable claims.

Overview of Lesson

💡Explanation of Eliciting Student Ideas here.
🔍Explanation of Orienting to Discipline here
🔬Explanation of orienting to epistemic practices here.

  • Define a scientific model

  • Develop shared criteria for good models that can be used throughout the year

  • Utilize scientific discourse to communicate information

Key Takeaways

  • Students are introduced to the concept of modeling through several example images (10 minutes)

  • Students work in groups to observe and experiment with pullback car to develop model that explains how it functions (15 minutes)

  • Students share out developed models and provide feedback to peers (15 minutes)

  • Class develops shared list of good model criteria (15 minutes)

  • HW: Students utilize evidence to determine the most accurate model and rank evidence to begin thinking about criteria for good practices (Lesson 2)

What We Do and Figure Out

Teaching Resources

Lesson 2 - Reliable Strategies  >

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Lesson 1 - Why Model

One 60-minute period

Slides 2–18

IEFs:

Students display prior knowledge on how models are used and model construction

Develop shared criteria for good models

Understand scientists have shared criteria for communicating scientific information, and that they rely on peer feedback to construct reliable claims.

Overview of Lesson

💡Explanation of Eliciting Student Ideas here.
🔍Explanation of Orienting to Discipline here
🔬Explanation of orienting to epistemic practices here.

  • Define a scientific model

  • Develop shared criteria for good models that can be used throughout the year

  • Utilize scientific discourse to communicate information

Key Takeaways

  • Students are introduced to the concept of modeling through several example images (10 minutes)

  • Students work in groups to observe and experiment with pullback car to develop model that explains how it functions (15 minutes)

  • Students share out developed models and provide feedback to peers (15 minutes)

  • Class develops shared list of good model criteria (15 minutes)

  • HW: Students utilize evidence to determine the most accurate model and rank evidence to begin thinking about criteria for good practices (Lesson 2)

What We Do and Figure Out

Teaching Resources

Lesson 2 - Reliable Strategies  >

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