This unit is designed for seventh grade students. This unit focuses on that impact of CO2 in the Ocean where acidification could have dire implications for life. A series of hands-on activities are…
the 5E Instructional Model to develop a conceptual flow
This strategy provides a way for students to read a text independently with peer interaction and coaching from the teacher.
the 5E Instructional Model to develop a conceptual flow
When planning to introduce a text, teachers can make decisions ahead of time on how to facilitate science vocabulary instruction.
the 5E Instructional Model to develop a conceptual flow
A writing scaffold called the Explanation Tool can help students understand and develop explanations for natural phenomena.
the 5E Instructional Model to develop a conceptual flow
This unit is designed for sixth grade students. The unit covers the carbon cycle, greenhouse effect, the impact of glacial melting, and feedback mechanisms. Students will learn about anthropogenic…
the 5E Instructional Model to develop a conceptual flow
This strategy provides students with a shared experience around a text relevant to the science content about which they are learning.
the 5E Instructional Model to develop a conceptual flow
This worksheet prepares students to compare this historic food web of the Chesapeake Bay to the food web of the present day.
the 5E Instructional Model to develop a conceptual flow
Video profile of Dr. Sujay Kaushal, who studies the ecology of watersheds. Includes discussion questions about scientific practice and science as a human endeavor.
the 5E Instructional Model to develop a conceptual flow
Not all dinosaurs were huge creatures that shook the Earth when they walked. Put two dinosaurs in perspective with this drawing activity.
the 5E Instructional Model to develop a conceptual flow
Are those sharp, pointy dinosaur teeth all the better to eat you with? Or are they designed for tough vegetation? Examine dinosaur teeth as a paleontologist would.
the 5E Instructional Model to develop a conceptual flow
