Setting Expectations for Science and Engineering Projects

Scientific Method
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Intended Grade Level(s):
2-5
Learning Goal(s):

Establishing guidelines for the unit; students will also have a better understanding of the scientific method.

Unit:
Understanding Science and Engineering Through Solar Power
Lesson Number:
1
Pedagogy & Practice:
Establishing a Culture of Science,
Group Work/Collaboration,
Social-Emotional Learning
NGSS Science and Engineering Practices:
1: Asking Questions and Defining Problems,
6: Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions,
8: Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information
Other Subjects Covered:
ELA: Speaking & Listening,
ELA: Vocabulary Development
Estimated Activity Length:
30 min
Relevant Common Core Standard(s):
2.W.8,
3.W.7,
4.W.7,
5.W.9
Files Associated with this Activity:
PDF icon lesson1-setting-expectations.pdf
Description:

Begin this session by setting some ground rules for science discourse. Explain to students that as we work on this unit, and science in general throughout the year, they will be asked to share their thinking about science concepts.