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NGSS PHENOMENA
NGSS PHENOMENA
Scientific phenomena are occurrences in the natural and human-built world that can be observed and which cause one to wonder and ask questions.
Students explain phenomena by developing and applying the Disciplinary Core Ideas (DCIs) and Crosscutting Concepts (CCCs) through use of the Science and Engineering Practices (SEPs).
PHENOMENA DO NOT NEED TO BE PHENOMENAL TO BE ACADEMICALLY PRODUCTIVE!!
PHENOMENA DO NOT NEED TO BE PHENOMENAL TO BE ACADEMICALLY PRODUCTIVE!!
Students should be able to dig deep into the phenomenon to uncover some ideas that are core to science. Phenomena are commonly thought to be the "ewwwww, weird, oh man!!" kinds of traditional science demos which (while still really fun for teachers & students) are not always academically productive. Phenomena should drive units and keep students working to "figure out" rather than "learning about."
ANCHOR PHENOMENA
ANCHOR PHENOMENA
An anchoring phenomenon is the focus of an instructional unit and connects student learning across multiple weeks of instruction. LEARN MORE
INVESTIGATIVE PHENOMENA
INVESTIGATIVE PHENOMENA
Investigative phenomena are used in instructional sequences to provide students personal experience with observable events. LEARN MORE
Criteria for selecting phenomena - click here!
Criteria for selecting phenomena - click here!
Resources for phenomena ideas
Resources for phenomena ideas
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