KWL
What do I know? | What do I wonder? | What did I learn? |
I know… | I wonder... | I learned... |
How do I know this? | Why does this matter? | |
The evidence that supports this is… We know this because… | This matters because… This is connected/related to... | |
^ Extension Question ^ | ^ Extension Question ^ | |
Rephrase
Science Definition | In my own words… |
Illustration/Diagram | Explain/Teach |
Frayer Model
Formal Definition or Reading Passage Definition or In My Own Words | Illustration or graph/diagram or cartoon | ||
KEYWORD/CONCEPT | |||
or Missing Data or Non-Example Example | Or Affects/Effects Connections | ||
Anticipation Guide
Statement | What I Think | What Text Says | Evidence From Text or Video |
True / False | True / False | ||
True / False | True / False |
Complete the _____.
...missing parts of a:
- Model
- Diagram
- Sequence
- Cause & effect
- Sentence/paragraph
- Storyboard
Windmills
- Write or Respond
- Rotate Sheet
- Respond or Comment
- Cut and fold
- Write summary over each wing of the windmill.
Gallery Walk
KWL Handouts for sets where {all numbers are different} or {major trends or groups exist}. Ss respond with post-it notes, padlet comments, or discussion boards.
Lines of Argument
1. T explains aim is to surface different explanations.
2. T displays reductionist statement.
3. Ss respond by:
- vote or
- move to places in room (Agree/Disagree) or
- group with teacher for clarity/reminder of what concept means.
4. For more complex statements, Ss also respond by
- Grouping according to viewpoint; requires some mingling
- Elect a spokesperson to present a viewpoint
- Every spokesperson tries to convince the others of their viewpoint
- Ss can move if convinced
- Repeat as meaningful
Compare/Sort
Good for summary, review, or comparing different concepts. Useful for ranking, sequencing, pH, relatedness of organisms, distance, change over time, and analogies.
Concept Map
See https://www.biologycorner.com/worksheets/conceptmap-life.html
Science In Our Lives
Main Topic: Sample Text | ||
Who were the researchers? | What did they think...after the 1st study? | Based on what evidence? |
Whom does this news affect? | What did they think...after the 2nd study? | Based on what evidence? |
What could the researchers try next? | Extension A | |
What do you think? | Extension B | |
Analyze A Graph
Define or Label | • x-axis • y-axis • units • range • title • mean • confidence interval • mode • median • |
Connect | • relationships • cause & effect • type of change • patterns • trends • current topics • |
Assess | • meaningful? • useful? • significant? • predict? • suggest? • |