Modeling in NGSS

9-12 Breakout

What is really changing in science?

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Do we throw out everything we have always done?

9-12 Example

Lesson Plan Arc - Modeling

Initial Ideas

Initial Models

Computer Simulations

Steam Match

Model Revision

Temp of boiling water

Temp of Ice Water

Instant Freeze

Research

Making Models Public

Individual Work

Class Work

Lab Work

First Attempt

This model is created as time goes on in this unit.

Peer Review

How do we plan a model lesson/unit?

Nuclear

STEP ONE

Engaging phenomenon

The Radioactive Boy Scout

STEP 2 Need to Know??

So we need to make a few decisions here...

Need to know:

Alpha, Beta, Gamma drawing

Nuclear Equations

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Q: What does radiation do to you?

1. What is radiation? Are there different types?
2. How does radiation hurt you?
3. How can you detect radiation?
4. What things are radioactive?
5. Is nuclear power safe?

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You can brainstorm other questions to add - QFT model.

Dosage Charts (thanks to: Wendy Ward Hoffer)

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9-12 Example

Lesson Plan Arc - Modeling

Initial Ideas

Initial Models

TED ED - effects

Model Revision

Lecture/Worksheet Equations

Average Dose

Making Models Public

Individual Work

Class Work

Lab Work

Alpha Beta and Gamma

Drawings - Research

Energy Debate

STEPS to developing models...

1. Standard(s) based on the phenomenon chosen
2. Add a focus question(s)
3. Description of model you want to use (graph, simulation, drawing etc…)
4. Objective of learning
5. Lessons chosen

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Thanks!