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Case Study: Middle School Video


Focal Science Practices:
  • Asking questions
  • Developing and using models
  • Planning and carrying out investigations
  • Analyzing and interpreting data
  • Using mathematical and computational thinking
  • Constructing explanations
  • Engaging in argument from evidence
  • Obtaining, evaluating and communicating information

Related NGSS Performance Expectations: 

MS-LS2-3: Develop a model to describe the cycling of matter and flow of energy among living and nonliving parts of an ecosystem.
Video:

For our purposes, we focus on the first 10 minutes of this video. 
This video is part of a Legacy Series produced by Tools for Ambitious Science Teaching. More information about this video, as well as their other resources, can be found here. 
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  • Instructional Leadership
    • Observation
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    • Teacher Learning
  • Science Practices
    • Diagram
    • Definitions
    • Continuum
    • Readings & Resources
    • FAQ
  • Example Lessons
    • Text-Based
    • Video
    • Lesson Adaptation
  • Tools
    • Supervision Tools
    • Instruction Tools
    • PD Tools
  • About
    • Project Team