Example LessonsThe example lessons are designed to help promote learning and application of the 8 science practices. The example lessons span various grades and science topics. The site includes 3 type of example lessons: Text-Based, Video, and Lesson Adaptation case studies. On this page the example lessons are organized by focal science practice, but you can also find them organized by the 3 groupings in the Example Lesson drop down menu.
The example lessons can be used as part of a conference or professional development in which teachers identify the target science practices before examining the commentary on the website. |
Case Studies by Focal Practice
Investigating Practices
Asking Questions
Planning and Carrying Out Investigations
Using Mathematics and Computational Thinking
Sensemaking Practices
Developing and Using Models
Analyzing and Interpreting Data
Constructing Explanations Critiquing Practices Engaging in Argument from Evidence
Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information |
Case Study
Grade 2 Exemplar | Grade 5 Exemplar | Grade 1 Conference |
Grade 2 Video | Grade 3 (I) Video | Grade 4 Video | Grade 5 Video Grade 5 Exemplar | Grade 4 Conference | Grade 6 Conference
Grade 4 (I) Video | Grade 4 (II) Video | Grade 5 Video | Grade 7 (I) Video Grade 7 (II) Video |