The Lesson Adaptation case studies are intended to provide examples of classroom instruction using the science practices. Each case study offers four variations of a lesson to be ordered along the Continuum for a particular science practice. These case studies aim to provide educators with instances of the key levers for each practice on the Continuum and to serve as a resource to adapt current lessons.
You can find a resource on using these adaptations on our teacher learning page.
MS-PS2-3. Ask questions about data to determine the factors that affect the strength of electric and magnetic forces.
Grade 2 - Life Science
2-LS2-2. Develop a simple model that mimics the function of an animal in dispersing seeds or pollinating plants.
Grade 5 - Physical Science
5-PS1-4. Conduct an investigation to determine whether the mixing of two or more substances results in new substances.
Grade 3 - Earth Science
3-ESS2-1. Represent data in tables and graphical displays to describe typical weather conditions expected during a particular season.
Grade 5 - Physical Science
5-PS1-2. Measure and graph quantities to provide evidence that regardless of the type of change that occurs when heating, cooling, or mixing substances, the total weight of matter is conserved.
Grade 8 - Life Science
MS-LS1-5. Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence for how environmental and genetic factors influence the growth of organisms.
Middle School - Earth Science
MS-ESS3-4. Construct an argument supported by evidence for how increases in human population and per-capita consumption of natural resources impact Earth's systems
Grade 1 - Life Science
1-LS1-2. Read texts and use media to determine patterns in behavior of parents and offspring that help offspring survive.
