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Connecting Models and Critical Questions Lesson PlanConnecting Models and Critical Questions Lesson Plan
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9th - 12th
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Connecting Models and Critical Questions

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Scholars use data to analyze and determine which sets of information need to be counted. They create a model to explain differences among chemical elements using graphs to prove concept mastery.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

the periodic table, elements, chemical elements

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Carefully consider the assigned groups to keep everyone on equal footing

Classroom Considerations

  • Assessment starts with group work, then moves to individual analysis
  • Relies on prior knowledge from each of the previous lesson in the series

Pros

  • Uses an applied assessment method
  • Provides multiple ways to solve and assess each question

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RST.9-10.3 RST.11-12.3

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