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Developing an Investigation Lesson PlanDeveloping an Investigation Lesson Plan
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9th - 12th
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Developing an Investigation

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This Developing an Investigation lesson plan also includes:
  • Student Text: Solar Wind
  • Model Student Activity: A Closer Look at Solar Wind Speeds
  • Science and Mathematics Module—Data Analysis and Generalizations
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Watch as your class makes the transition from pupils to researchers! A well-designed lesson plan has scholars pick a solar wind characteristic to research. They then collect and analyze official data from the LANL website. This is the third lesson plan in a series of five.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

data analysis, conducting investigations, data collection, data organization, solar wind

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Record new vocabulary in a graphic organizer such as a Frayer model

Classroom Considerations

  • Requires individual access to the Internet
  • Expects an understanding of the characteristics of solar winds

Pros

  • Includes links to important background information for both teachers and students
  • Provides handouts to guide learners through the activity

Cons

  • None

Common Core

HSS-IC.B.4

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