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NGSS: Asking Questions and Defining Problems Instructional VideoNGSS: Asking Questions and Defining Problems Instructional Video
Publisher
Bozeman Science
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Grade
K - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
8:22
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
10 mins
Instructional Strategy
Direct Instruction
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Internet Access
Year
2013
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Instructional Video

NGSS: Asking Questions and Defining Problems

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The first practice covered in the Next Generation Science Standards is learning to ask questions and define problems. The video focuses on the similarities and differences between science and engineering focusing on this practice. It helps teachers understand how to apply this concept to all science lessons.

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Concepts

education, teaching strategies, asking questions

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Review the difference between scientific questions and nonscientific questions
  • Create a Venn diagram to remember the key differences between science and engineering

Classroom Considerations

  • Directed toward science teachers, though it can apply to others as well
  • Part of a video series that covers the NGSS

Pros

  • Content applies to K-12th grade teachers
  • Explains the progression throughout all grades and levels

Cons

  • None

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