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NGSS: Developing and Using Models Instructional VideoNGSS: Developing and Using Models Instructional Video
Publisher
Bozeman Science
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Grade
K - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
8:21
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
10 mins
Instructional Strategy
Direct Instruction
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Video
Internet Access
Year
2013
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Instructional Video

NGSS: Developing and Using Models

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The Next Generation Science Standards list Developing and Using Models as the second science and engineering practice. The video explains conceptual models and the expectations for K-12th grade scholars. It highlights the progression of content through examples.

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Concepts

education, teaching strategies, model making

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Verify if current lesson plans require pupils to both develop and use models
  • Identify where in the progression your students are and where they should be for this topic

Classroom Considerations

  • This standard also applies to math, language, and social studies, and the video benefits all teachers

Pros

  • Provides closed captioning for ease of note taking
  • Includes links and ideas for online model making

Cons

  • None

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