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Science: A Work in Progress Instructional VideoScience: A Work in Progress Instructional Video
Publisher
Smithsonian Institution
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Grade
K - Higher Ed
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
10:27
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For Teacher Use
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Instructional Strategy
Direct Instruction
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Year
2015
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Science: A Work in Progress

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Science is best taught by connecting concepts rather than isolating topics. Using classroom examples, a video lesson highlights the importance of showing the interconnection of science concepts. The instruction includes strategies to incorporate when teaching the scientific method.

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Concepts

teaching strategies, professional learning community, the scientific method

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Combine with additional videos from the series to create a playlist of PD for in-service meetings
  • After viewing the video, lead a discussion with colleagues sharing specific examples from classroom experiences

Classroom Considerations

  • Geared toward science instruction but applicable for all content areas

Pros

  • Offers several platforms for viewing the video
  • Includes questions to consider prior to viewing the lesson to focus learning

Cons

  • None

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