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Setting Expectations for Science and Engineering Projects Lesson PlanSetting Expectations for Science and Engineering Projects Lesson Plan
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Bonneville
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2nd - 5th
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Setting Expectations for Science and Engineering Projects

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What is science? Sitting in a whole group discussion, scholars first share their ideas on science and how to conduct investigations. They learn about the steps for scientific inquiry and experimentation. Once finished, individuals then brainstorm hypotheses about how solar modules work in preparation for future lessons.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

discussion skills, group discussions, engineering design, the scientific method, sharing, guided inquiry, classroom community, communication, hypotheses, solar energy

Instructional Ideas

  • Post a set of rules for group discussion on the classroom wall

Classroom Considerations

  • First of seven installments in the Understanding Science and Engineering unit
  • Prior knowledge of the scientific method is beneficial

Pros

  • Includes a list of prompts to encourage discussion
  • Promotes communication between learners

Cons

  • None

Common Core

W.2.8 W.3.7 W.4.7 W.5.9.b

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