3D Lesson Design
Finding a Phenomenon:
Finding a Phenomenon:
- Phenomenon Blog from thewonderofscience.com (Paul Andersen)
- K-5 Aggregated List from multiple sources (shared by Paul Andersen)
- #ProjectPhenomena - searchable database, constantly adding contributions
- Phenomena for NGSS - lots of examples, plus the "how" and "why" behind choosing one
Performance Expectations:
Performance Expectations:
PE's, often referred to as "the Standards" incorporate all 3 dimensions.
- 2-sided Performance Expectation Cards (from Bozeman Science)
- Elementary (grades pK-5)
- Middle (grades 6-8)
- High (grades 9-12)
- NGSS Evidence Statements - what are the observable features of student performance?
The Three Dimensions of NGSS:
The Three Dimensions of NGSS:
Science and Engineering Practices
Science and Engineering Practices
SEP's: these are always BLUE in the standards
- 2-sided SEP / CCC Poster Cards with Question Prompts (from Bozeman Science)
Disciplinary Core Ideas
Disciplinary Core Ideas
DCI's, or "the Content": these are always ORANGE in the standards
- DCI Matrix - Check out all the DCI's for your grade level (from Bozeman Science)
- Search the NGSS Standards by DCI (searchable by Grade Level)
Crosscutting Concepts
Crosscutting Concepts
CCC's or 3C's: these are always GREEN in the standards
- Graphic Organizer Tools to Support the CCC's (printable 11x17)
- Crosscutting Concepts Guiding Questions (for use by teachers or students)
- 2-sided SEP / CCC Poster Cards with Question Prompts (from Bozeman Science)
From Phenomenon to 3D Lesson:
From Phenomenon to 3D Lesson:
Paul Andersen's Scientific Inquiry Cycle brings teachers from choosing an interesting phenomenon to driving student engagement with all three dimensions of the lesson. Head to the Wonder of Science website's "Teaching" section to see in detail all five steps of the process for writing an inquiry lesson.
Evaluating Lessons
Evaluating Lessons
Evaluate NYSSLS/NGSS lessons in development by using this Lesson Screener fillable PDF form.