Another K-12 Framework Article

In this article, another installment that the NSTA Journals are including monthly (starting back in December 2011), "scientific practice #2—developing, evaluating, and revising scientific mo... See More

In this article, another installment that the NSTA Journals are including monthly (starting back in December 2011), "scientific practice #2—developing, evaluating, and revising scientific models to explain and predict phenomena—and what it means for classroom teaching", is discussed. It states that perhaps the biggest change that the modeling practice brings to classroom teaching is "the expectation for students to construct and revise models based on new evidence to predict and explain phenomena and to test solutions to various design problems in the context of learning and using core ideas." To illustrate what the Framework is stating, the article provides a discussion, then a pictorial example of each revision and how it progresses and changes with the introduction and integration of new evidence. This is a very helpful, visual way to understand the greater depth of understanding that the Framework is asking from the student. This succession of articles each month in the NSTA Journals is providing a nice bridge for the teachers in the classroom. I fully recommend reading each article as presented, each month, to help clarify the implications of using the K-12 Framework in future teaching practices.

Another essential guide for the Framework

This article is the fourth in the series of articles written for all NSTA journals that help us understand the new Framework better. As were the other articles this is another must-read for... See More

This article is the fourth in the series of articles written for all NSTA journals that help us understand the new Framework better. As were the other articles this is another must-read for anyone trying to get a step ahead of the Next Gen Science Standards.

Models are Effective

According to the new Framework "multiple models might explain a phenomena and that students should improve models to fit new evidence." The article demonstrates this effectively. It also s... See More

According to the new Framework "multiple models might explain a phenomena and that students should improve models to fit new evidence." The article demonstrates this effectively. It also states that science is an “effective method of inquiry” in all subject areas.

Constructing and Revising Models

Constructing and revising models as a method of teaching and engaging students in science is an effective strategy. It would greatly benefit educators and students if these practices were b... See More

Constructing and revising models as a method of teaching and engaging students in science is an effective strategy. It would greatly benefit educators and students if these practices were begun even before the next generation science standards are adopted. Students are more apt to listen to any explanations I have after they have created a model of their own design. Any misconceptions can then be cleared up and the students' designs can be revised. This was an interesting article regarding an interesting topic. I would definitely recommend this to my fellow grade 5 science colleagues.