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K’NEX in the Science Classroom

K’NEX in the Science Classroom. Virginia Rhame , NWAESC Science Specialist Shawna Williams, Farmington 4 th Grade Teacher. Introductions Agenda Goals Food for Thought. The 5-E Model. Science and Engineering Practices. Asking questions (science) and defining problems (engineering)

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K’NEX in the Science Classroom

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  1. K’NEX in the Science Classroom Virginia Rhame, NWAESC Science Specialist Shawna Williams, Farmington 4th Grade Teacher

  2. Introductions • Agenda • Goals • Food for Thought

  3. The 5-E Model

  4. Science and Engineering Practices • Asking questions (science) and defining problems (engineering) • Design and using models • Planning and carrying out investigations • Analyzing and interpreting data • Using mathematics and computational thinking • Developing explanations (science) and designing solutions (engineering) • Engaging in argument • Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information

  5. Assessment Curricula Instruction Teacher development K-12 Science Education Achieve Inc., 2011

  6. SEP Sort

  7. Hmm. . .what’s in the box?

  8. A Modified 5-E Lesson • Engage: The 3 Pigs & The Scientific Wolf by Mary Fetzner • Explore: Work in Groups of 2, pick a kit, create a structure • Explain: Show and Tell, id where the simple machines are and how they work • Elaborate: ?? Any ideas?? • Evaluate: ?? Any ideas??

  9. RTB • Reflect: When/how were you doing SEP during building of model? What other skills might use of K’NEX help Ss develop? • Troubleshoot: How can we make sure to Ss get the most out of K’NEX? Where might we run into problems? What do we need to plan for? • Brainstorm (See handout): What other areas might you pull K’NEX into your SLEs?

  10. K’NEX and a Transportation Engineering Problem

  11. Going Further with K’Nex: Creating Design Lesson/Brief (see handout)

  12. K’necting all the Pieces • Website Walk • Reflect • Reconnect to Goals • Please take time to complete our survey. Thanks.

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