Mini Lessons
Mini-Lessons on The Wonder of Science provide clear and structured instruction on how science is done through its practices and how scientific thinking is organized through its concepts. Each lesson includes a video, thinking slides, and concrete manipulatives to help teachers guide students. These resources emphasize the importance of explicit instruction in both scientific practices and systems of thinking.
Science and Engineering Practices
Asking Questions (for science)
Defining Problems (for engineering)
Developing & Using Models
Planning & Carrying Out Investigations
Analyzing & Interpreting Data
Mathematics & Computational Thinking
Construct Explanations (for science)
Designing Solutions (for engineering)
Engaging in Argument from Evidence
Obtain, Evaluate, Communicate Information
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