Teaching and Learning Science Informational Webinar February 2012 1.
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4. Mineral nutrients were added to the water in which the bean plants were grown. What is one reason plants need mineral nutrients? o A. Plants need mineral nutrients to eliminate energy. o B. Plants use the mineral nutrients as a source of energy. o C. Plants use the mineral nutrients in the process of making food. o D. Plants need mineral nutrients to take the place of carbon dioxide.
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Lessons Learned:Many students think soil is the major source of matter and/ or energy for a plant.
2008 Where did that plant come from?
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Content
Construct Understanding
Sense Making Classroom Environment
Elements of Effective Science Instruction
“ Big Ideas”
Standards
dards
Student Discourse
Meta-Cognition
Reflection
Evidence & Explanations
Preconceptions
Engagement
Culture
Opportunity
Motivation
Beliefs
Learning Progressions
dards
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Making Sense of Energy & Matter in Living Systems
Might students assume that there is “no energy” in dead leaves?
How to make sense: What did I think before? What new information did I gain?
Has my thinking changed? 15