Modeling Phenomena

Practice Slides: docs.google.com/presentation/...
The Wonder of Science: thewonderofscience.com/mlsep22
Student Worksheet: drive.google.com/file/d/1h2sk...
Developing and Using Models - Level 2 - Modeling Phenomena
In this video Paul Andersen shows you how to develop and use models in a mini-lesson on modeling phenomena. Two examples are included in the video and two additional examples are included in the linked thinking slides.
TERMS
Components - a part of a larger whole
Description - a given account in words
Develop - to build or create
Model - a simplified representation of a system
Phenomenon - observable events in the natural world (require explanations)
Prediction - to say that an event will happen in the future
Relationship - interconnection between parts of a system
This progression is based on the Science and Engineering Practices elements from the NRC document A Framework for K-12 Science Education. “Develop a model to describe a phenomena.”
Source: www.nextgenscience.org/