A: How Science Works

INTRODUCTION

"Before one can discuss the teaching and learning of science, consensus is needed about what science is." - Taking Science to School

HOW SCIENCE WORKS- View video

Science in Action: How Science Works | California Academy of Sciences (5:53)

As you watch the video, consider these questions.

• How do these scientists - and science educators - discuss how science works?
• What ways do scientists use evidence to craft arguments?
• How do scientists reason with evidence?

EXPLORE THESE RESOURCES

View Science Flowchart (interactive version) static version

• Consider how the different parts of the flowchart relates to teaching science in the classroom.

View Appendix F of the NGSS Standards.

• Skim through the Appendix noting the eight scientific practices.
• Consider where each practice could fit in the flowchart.

View Matrix of Crosscutting Concepts. Appendix G of the NGSS Standards has a lot more in-depth information about the Crosscutting Concepts.

• Read the matrix for your grade band.
• Note where each NGSS Crosscutting Concept could fit on the flowchart.

DURING ZOOM SESSION - Discuss this survey as a group (prior to Zoom), but respond individually.

Survey 2.A