Explanation from Evidence
Teaching and Learning Methods
Making Explanations from Evidence
Evidence-and-Explanations-in-Science.pdfQuestions to ask when doing the Nature Scene Investigation activity to encourage explanations from evidence
NSI-Instructor-Questions-Resource-Page-2.pdfBEETLES Discussion Strategies: Constructing Explanations and Engaging in Argumentation
Links for more Resources
The Argumentation Toolkit is a collection of resources designed to help teachers understand and teach scientific argumentation.
Explore Teaching and Learning Methods
Aligning instruction with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
Teaching the way students learn, using the Learning Cycle
Asking the right QUESTIONS to encourage interest, exploration, concept formation, application, and reflection
Facilitating productive DISCUSSION where students can explore their observations and questions, hash out their ideas with peers, and learn to make arguments from evidence
JOURNALING with students for deeper observations, application, and reflection of learning
Using positive MANAGEMENT methods to keep groups engaged