Modeling in Your Science Curriculum

PISA2 Cohort 3 PD10/3/13

Brian Blackmore

Is Modeling Important in the Standards?

• NJCCCS5.1 Science Practices5.2 Physical Science (Physics & Chemistry)5.3 Life Science5.4 Earth Science

Is Modeling Important in the Standards?

• NGSS(Next Generation Science Standards)– Science & Engineering Practice 2: Developing and Using Models– Crosscutting Concept 4: Systems and System Models– Disciplinary Core Ideas (DCIs) and Grade Performance Expectations

• PS1: Matter and Its Interactions• PS2: Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions• PS3: Energy• PS4: Waves and Their Applications in Technologies for Information Transfer• LS1: From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes• LS2: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics Relationships in Ecosystems• LS3: Heredity: Inheritance and Variation of Traits• LS4: Biological Evolution: Unity and Diversity• ESS1: Earth’s Place in the Universe• ESS2: Earth’s Systems• ESS3: Earth and Human Activity

What is Modeling?

• http://www.projectsharetexas.org/resource/review-types-advantages-and-limitations-scientific-models-ontrack-biology-module-0-lesson

Model “Pros & Cons”

• http://www.projectsharetexas.org/resource/review-types-advantages-and-limitations-scientific-models-ontrack-biology-module-0-lesson

Model of the Water Cycle

• naive

Refine the model

Brainstorm More classic models

Your Curriculum Assignment

• Grade Groups 3-5; 6-8• Find a place in your district curriculum (Physical,

Life, Earth Science) you can infuse with Modeling• Develop a physical, conceptual(poster), or

mathematical(formula, data table) model for a unit or lesson appropriate for your grade level and write down your model plan. Include how your model might become more advanced for student or grade cognitive level.