A ClimeTime PD offering from CRESD 113: Argument-Driven Inquiry for MS and HS Teachers

Argument-Driven Inquiry for Middle and High School Teachers

Description:

Teachers can use the Argument-Driven instructional approach to provide students with authentic and educative lab activities that will enable them to learn the core ideas, crosscutting concepts, and scientific practices they need to explain natural phenomena and also gives students an opportunity to learn how to read, write, and speak in the context of science. The Argument-Driven Instructional model makes labs for students by providing them opportunities to share, critique, and revise their ideas throughout the laboratory experience.

Yes, there is focus on climate science. However, the Science and Engineering Practices of Argument from Evidence and Constructing Explanations can be applied to all science disciplines.

STEM Clock Hours available = 18

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