"The Framework and the NGSS are very focused on phenomena. We need to bring the wonder back to science classrooms, which can be done through studies of phenomena. "
~Stephen Pruitt
Here's a website to jump start your phenomena search. It is always preferable to use phenomena that are familiar to your students (local phenomena) and/or phenomena that your students can experience together.
Phenomena Video |
Selecting PhenomenaUse this tool to help you select your own phenomena. (Thanks to Wil \van der Veen at RVCC for permission to share)
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This is Paul Anderson's (Bozeman Science) new website designed to help with NGSS implementation. He has a section on phenomena.
What makes a good phenomenon? |
Brian Reiser explains why phenomena are so important
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The Research and Practice Collaboratory offer qualities of a good anchor phenomenon
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