Assignments Due Concept Maps and Draft Physical Science Lesson Plan Resources chapter 9: Using Models and Engineering Design for Teaching and Learning Science Key Facts Models, of Models A model is sometimes a physical structure, either a smaller or a larger representation of a system or an object. A can also be a mental construct—a picture or idea you carry in your head. From your reading in Chapter 9, how would you define a model? virtual Students’ Brainstorming In the Science Story Edible Solar System,” why does Mr. Johnston have students “An the questions they need to answer to construct a model? “brainstorm” How would he handle the situation if students failed to list a question he considered important? Classifying in the Solar System How would you define a planet in our solar system? Why do you suppose there was a lot of debate when Pluto, originally called a planet, was reclassified as a planet” in 2006? “dwarf Models and Meaning With technology like the WorldWide Telescope available to provide stunning images and models of the solar system, why does Mr. Johnston’s class build a much less accurate model with fruit? Why does it make for the lesson to combine high-tech and low-tech approaches? Perihelion and Aphelion At what time of year is Earth closest to the sun (Earth’s perihelion)? (Hint: It’s not when you might expect.) At what time of year is Earth farthest from the sun (Earth’s aphelion)?
Assignments Due Concept Maps and Draft Physical Science Lesson Plan Resources chapter 9: Using Models and Engineering Design for Teaching and Learning Science Key Facts Models, of Models A model is sometimes a physical structure, either a smaller or a larger representation of a system or an object. A can also be a mental construct—a picture or idea you carry in your head. From your reading in Chapter 9, how would you define a virtual model? Students’ Brainstorming In the Science Story “An Edible Solar System,” why does Mr. Johnston have students “brainstorm” the questions they need to answer to construct a model? How would he handle the situation if students failed to list a question he considered important? Classifying in the Solar System How would you define a planet in our solar system? Why do you suppose there was a lot of debate when Pluto, originally called a planet, was reclassified as a “dwarf planet” in 2006? Models and Meaning With technology like the WorldWide Telescope available to provide stunning images and models of the solar system, why does Mr. Johnston’s class build a much less accurate model with fruit? Why does it make for the lesson to combine high-tech and low-tech approaches? Perihelion and Aphelion At what time of year is Earth closest to the sun (Earth’s perihelion)? (Hint: It’s not when you might expect.) At what time of year is Earth farthest from the sun (Earth’s aphelion)?
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