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Models

Author: JoAnn Delaney

Students will...

Summary:

Students will explore black boxes and create a model showing what they believe the inside looks like without opening the box, ultimately showing how the system works. Their current model will be based on collaboration with peers.

Students will be able to:

Make observations using a variety of senses

Create conceptual models based on evidence

Communicate models based on discussion and scientific drawings

Build physical models to compare to conceptual models

Modify and revise models based on additional evidence

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Students explore the concept of black boxes...

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Black Boxes

Black Boxes Class Resource-Power Point

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DO! Find 3 examples of black boxes before class tomorrow. List and explain why they are blabk boxes in your Google Docs science notebook.

There are many real word black boxes that cannot be observed directly. Models are used to explain the system and how something works!

Home School Connection Worksheet

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Written Response...

Explain why it is important to think outside of the box to solve problems. Tell how collaborating with others leads to a better understanding? Explain the purpose of models.

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View Screen Cast!!! Use with Models grade 6 science lesson

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Science Stories-Reading Connections

Read Investigation 1 MEDIA

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Everyday Mysteries

Scientists and Models

Life on Earth 150 Million Years Ago

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Formative Assessment Response

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Laser Game

Try to discover which shape is hiding in the virtual black box. Which level can you get to?

http://archive.fossweb.com/modules3-6/ModelsandDesigns/activities/blackbox.html

 

 

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Math Black Box Extension

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