Thinking in Scientific Ways
Suggesting explanations
Megan suggests explanations, supporting her explanation with some evidence (see "before" view). She is able to use simple models to explain her idea (see "after" view).
Comparing and evaluating explanations
Megan, with support, changes her idea in the light of the evidence provided by Starry Night (see "after" view). |
Developing and Communicating Scientific Understanding
Using scientific ideas in constructing explanations
Megan uses her "before" view illustration of a north-to-south sunrise and sunset to offer an explanation for experiences using some scientific ideas (for example, about the Sun, the Earth, and the Moon, and the concept of orbits) related to her experiences (L 2).
Megan attempts to interpret and explain her experiences, using some scientific ideas. By linking those ideas, she offers a more plausible explanation of her observation (see "after" view). In the video clip, Megan shows that she can use an aid – a physical model – to support her explanation. |
