Thinking in Scientific Ways
Suggesting explanations
"Before" view: Rachel suggests cause-effect links for observations or events (L2).
"After" view (written): Rachel suggests an explanation, and considers others linked to the evidence.
Comparing and evaluating explanations
With support, Rachel has changed her ideas in the light of the evidence provided in the activities (L3).
With appropriate questions from the interviewer, she changes her ideas after considering the evidence and argument. |
Developing and Communicating Scientific Understanding
Using scientific ideas in constructing explanations
"Before" view: Rachel constructs a plausible explanation for an experience of seasons using some scientific ideas (L3).
"After" view [video clip]: Rachel constructs an explanation for an experience using appropriate scientific ideas.
Reflecting on their understanding
"After" view (written): Rachel has relinquished her earlier explanation and discusses the changes in her own scientific ideas (L3). |
