EnViSci Network Tour

What Happens in EnViSci Network?

1.The teacher administers a pre-test to assess students’ prior knowledge. Clearly identified learning objectives are correlated with National Science Education Standards (NSES).

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2.The teacher sets the stage with discussion questions. Students do preliminary online research to gather background information on the topic.

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3.The teacher monitors students as they conduct hands-on activities. Students make qualitative observations and gather quantitative data. Teacher materials include classroom guidelines.

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4.Students conduct online investigations, analyze their data, and draw conclusions. The teacher leads a discussion of the findings before students use their data to answer the unit title question.

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5.Students submit their data to an online database, sharing their data with students across the country.

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6.Students see what they can discover by comparing their data with that of other students. The teacher helps them use tables and graphs to analyze. Students present their conclusions in a written paper or oral presentation.

7. The teacher administers a post-test to assess learning. Clearly identified learning objectives are correlated with National Science Education Standards (NSES).