STEM Concepts

2. ​ Going in turn, have each student state which of the four statements they most agree with and why, with no interruptions. 3. ​ When the speaker is finished, he or she places a BINGO chip on the statement they most agree with. 4. ​ Going in turn, each of the other three team members states their beliefs and places a BINGO chip. 5. ​ As a whole room, tally how many chips there are for each statement and ask students to clarify their thinking to each other Why: ●​ This activity is recommended for eliciting student argumentation from evidence or experience and revising ideas. It is a good way for students to attempt to explain what they have seen in a demonstration or how it relates to the anchoring phenomenon. ●​ You could use talk moves to ask students to elaborate and clarify their thinking. ●​ If needed, each student can write his or her ideas at the end of class in their science journal. What & How: 1. ​ The teacher poses a question or prompt and signals to all the students to think (point to their head, for example) 2. ​ After sufficient wait time, the teacher signals to students to turn to their partner and pair up. 3. ​ Lastly, the teacher indicates “share,” and students begin sharing their thinking with their partner.

4. ​ Clip-on portable stand

Steps:

1. ​ Students work in groups of four. 2. ​ The four design options are placed in the middle of the table. 3. ​ One student shares which design they think is best and explains why. 4. ​ The student places a voting chip on their chosen design. 5. ​ Other students take turns sharing their thinking and placing their voting chips. 6. ​ After everyone votes, the group discusses: a. ​ Which design received the most votes

b. ​ What features made it successful c. ​ How the design could be improved

Extended Think, Pair, Share

Class: FCS Exploration Topic: Healthy Meal Planning

Prompt: “What makes a breakfast both healthy and practical for a busy middle school student?”

Steps: 1. ​ The teacher displays the prompt, and

students silently think about their response for one minute.