The Science and Engineering Practices

Learn how to help students develop skills engage like scientists as they investigate and build models and theories about the natural world, and think like engineers use as they design and build models and systems.

These videos were made possible by funding from the Kentucky Department of Education.

Develop a deeper understanding of the Science and Engineering Practice “Developing and Using Models.” Explore what is meant by a scientific model, how modeling develops at each gradeband, and review instructional strategies that can help students develop skill in this practice.

Video Length: 53:37
Estimated time to work through in a PLC or other learning group: 2 hours

Develop a deeper understanding of the Science and Engineering Practice “Analyzing and Interpreting Data.” Explore what is meant by analyzing data at each gradeband, and review instructional strategies that can help students develop skill in this practice.

Video Length: 41:10
Estimated time to work through in a PLC or other learning group: 1 to 1.5 hours