DATA-M4 | Science & Engineering Practices
Analyze and interpret data to provide evidence for phenomena.
NGSS Science & Engineering Practices
DATA-M4 Science & Engineering Practices resources
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Fairywrens and the Art of Inquiry: How do scientists pick a question to study?
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Spark your scientific thinking by observing cute Australian bird behavior! Fun, interactive videos feature real biologists and student inquiry & observation. Analyze the scientists' real data to get a window into ongoing research on the evolution of group size in fairywrens.
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Lesson 2
Students will use the actual research of the scientists to analyze data with station work.
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2 lessons and 3 supporting media items.
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Guardian Frogs of Borneo: Why Exceptions Matter in Biology and Everyday Life
Out of 8,000+ frog species, Guardian Frogs are one of the first to show females that call & males that care for offspring. Students will gain wonder and appreciation for how diverse animal mating systems are while doing fun activities and analyzing real data.
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In P1-P2, students will combine data they collect into tables and interpret their findings to identify a pattern. In P3, they will use data provided in a table to label missing text in a graph; then interpret the graph and explain how it supports the finding that Guardian frogs are a sex-role-reversed species.
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3 lessons and 3 supporting media items.
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What Do Birds Do in Winter?: A data-driven investigation of remarkable adaptations
Explore the secret lives of nonmigratory winter birds! Use data, games, and simulations to uncover their unique adaptations for surviving the cold and reveal the 'feathered flurries of activity' in the dead of winter.
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Students will interact with authentic data in graphs and simulations, and use this data as evidence to support their thinking.
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3 lessons and 3 supporting media items.
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