Our Solar System Scaffolded Phenomena-Based Lesson: Colossal Twenty-Two-Kilometer Basaltic Shield Volcano Olympus Mons on Mars Teacher Discussion Guide | Earth & Space Science | Grades 9–12

This is the teacher discussion guide, with lesson flow, facilitation questions, anticipated student ideas and model explanations for leading the class discussion for the Scaffolded Phenomena-Based Lesson in the high school Earth & Space Science (grades 9–12) chapter Our Solar System, built around the phenomenon Colossal Twenty-Two-Kilometer Basaltic Shield Volcano Olympus Mons on Mars. This scaffolded version adds sentence frames and extra supports for students who need them. It is sold separately from the other two parts of the set.

Complete the set: Our Solar System Scaffolded Phenomena-Based Lesson: Colossal Twenty-Two-Kilometer Basaltic Shield Volcano Olympus Mons on Mars Presentation; Our Solar System Scaffolded Phenomena-Based Lesson: Colossal Twenty-Two-Kilometer Basaltic Shield Volcano Olympus Mons on Mars Student Response Sheet. Original version: Our Solar System Phenomena-Based Lesson: Colossal Twenty-Two-Kilometer Basaltic Shield Volcano Olympus Mons on Mars Teacher Discussion Guide.

Sections: Section 1: Three-dimensional Learning Alignment (ngss); NGSS Dimension; Scaffolded Three-dimensional Learning Goal; Section 3: Scaffolded Science Talk Moves Matrix; Scaffolded Talk Move; Verbatim Facilitation Prompt & Talk Goal; Everyday Student Misconception (flawed Claim); Scientific Evidence & Intuitive Correction. Sample item: “Earth's volcanoes form chains because tectonic plates are ____________ over mantle hot spots.”

What's inside: SCAFFOLDED Teacher Discussion Guide (editable .docx + PDF, about 1,296 words, 4 pages); answer key / model answers for the teacher.

Standards: HS-ESS1-1 — Develop a model based on evidence to illustrate the life span of the sun and the role of nuclear fusion in the sun’s core to release energy that eventually reaches Earth in the form of radiation. HS-ESS1-3 — Communicate scientific ideas about the way stars, over their life cycle, produce elements.

Resource type: Phenomena-Based Lesson – Teacher Discussion Guide. Format: editable Microsoft Word file plus a ready-to-print PDF.

Classroom use: Open with the phenomenon slide show, let students record ideas on the response sheet, and lead the discussion with the teacher guide. Built for high school Earth & Space Science, grades 9–12.

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