{"product_id":"hs-earth-space-science-rocks-phenomena-based-lesson-discussion-guide","title":"Rocks Phenomena-Based Lesson: Forty Thousand Hexagonal Columnar Basalt Pillars of Giant's Causeway Teacher Discussion Guide | Earth \u0026 Space Science | Grades 9–12","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the teacher discussion guide, with lesson flow, facilitation questions, anticipated student ideas and model explanations for leading the class discussion for the \u003cstrong\u003ePhenomena-Based Lesson\u003c\/strong\u003e in the high school Earth \u0026amp; Space Science (grades 9–12) chapter \u003cstrong\u003eRocks\u003c\/strong\u003e, built around the phenomenon \u003cstrong\u003eForty Thousand Hexagonal Columnar Basalt Pillars of Giant's Causeway\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is sold separately from the other two parts of the set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComplete the set:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hs-earth-space-science-rocks-phenomena-based-lesson-presentation\"\u003eRocks Phenomena-Based Lesson: Forty Thousand Hexagonal Columnar Basalt Pillars of Giant's Causeway Presentation\u003c\/a\u003e; \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hs-earth-space-science-rocks-phenomena-based-lesson-student-response-sheet\"\u003eRocks Phenomena-Based Lesson: Forty Thousand Hexagonal Columnar Basalt Pillars of Giant's Causeway Student Response Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eScaffolded version:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hs-earth-space-science-rocks-scaffolded-phenomena-based-lesson-discussion-guide\"\u003eRocks Scaffolded Phenomena-Based Lesson: Forty Thousand Hexagonal Columnar Basalt Pillars of Giant's Causeway Teacher Discussion Guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSections:\u003c\/strong\u003e NGSS Dimension; Specific Performance Expectation \u0026amp; Dimensional Alignment; Slides; Segment; Focus Activity \u0026amp; Instructional Goal; Anchoring Driving Question (student Sensemaking):; Talk Move Category; Teacher Facilitation Prompt \u0026amp; Sensemaking Strategy. \u003cstrong\u003eSample item:\u003c\/strong\u003e “How did a molten pool of basaltic volcanic lava cool and solidify to spontaneously self-assemble into thousands of geometric hexagonal columns without human intervention?”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's inside:\u003c\/strong\u003e Teacher Discussion Guide (editable .docx + PDF, about 1,749 words, 7 pages); answer key \/ model answers for the teacher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandards:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHS-ESS2-1\u003c\/strong\u003e — Develop a model to illustrate how Earth’s internal and surface processes operate at different spatial and temporal scales to form continental and ocean-floor features. \u003cstrong\u003eHS-ESS2-3\u003c\/strong\u003e — Develop a model based on evidence of Earth’s interior to describe the cycling of matter by thermal convection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResource type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Phenomena-Based Lesson – Teacher Discussion Guide. \u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e editable Microsoft Word file plus a ready-to-print PDF.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassroom use:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u0026amp; Space Science, grades 9–12.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat note:\u003c\/strong\u003e These files are delivered in Microsoft Office formats (Word and\/or PowerPoint). If you open a worksheet that includes tables in Apple Pages or another non-Microsoft app, table formatting may not display correctly. For best results, use Microsoft Word or PowerPoint (or upload the file to Google Docs). If you run into any formatting issues, contact us and we can send a PDF version.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Waypoint Teaching","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67938964111659,"sku":null,"price":3.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/4836\/6891\/files\/hs-earth-space-science-rocks-phenomena-based-lesson-discussion-guide-01-cover.png?v=1793290680","url":"https:\/\/waypointteaching.com\/products\/hs-earth-space-science-rocks-phenomena-based-lesson-discussion-guide","provider":"Waypoint Teaching","version":"1.0","type":"link"}