Mining and Natural Resources Scaffolded Phenomena-Based Lesson: Acid Mine Drainage Contaminating River Basins from Abandoned Mines Teacher Discussion Guide | Environmental 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 Environmental Science (grades 9–12) chapter Mining and Natural Resources, built around the phenomenon Acid Mine Drainage Contaminating River Basins from Abandoned Mines. 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: Mining and Natural Resources Scaffolded Phenomena-Based Lesson: Acid Mine Drainage Contaminating River Basins from Abandoned Mines Presentation; Mining and Natural Resources Scaffolded Phenomena-Based Lesson: Acid Mine Drainage Contaminating River Basins from Abandoned Mines Student Response Sheet. Original version: Mining and Natural Resources Phenomena-Based Lesson: Acid Mine Drainage Contaminating River Basins from Abandoned Mines 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: “The ecosystem is disrupted because ____________.”

What's inside: SCAFFOLDED Teacher Discussion Guide (editable .docx + PDF, about 1,105 words, 4 pages); answer key / model answers for the teacher.

Standards: HS-ESS3-1 — Construct an explanation based on evidence for how the availability of natural resources, occurrence of natural hazards, and changes in climate have influenced human activity. HS-ESS3-2 — Evaluate competing design solutions for developing, managing, and utilizing energy and mineral resources based on cost-benefit ratios.

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 Environmental Science, grades 9–12.

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