Renewable vs. Nonrenewable Resources Scaffolded Phenomena-Based Lesson: 170,000 Heliostat Mirrors Powering the Ivanpah Solar Thermal Plant Teacher Discussion Guide | Environmental Science | Grades 9–12
Renewable vs. Nonrenewable Resources Scaffolded Phenomena-Based Lesson: 170,000 Heliostat Mirrors Powering the Ivanpah Solar Thermal Plant Teacher Discussion Guide | Environmental Science | Grades 9–12
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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 Renewable vs. Nonrenewable Resources, built around the phenomenon 170,000 Heliostat Mirrors Powering the Ivanpah Solar Thermal Plant. 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: Renewable vs. Nonrenewable Resources Scaffolded Phenomena-Based Lesson: 170,000 Heliostat Mirrors Powering the Ivanpah Solar Thermal Plant Presentation; Renewable vs. Nonrenewable Resources Scaffolded Phenomena-Based Lesson: 170,000 Heliostat Mirrors Powering the Ivanpah Solar Thermal Plant Student Response Sheet.
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 1,147 words, 4 pages); answer key / model answers for the teacher.
Standards: HS-ESS3-2 — Evaluate competing design solutions for developing, managing, and utilizing energy and mineral resources based on cost-benefit ratios. HS-ESS3-4 — Evaluate or refine a technological solution that reduces impacts of human activities on natural systems.
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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