Dear Aya,
You did a great job explaining why this resource is meaningful to you and how it helps students understand the difference between the Scientific Method and the Engineering Design Process. I especially liked how you pointed out the importance of the visual format and how it supports students who are new to engineering concepts.
I can…Read More

I chose the video “An Eggstronaut Mission”:

This video introduces the engineering design process through a fun and engaging story where students are challenged to design a spacecraft to protect an “eggstronaut” (an egg) during a drop. It walks viewers step-by-step through the EDP: Ask, Imagine, Plan, Create, Test, and Improve, using simple…Read More

Dear Ms. Bothina,
I truly appreciated your insightful analysis and the way you clearly aligned each classroom step with the phases of the inquiry-based learning cycle.
Big Idea:
clearly explains how chemical reactions are responsible for the visual and sound effects in fireworks. It effectively connects science and art, helping students…Read More

Analysing an inquiry-based lesson
From Lesson: Patterns in the Universe (CONTENT Standard: 1-ESS1-1

1- Students begin by reading the book Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me with a specific task: during the reading, observe the different ways the moon appears. This connects to the Engage phase of the inquiry cycle.

2- The teacher explains that…Read More