6th - 8th Grade Module 9 Concept PT

Cycle 1

How can we as science journalists help consumers make informed decisions about what they eat and the choices they make?
Cycle Summary

Students will work collaboratively to create a science journal issue based on the topic of artificial selection.

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Session 1
Elicit

Students review their driving question graphic organizer to tie all concepts together.

Engage

Students read an example of science journalism and consider whether it is high quality.

Explore

Students read about what makes science journalism high quality.

Students read an article and apply guidelines to determine if the article is high quality science journalism.

Session 2
Explain

Students build on their research from Concept 4 to create a piece of scientific journalism that will inform consumers about a product they might consume.

Session 3
Explain

Students build on their research from Concept 4 to create a piece of scientific journalism that will inform consumers about a product they might consume.

Session 4
Elaborate

Students self and peer evaluate. Students give and receive feedback and incorporate feedback into their final product.

Session 5
Elaborate

Students self and peer evaluate. Students give and receive feedback and incorporate feedback into their final product.

Evaluate

Teacher evaluates students’ final presentations with a rubric.

Extend
Extend

Students present their final journalism product to a wider audience.