The Role of Explanation Discussions
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1. What happens in an Explanation discussion?
2. Explaining How We Know the Salt is There
3. Explaining Why Dissolved Salt is Invisible
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Related Curriculum
Grade 5: Section 1. Water, a Liquid, Investigation 5
Grade 5
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Strategies
about 12min
Study Group
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Talking Point
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Talking Point
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Scientist Case
about 20min
Classroom Case
about 20min
Strategies
about 20min
In Your Classroom
about 1hr
Study Group
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Scientist Case
about 20min
Classroom Case
about 20min
Strategies
about 20min
In Your Classroom
about 1hr
Study Group
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Scientist Case
about 20min
Classroom Case
about 20min
Strategies
about 20min
In Your Classroom
about 1hr
Study Group
about 1hr
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Study Guide (pdf)
Scientist Case
about 20min
Classroom Case
about 20min
Strategies
about 20min
In Your Classroom
about 1hr
Study Group
about 1hr
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Discussion
about 30min
Reflect and Document
about 1hr
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