The Three Dimensions in the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) incorporate Disciplinary Core Ideas, Science and Engineering Practices, and Cross-Cutting Concepts. How can we take a tough topic, like stoichiometry or gas laws, and create Three-Dimensional activities that are engaging, relevant and instructive? Data collection and molecular visualization can help. When students collect and analyze data during experiments related to Disciplinary Core Ideas, they are already incorporating a Science and Engineering Practice. Once they have the data, they can do so much more! They can look for patterns and trends, identify cause and effect, construct mental models, and engage in argument from evidence. As they become more comfortable with the data collection and analysis tools, students will be able to ask relevant questions and carry out their own investigations – paving the way for student-led inquiry. Join me in this session as we perform hands-on activities and see how data collection and molecular visualization tools can connect the dimensions of NGSS leading to deeper understanding and meaningful learning.

Chemistry in three-dimensions (of NGSS): Connecting ideas, practices, and concepts – with data collection

256th National Meeting (2018)

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