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Curriculum Title: Integrating the Four Cs & Digital Technology into the Scientific
Method Curriculum
Key Words: scientific method, Four Cs, critical thinking, collaboration, communication,
creativity, technology, digital writing, collaborative writing, google docs, digital tools,
podcasts, claim, evidence
Curricular Context Summary:
This curriculum provides students with an opportunity to learn and practice the steps of
the scientific method in a more engaging way than the traditional practice of just writing
the steps in their notebooks. Technology provides the platform for students to partake in
a dynamic and engaging learning environment. By utilizing digital technology and
engaging in the Four Cs, students will experience a rich learning experience that
offers them the platform to think critically, collaborate and communicate with others, and
use creativity.
Standards Addressed:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.1.C
Link opinion and reasons using words, phrases, and clauses (e.g.,
consequently,specifically).
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.1.D
Provide a concluding statement or section related to the opinion presented.
Retrieved from: http://www.corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy/W/5/
Big Idea/Concept: Fifth grade science students use technology and the Four Cs to
learn, understand, and practice the steps of the scientific method.
Enduring Understandings:
Students can identify and create a claim based on evidence
Students know how to write and follow a procedure
Students can write a coherent conclusion
Students can collaborate with others to achieve a common goal
What Essential Questions will be Considered?
EQ1: How would the integration of technology into curriculum on the scientific method
improve students collaboration, communication, creativity and critical thinking skills?
EQ2: How would incorporating digital writing into such a curriculum support students
written communication skills?
EQ3: How do digital tools affect students ability to think critically and creatively in the
context of writing a lab report?
EQ4: In what ways do digital tools affect students collaboration and communication
skills?
Appropriate Technologies and Tools:
Chromebooks
Internet access
Science notebooks
Pencils
KNOWLEDGE = Content
Steps of the scientific method
Elements of a procedure
Method to generating an outcome
Collaborative digital writing
Independent digital writing
SKILLS = Power Verbs
Create a conclusion collaboratively
Generate a procedure for a given process
Listen to directions and apply procedure
Write a sound scientific conclusion
Differentiate between a claim and evidence
DISPOSITION = Attitude
Working collaboratively means practicing respect and tolerance
Communicating effectively means sharing ideas and listening to others
Assessment:
What evidence is used to show that students understand?
FORMATIVE:
Students work with a partner to write a scientific conclusion
Students work with a team to create a procedure for a given process
SUMMATIVE: Students will create a digital lab write up to share with a larger audience.
Objectives from 6 Facets + Misconceptions:
By engaging in this curriculum, students will be able to:
EXPLAIN: Students will be able to explain the steps of the scientific method in
detail.
APPLY: Students will use their knowledge to create their own presentation with
voice.
INTERPRET: Students will identify the claim and evidence of an experiment and
include
it in their conclusion.
EMPATHIZE: Students will work in diverse teams during collaborative projects.
GAIN PERSPECTIVE: Students gain perspective from others from continuous
collaboration through all lessons.
GAIN SELF KNOWLEDGE: Students gain foundational experience of using the
Four Cs and digital technology in the scientific method curriculum.
OVERCOME THE NAVE VIEW OF: (MISCONCEPTIONS)
Science lab write ups are one dimensional