Question 43

What specific activities do you give your students when you discuss inertia?

TEACHING STANDARD B:
Teachers of science guide and facilitate learning. In doing this, teachers

• Focus and support inquiries while interacting with students.
• Recognize and respond to student diversity and encourage all students to participate fully in science learning.
• Encourage and model the skills of scientific inquiry, as well as the curiosity, openness to new ideas and data, and skepticism that characterize science.

TEACHING STANDARD A:
Teachers of science plan an inquiry-based science program for their students. In doing this, teachers

• Select science content and adapt and design curricula to meet the interests, knowledge, understanding, abilities, and experiences of students.
• Select teaching and assessment strategies that support the development of student understanding and nurture a community of science learners.

TEACHING STANDARD C:
Teachers of science engage in ongoing assessment of their teaching and of student learning. In doing this, teachers

• Use multiple methods and systematically gather data about student understanding and ability.
• Use student data, observations of teaching, and interactions with colleagues to reflect on and improve teaching practice.

TEACHING STANDARD D:
Teachers of science design and manage learning environments that provide students with the time, space, and resources needed for learning science. In doing this, teachers

• Make the available science tools, materials, media, and technological resources accessible to students.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARD B:
Professional development for teachers of science requires integrating knowledge of science, learning, pedagogy, and students; it also requires applying that knowledge to science teaching. Learning experiences for teachers of science must

• Occur in a variety of places where effective science teaching can be illustrated and modeled, permitting teachers to struggle with real situations and expand their knowledge and skills in appropriate contexts.
• Address teachers' needs as learners and build on their current knowledge of science content, teaching, and learning.
• Use inquiry, reflection, interpretation of research, modeling, and guided practice to build understanding and skill in science teaching.

CONTENT STANDARD B: As a result of their activities in grades 9-12, all students should develop an understanding of

1. Motions and forces

PROGRAM STANDARD A:
All elements of the K-12 science program must be consistent with the other National Science Education Standards and with one another and developed within and across grade levels to meet a clearly stated set of goals.

• Teaching practices need to be consistent with the goals and curriculum frameworks.