Question 54

What is the best method of getting students to differentiate between inertia & weight?

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

• Select teaching and assessment strategies that support the development of student understanding and nurture a community of science learners.

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

• Focus and support inquiries while interacting with students.
• 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 C:
Teachers of science engage in ongoing assessment of their teaching and of student learning. In doing this, teachers

• Analyze assessment data to guide teaching.
• 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

• Create a setting for student work that is flexible and supportive of science inquiry.

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

• Use inquiry, reflection, interpretation of research, modeling, and guided practice to build understanding and skill in science teaching.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARD A:
Professional development for teachers of science requires learning essential science content through the perspectives and methods of inquiry. Science learning experiences for teachers must

• Incorporate ongoing reflection on the process and outcomes of understanding science through inquiry.

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

• Motions and forces