#DrivingQuestionBoard for thermal energy transfer learning expedition. @Casey_Cubs 6th grade Ss generate ?’s using @RightQuestion #QuestionFormulationTechnique on vertical white boards. Dif color sticky notes = dif class pds. @NGSSchat @BVSDcolorado #BuildingThinkingClassrooms

#CaseyCub 6th grade Ss share their initial models about the mysterious melting blocks #phenomenon in concentric circles before creating our initial consensus model. @BVSDcolorado @NGSSchat

6th grade #CaseyCubs experienced the melting block phenomenon & then headed to our vertical white boards to create initial models. #BuildingThinkingClassroomsinScience @BVSDcolorado @NGSSchat

I have the privilege of co-teaching with an amazing ELL @Casey_Cubs T this year! She introduced Ss to the because, but, so framework last week to use with planner exit tickets. Such an awesome structure to deepen S explanations of thinking! @BVSDcolorado

After collaboratively creating our one-way mirror initial consensus model, #CaseyCub Ss headed to the vertical white boards to use the #QFT process to generate ?’s for the Driving Question Board. @bvsdcolorado @RightQuestion @OpenSciEd

After creating initial models of the one-way mirror phenomena, 6th grade #CaseyCub Ss shared their ideas in a concentric circle activity. This strategy prepared them for our first consensus building scientist circle. @bvsdcolorado @OpenSciEd

So much great collaborative thinking by @Casey_Cubs on our vertical whiteboards that another set of pictures is warranted! #BuildingThinkingClassroomsinScience @BVSDcolorado @OpenSciEd

Today #CaseyCubs used our vertical white boards to create initial models about the one way mirror phenomenon! @bvsdcolorado @openscied

6th grade @Casey_Cubs Ss experience their 1st phenomenon of the year - the one way mirror. Lots of excitement in the room! @bvsdcolorado @openscied

After identifying their kidnapped eggs, @Casey_Cubs 6th grade Ss collaboratively write their first Claim, Evidence, Reasoning statement of the year on our vertical whiteboards. @bvsdcolorado #BuildingThinkingClassrooms

Working on our vertical white boards, 6th-grade @Casey_Cubs CaseyCubs used the quantitative & qualitative data they collected to find & identify their kidnapped eggs. @bvsdcolorado #buildingthinkingclassrooms

6th grade @Casey_Cubs Ss used tools like calipers & scales to record specific data as well as observations about an egg on our vertical white boards. They will use this data to find & id their “kidnapped” eggs next week. #BuildingThinkingClassrooms @BVSDcolorado

After building our Collaboration Chart in a #ScientistCircle, 6th grade @Casey_Cubs investigated the word continuum & applied it to our collaboration continuum. #BuildingThinkingClassrooms @BVSDcolorado

As more @Casey_Cubs 6th grade Ss participated in the Rainbow Lab today, we figured out that while there there isn’t a “right” way to write a procedure, being precise in our recording of procedure is very important. @bvsdcolorado #buildingthinkingclassrooms

#CaseyCub 6th grade Ss use vertical white boards to record their thinking and process as they make rainbows. @bvsdcolorado #BuildingThinkingClassrooms @Casey_Cubs

Additional thanks to Academy High School in Thornton for allowing @Casey_Cubs Ss to release their fish after we lost our tank due to a major ammonia spike. #AlwaysLearning @BVSDcolorado @MapletonSchools

Today @Casey_Cubs Ss released ~150 rainbow trout into Boulder Creek. Thanks to Natalie from CO Trout in the Classroom & @RMFlycasters! @BVSDcolorado @TroutUnlimited

.@Casey_Cubs Ss investigate energy transfer as they create working paper circuits. @BVSDcolorado

7th grade @Casey_Cubs Ss are learning about disruptions in ecosystems by investigating our @CiresEO Changing Arctic. After experiencing the #AnchoringPhenomena of Arctic sea ice melt, Ss created initial models & a Driving Question Board. @BVSDcolorado @jongriffith802 @mbraaten

Congratulations @ericbhamilton - @BVSDcolorado Crest View Elementary is lucky to have you on their team!!