Practice Slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1FrPup609JtX0jVKVYNpfKeFa8jat_IdNSwTGmzbjVW4/template/preview The Wonder of Science: https://thewonderofscience.com/mlsep23 Student Worksheet: InsertURLHere Developing and Using Models - Level 3 - Modeling Causal Accounts In this video Paul Andersen shows you how to INSERTPRACTICE in a mini-lesson on INSERTTITLEHERE. Two examples are included in the video and two additional examples are included in the linked thinking slides. TERMS Causal Account - a comprehensive explanation that outlines all the causes and mechanisms in a phenomena Components - a part of a larger whole Description - a given account in words Develop - to build or create Mechanism - the process by which an effect is produced Model - a simplified representation of a system Prediction - to say that an event will happen in the future Relationship - interconnection between parts of a system This progression is based on the Science and Engineering Practices elements from the NRC document A Framework for K-12 Science Education. “Develop a model to provide a causal account for a phenomenon. ” Source: https://www.nextgenscience.org/