Scientific Investigation - Transportation (STEMscopes TN 4.ESS1.1 and 2.1, Explore 2)
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##Teacher Background Where This Resource Fits Within STEMscopes TN Use this resource with STEMscopes TN Scope 4.ESS1.1 and 2.1 Changing Land during the Explore phase. During Explore 2: Scientific Investigation - Transportation, students are asked to collect data, record the data in two different tables, and graph it. Instead of having the students make graphs by hand, have the students input the data on Tuva Jr. and use the Tuva Jr. Tools to make their graphs. How Tuva Jr. Enhances the Lesson Tuva makes the graphing process both more efficient and more interactive. In this STEMscopes activity, students create graphs by hand, which can be a time-consuming and frustrating process. Using Tuva's acccessible, drag-and-drop graphing tools, students quickly create graphs and revise them with just a few clicks. When students have a chance to actively explore their data, it deepens their understanding and helps them to write about it more easily.
After scientists collect data, they make graphs. The graphs help them figure out what the data shows. During the Transportation Investigation you will collect data. The data will help you understand how wind, water, and ice move sediment. You'll enter your data into tables on Tuva. Jr. Then, you will be able to make graphs of it. The graphs will help you answer questions. Click Next to get started!
Topics and standards: STEMscopes Science TN