Photosynthesis A Shared Inquiry By Angie Redmon (who is not a science teacher) and Jeff Bowman (who is not a math teacher)

Shared Inquiry and the 5 E Learning Cycle Engage (Together) Explore (Together) Explain (Science Team then Math Team ) Elaborate (Math Team then Science) Evaluate (Together)

#1: Engage

#2: Explore http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1_uez5WX1o

Develop follow on questions Data Analysis Science class Math class Develop hypothesis Design experiment Test hypothesis Develop follow on questions

#3: Explain Develop Your Shared Inquiry Science teams will conduct the experiment before lunch. Math teams will analyze the data after lunch.

Don’t forget the standards-MS Grade 6 Write a mathematical expression or equation with variables to represent information in a table or given situation. Draw a first-quadrant graph in the coordinate plane to represent information in a table or given situation. Represent a problem situation, describe the process used to solve the problem, and verify the reasonableness of the solution. Extract and organize mathematical information from symbols, diagrams, and graphs to make inferences, draw conclusions and justify reasoning. Grade 7 Write an equation that corresponds to a given problem situation and describe a problem situation that corresponds to a given equation. Represent proportional relationships using graphs, tables, and equations, and make connections among the representations. Evaluate different displays of the same data for effectiveness and bias, and explain reasoning. Extract and organize mathematical information from symbols, diagrams, and graphs to make inferences, draw conclusions, and justify reasoning. Make and test conjectures based on data (or information) collected from explorations and experiments. Grade 8 Represent a linear function with a verbal description, table, graph, or symbolic expression, and make connections among these representations. Determine the slope and y-intercept of a linear function described by a symbolic expression, table, or graph. Interpret the slope and y-intercept of the graph of a linear function representing a contextual situation. Determine and justify whether a given verbal description, table, graph, or symbolic expression represents a linear relationship.

Don’t forget the standards-Algebra Represent a function with a symbolic expression, as a graph, in a table, and using words, and make connections among these representations. Identify and interpret the slope and intercepts of a linear function, Use and evaluate the accuracy of summary statistics to describe and compare data sets. Make valid inferences and draw conclusions based on data. Find the equation of a linear function that best fits bivariate data that are linearly related, interpret the slope and y-intercept of the line, and use the equation to make predictions. Synthesize information to draw conclusions, and evaluate the arguments and conclusions of others. Algebra 2 Analyze a problem situation and represent it mathematically. Select and apply strategies to solve problems.

Don’t forget the standards-MS Photosynthesis plays a central role in 7 of the 9 Big Ideas in Science Matter: Properties and chance Energy: Transfer, transformation, and conservation Earth and space Earth systems, structures, and processes Earth history Structure and function of living things Ecosystems Plays a central role in core content: Flow of energy through ecosystems Photosynthesis is specifically mentioned in other standards: 9-11 LS1A

Don’t forget the standards-MS And is relevant to many more: 6-8 LS2B, Flow of energy through ecosystems 6-8 LS2C, Flow of energy through ecosystems 6-8 LS2D, Flow of energy through ecosystems 6-8 LS2E, Flow of energy through ecosystems 6-8 ES2A, Cycles in Earth systems 6-8 ES2D, Cycles in Earth systems 6-8 ES3E, Evidence of change 6-8 LS1F, From cells to organisms 6-8 LS3E, Inheritance, variation, and adaptation 9-11 PS2G, Chemical reactions 9-11 PS3A, Transformation and conservation of energy 9-11 ES2C, Energy in Earth systems 9-11 ES3C, Evolution of the Earth 9-11 ES3D, Evolution of the Earth 9-11 LS1A, Processes within cells 9-11 LS1B, Processes within cells 9-11 LS2E, Maintenance and stability of populations