Science
Phase 4
Please take a moment
to complete the Pre
portion of the Pre and
Post Survey for
Workshop: Beginning
to Build a Unit of Study
Aligned to NGSS.
Use the 1 to 4 rating
scale described on the
survey.
Storyline
Development
Process
HOW WILL WE ENGAGE
STUDENTS AND ILLICIT
STUDENT QUESTIONS?
Identify
Candidate
Phenomena or
Design Problems
In the Storyline Development Process:
• I can identify candidate phenomena for
student exploration in order to create a
coherent unit of study aligned to the Next
Generation Science Standards.
Identify
Candidate
Phenomena
Overview
Phenomena…
 Can be investigated
using practices.
 Must be used to figure
out a piece of the DCI,
with related
crosscutting concept(s).
 Must give rise to
questions.
Identify
Candidate
Phenomena
Natural
World
Framework
Identifying
Candidate
Phenomena
Media,
News, and
Websites
Publications
Identify
Candidate
Phenomena
Task: Identifying Candidate Phenomena
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Working in a small group, brainstorm phenomenon related
to the core ideas that emerged from the unpacking.
Using the chart in 3-Phenomena, list as many examples
of potential phenomena as possible. On the left side,
describe the phenomena. On the right side, provide any
sources or links for later reference.
At this time, there is no need to distinguish between
anchoring and investigative.
Be prepared to share with the whole group.
Identify
Candidate
Phenomena
As a whole group,
take a moment to
share out our progress.
Task: What Do I Want to Remember?
 Reflect on this portion of the storyline
development process - What reminders
or notes do you want to make for
yourself?
 Work as a large group to generate a list
of general reminders and/or notes.
 After discussing as a large group,
consider your personal needs and
record your reminders in your
workbook on your Understanding the
Process page 3.