HES Activity 2.2 Overview

Target Student Performance

Students in expert groups investigate multiple representations of the four variables in and the Earth systems that they measure, generating explanations and questions.

Resources You Provide

• Jigsaw Cards (already distributed during previous activity)

Resources Provided

• 2.2 Expert Group A Worksheet (1 per student in Group A)
• 2.2 Expert Group B Worksheet (1 per student in Group B)
• 2.2 Expert Group C Worksheet (1 per student in Group C)
• 2.2 Expert Group D Worksheet (1 per student in Group D)
• 2.2 Assessing Expert Group A Worksheet (1 per class)
• 2.2 Assessing Expert Group B Worksheet (1 per class)
• 2.2 Assessing Expert Group C Worksheet (1 per class)
• 2.2 Assessing Expert Group D Worksheet (1 per class)

Setup

Print one copy of the Expert Group Worksheets for each student in each expert group. For example, print one copy of 2.2 Expert Group A Worksheet for each student in Group A. Reserve or provide one computer with an Internet access for each expert group. You may choose to have duplicate groups (e.g., Expert Groups B₁ and B₂) and if so, you will need to prepare extra materials and a computer for each group.