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Introduction to Physics & the Scientific Method Scaffolded Phenomena-Based Lesson: Measuring the Macroscopic Curvature and Circumference of Planet Earth Using Midday Sunbeam Shadows in Deep Wells Presentation | Academic Physics | Grades 9–12

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Introduction to Physics & the Scientific Method Scaffolded Phenomena-Based Lesson: Measuring the Macroscopic Curvature and Circumference of Planet Earth Using Midday Sunbeam Shadows in Deep Wells Presentation cover

Introduction to Physics & the Scientific Method Scaffolded Phenomena-Based Lesson: Measuring the Macroscopic Curvature and Circumference of Planet Earth Using Midday Sunbeam Shadows in Deep Wells Presentation | Academic Physics | Grades 9–12

$5.00

This is the student-facing slide presentation that introduces the phenomenon, walks the class through observations and driving questions, and frames the evidence students will use for the Scaffolded Phenomena-Based Lesson in the Academic Physics (grades 9–12) chapter Introduction to Physics & the Scientific Method, built around the phenomenon Measuring the Macroscopic Curvature and Circumference of Planet Earth Using Midday Sunbeam Shadows in Deep Wells. This scaffolded version adds sentence frames and extra supports for students who need them. It is sold separately from the other two parts of the set.

  • What's inside: SCAFFOLDED Student Slide Show (editable .pptx + PDF, 16 slides).
  • Resource type: Phenomena-Based Lesson – Presentation. Format: editable Microsoft PowerPoint file plus a ready-to-print PDF.

Classroom use: Open with the phenomenon slide show, let students record ideas on the response sheet, and lead the discussion with the teacher guide. Built for Academic Physics, grades 9–12.

Complete the set: Introduction to Physics & the Scientific Method Scaffolded Phenomena-Based Lesson: Measuring the Macroscopic Curvature and Circumference of Planet Earth Using Midday Sunbeam Shadows in Deep Wells Teacher Discussion Guide; Introduction to Physics & the Scientific Method Scaffolded Phenomena-Based Lesson: Measuring the Macroscopic Curvature and Circumference of Planet Earth Using Midday Sunbeam Shadows in Deep Wells Student Response Sheet.

Standards

NGSS High School Physical Science (HS-PS) disciplinary core ideas and the science practices of analyzing data and constructing explanations.

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At a glance

Resource type
Phenomena Lesson
Grade
9–12
Course
Academic Physics
Delivery
Digital download