Collision and Discussion Norms Review - Lessons 1-5

What must happen for a collision to occur between 2 objects?

• The objects have to come into contact.

• The objects need to emit light.

• The objects have to be the same size.

• The objects must be damaged.

Is it always necessary for objects to be damaged in a collision?

• No, not always

• Yes, every time

• Only if they are moving fast

• Only if they are metal

What is NOT a must in a collision?

• Objects being damaged

• Objects making contact

• Energy being transferred

• Changes in motion

How can different variables affect a collision?

• They can cause different outcomes.

• They make collisions impossible.

• They stop all damage.

• They make objects identical.

What is one of the main goals of our classroom norms?

• To create a safe and supportive environment for sharing

• To ensure only the best students speak

• To avoid difficult questions

• To complete our work as fast as possible

What should you do if you disagree with someone during the Scientists Circle discussion?

• Respond productively and explain your reasoning

• Shout to get your point across

• Ignore them

• Change the topic

What should we use to support our ideas in a scientific discussion?

• Evidence from investigations

• Opinions from friends

• Popular beliefs

• Random guesses

How do we treat everyone’s participation and ideas in our classroom?

• As valuable and important

• As wrong if we don’t agree

• As unimportant if we are shy

• As less valuable than the teacher’s ideas

What should you do when asking for evidence from others?

• Suggest ways to get additional evidence

• Demand immediate answers

• Ignore their responses

• Pretend to listen, but don’t pay attention

What should you do with your partner when sharing your models?

• Compare models and discuss similarities and differences

• Argue about whose model is better

• Keep your model secret

• Ignore the differences