OpenSciEd Unit 8.2 · Lesson 01 · 1.A
Initial Model Diagram
From Teacher Edition
Facilitation guidance from the lesson plan — what to notice in student thinking and how to respond while teaching.
Building towards
1.A Develop a model to explain how a sound source (cause) can make another object move (effect).
What to look / listen for
Inclusion of a speaker
Inclusion of something that represents the space/air between the speaker and a window
Inclusion of a window
What to do
After students complete their initial models, you can review these models for diversity of ideas. Student initial models should be considered a pre-assessment. It is an opportunity to learn where students are coming in and what ideas they have that you can build on in this unit. The more ideas in your classroom the better. All ideas and ways of representation are areas to build on and ways for students to see other ideas in the classroom when they share models.
Materials
Last updated from official OpenSciEd on 8/17/2026
Assessment opportunity guidance
L01-AO1.html
Student handout
8.2 Lesson 1 Handout Initial Model Diagram.docx
Google Form
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Teacher guide
8.2 Lesson 1 Teacher Edition.docx