Learner determines what constitutes evidence and collects it. Learner directed to collect certain data. Learner given data and asked to analyze. Learner given data and told how to analyze. E. Learner formulates explanation from evidence.
Learner formulates explanation after summarizing evidence.
Learner guided in process of formulating explanations from evidence. Learner given possible ways to use evidence to formulate explanation. Learner provided with evidence. F. Learner makes a connection between proposed explanation and established scientific knowledge. Learner independently examines other resources and forms the links to explanations.