Making Student Thinking Visible

Scientific Modeling & Sensemaking

A focused 30-minute session for science educators who want students' ideas out of their heads and onto the page, where they can be seen, questioned, and improved.

DateThursday, December 10, 2026
Time6:30–7:00 PM CST
PlatformZoom (link sent to registrants)
CostFree

Open to all grades 6–12 science educators. Seats are free.

About the Session

Students often understand more than they can say, and sometimes less than we assume. Scientific models give us a window into their reasoning. In this mini-session, we'll look at practical ways to use modeling as a sensemaking tool, not a final product, so you can see where students are, respond in the moment, and help them revise their thinking with evidence.

You'll leave with

1Simple prompts and scaffolds that get students drawing and explaining what they can't directly see
2Ways to use student models to surface misconceptions and spark productive class discussion
3A quick routine for having students revise models as new evidence comes in

Part of the MosesSTEMinc Professional Learning Academy, short, practical sessions grounded in the MOSAIC framework: Modeling, Observation, Scaffolding, Assessment, Inquiry, and Collaboration.

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Thursday, Dec 10 · 6:30–7:00 PM CST · Zoom

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Making Student Thinking Visible

Thursday, December 10, 2026

6:30–7:00 PM CST · Zoom