Teaching in the area of Physical Science definitely lends many opportunities for my students to apply the strategies of the FRAME Routine, both through guided/independent or small group opportunities. The FRAME builds critical thinking skills and demonstrates students understanding of the content. For example, we first used the FRAME Routine with the topic of States of Matter, then transitioned into an extension activity with a lab. Students expressed their interest in using the FRAME Routine prior to this activity as it engaged their prior knowledge and cleared up misunderstandings about content information.
Another valuable method for using the FRAME Routine is through Post-Instruction Construction: Students are given a blank FRAME and instructed to identify essential details from instruction. The FRAMES are discussed and we collectively discuss a "So What?" statement.
As we are moving into the second semester of school, students have become proficient with the FRAME Routine and are strongly encouraged to use the FRAME Routine prior to lab activities as a way to activate prior knowledge.
Another valuable method for using the FRAME Routine is through Post-Instruction Construction: Students are given a blank FRAME and instructed to identify essential details from instruction. The FRAMES are discussed and we collectively discuss a "So What?" statement.
As we are moving into the second semester of school, students have become proficient with the FRAME Routine and are strongly encouraged to use the FRAME Routine prior to lab activities as a way to activate prior knowledge.