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Day 1 ****  ENGAGE ** 2. **__Video United streaming –__** //__“Greatest Discoveries in Bill Nye- Earth__// //__ Science. __//__ ” __ (14 min.) Selected video segments: ·  Climate Changes ·  Periodic Ice Age ·  Global Warming Directions: Watch video with your group. After video think about the questions and answers on the misconception survey. Do you see or hear anything that changes your mind on any of your answers? Put a * by any answer you want to change, or you are not sure of on your misconceptions quiz. 3. **__Reflective journal #1- Climate Change/Nature of Science__** Fold a sheet of notebook paper and draw lines so you have 4 squares to “frame” your knowledge. Questions: Copy and answer the following questions. Are people causing global warming?
 * 1. __Pre-assessment activity__. **
 * Divide students into small cooperative groups. 4-5 in each group.
 * Give each student a copy of the misconceptions survey.
 * Each student quickly takes survey (T/F) (5 mins.)
 * Share, discuss, and defend answers with group. (10 mins.)
 * 1) Did any of my answers change on your survey? Why?
 * 2) What are some examples of evidence of global warming?
 * 3) Does this evidence absolutely prove that the earth is warming?