In this educational video, teacher Heather Horton demonstrates the use of dichotomous keys to help elementary school students practice and deepen their understanding of examining similarities and differences. Through engaging visuals and clear explanations, students will learn how to navigate dichotomous keys to identify and classify various organisms based on distinct characteristics. By employing this effective strategy, students will develop critical thinking skills and enhance their ability to compare and contrast different species. Join Heather Horton in this enlightening lesson as she guides young learners through the fascinating world of taxonomy.

Examining Similarities and Differences Playlist

8 Suggested Strategies | 15:30

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Elementary School

Anticipating Student Errors

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Examining Errors in Reasoning by Anticipating Student Errors

In this informative video, elementary school teacher Doug Robertson delves into the topic of Examining Errors in Reasoning by Anticipating Student Errors. As part of the Practicing and Deepening strand, Doug shares his strategy for anticipating common mistakes...

Strand: Practicing and Deepening

Element: Examining Errors in Reasoning

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Elementary School

Guided Practice

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Conducting Practicing and Deepening Lessons With Guided Practice

In this informative video, teacher Tim Daugherty demonstrates the importance of conducting practicing and deepening lessons with guided practice for elementary school students. Through the use of his strategic approach, guided practice, Daugherty efficiently g...

Strand: Practicing and Deepening

Element: Structured Practice

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Elementary School

Modeling

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Conducting Practicing and Deepening Lessons With Modeling

In this informative video, elementary school teacher Natalie Berry demonstrates the effective use of modeling as a strategy for conducting practicing and deepening lessons on structured practice. Through clear and engaging examples, Natalie showcases how model...

Strand: Practicing and Deepening

Element: Structured Practice

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Elementary School

Examining Support

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Examining Errors in Reasoning by Examining Support for Claims

In this instructional video, elementary school teacher Doug Robertson introduces the concept of Examining Errors in Reasoning by Exploring Support for Claims. Through his engaging teaching style, Robertson guides students through the strategy of Examining Supp...

Strand: Practicing and Deepening

Element: Examining Errors in Reasoning

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Elementary School

Fluency Practice

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Conducting Practicing and Deepening Lessons With Fluency Practice

In this video, teacher Tim Daugherty demonstrates an effective strategy for conducting and deepening lessons with fluency practice. Through structured practice, Tim guides elementary school students in mastering their reading fluency by incorporating repetitiv...

Strand: Practicing and Deepening

Element: Structured Practice

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Elementary School

Errors of Misinformation

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Examining Errors in Reasoning by Identifying Misinformation to Practice and Deepen Learning

In this educational video led by teacher Gabriel Ward, elementary school students will learn about examining errors in reasoning through the identification of misinformation. By focusing on the strategy of Errors of Misinformation within the strand of Practici...

Strand: Practicing and Deepening

Element: Examining Errors in Reasoning

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Elementary School

Examining Support

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Examining Errors in Reasoning by Examining Support for Claims

In this informative video, teacher Tim Daugherty walks elementary school students through the strategy of Examining Support to deepen their understanding of the topic of Examining Errors in Reasoning. Through engaging examples and interactive exercises, studen...

Strand: Practicing and Deepening

Element: Examining Errors in Reasoning

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Elementary School

Frequent Structured Practice

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Conducting Practicing and Deepening Lessons With Frequent Structured Practice

Join teacher Laura Wetzel as she provides guidance on conducting practicing and deepening lessons with frequent structured practice in this informative video. Laura will walk elementary school educators through the strategy of frequent structured practice, foc...

Strand: Practicing and Deepening

Element: Structured Practice