Scientific & Engineering Practices
Self-Reflection
1. Read the Scientific and Engineering Practices
2. Use the chart to indicate your perception about how your promote students’ use of these
practices in your classroom
3. Discuss these practices with your table partners/group
4. At the bottom of the page, write about a “best practice” lab or activity that addresses one or
more of the SEPs
Science and Engineering Practices
Degree of Fostering this Practice by
Students in My Classroom
Never
Asking questions (for science) and defining problems
(for engineering)
Developing and Using Models
Planning and Conducting Investigations
Analyzing and Interpreting Data
Using Mathematics and Computational Thinking
Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions
Engaging in Scientific Argument from Evidence
Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information
Best Practice:
Sometimes
Always