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Artificial intelligence can support you as you design Model-Based Inquiry (MBI) units. Below you’ll find example prompts you can use at different stages of the MBI unit design process.
Artificial intelligence can support you as you design Model-Based Inquiry (MBI) units. Below you’ll find example prompts you can use at different stages of the MBI unit design process.
Finding the right anchoring phenomenon
Finding the right anchoring phenomenon
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I’m designing a science unit and need help identifying a strong anchoring phenomenon that will engage students and spark inquiry.
Please suggest 3–5 specific real-world phenomena (not just general topics), with at least one tied to my local area or region.
For each suggestion, include:
A clear, observable or compelling event for students
Alignment with my unit topic or NGSS standard
A possible driving question (e.g., “Why…?” or “What caused…?”)
A brief note on how it could support the unit storyline or learning goals
Here’s what you need to know:
Grade level: [insert elementary/middle/high school/post-secondary]
Location (city, state, or region): [insert location]
Unit topic or NGSS standard: [insert topic or standard]
(Optional) Local events, ecosystems, or seasonal patterns to consider: [insert if relevant]
➤ After you share the options, please ask:
Would you like more possibilities? Or would you like to go deeper on one of these options—such as how to build a storyline, activities, or assessments around it?
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