I was recently reading the July-August 2024 issue of Science Scope, a journal published by the National Science Teaching Association.

 

In this issue, I read an article entitled “Phenomena in the Classroom,” written by Patty McGinnis. 

An engaging phenomena is determined more by how the students generate compelling lines of inquiry that create real opportunities for learning.  Paul Anderson’s “Wonder of Science” website has an extensive list of phenomena organized by grade level and standard.  It is available at:

https://thewonderofscience.com/phenomenal