Trends
Grades K-12
Big Idea
Trends represent the general direction of change where change is the key word here.The icon is represented by a line graph. The thinking is centered around cause and effect. It's important to not only examine the "why", but also the "so now what?" questions.
Directions
1. Define- Use synonyms, antonyms and symbols
2. Relate- Activate background knowledge
3. Integrate- Use a real world events
4. Apply to learning
When to Use
- describe
- compare and contrast
- identify relationships
- categorize/classify (trends)
- prioritize (the most important rules)
- determine relevance
- judge criteria
- prove with evidence
Depth and Complexity: Trends