Metacognition engages students and teachers in reflection of the learning process—in essence, thinking about thinking. Metacognitive questions give teachers a better understanding of how students are processing content, the types of connections they are making, and how they are constructing knowledge. This insight provides a valuable tool when planning learning experiences to help children contend with big ideas. This Part 3 features a step- by-step annotation of both a collaborative turtle writing project and a model animal project, along with teacher reflection boxes that offer insight into the teacher’s perspective on various learning experiences. Teacher background information, standards, assessment, references, resources, and video links are provided. This book selection also includes the Table of Contents, About the Authors, Appendixes, and Index.