#NGSSchat Archive
A Twitter chat focused one helping share ideas and host discussions around NGSS implementation.
Thursday August 17, 2017
9:00 PM EDT
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Aug 17 @ 9:00 PM EDT
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#NGSSchat
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TdiShelton
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:00 PM EDT
Welcome to
#NGSSchat
We’re so excited you’re joining us! Please remember to include
#NGSSchat
in your tweets!
TdiShelton
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:01 PM EDT
We’ll be following a Q1/A1 format. Please respond to the question asked with an “A” and the number.
#NGSSchat
FredEnde
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:01 PM EDT
Please start by introducing yourselves with your name,what you do, and where you’re from!
#NGSSchat
BKd204Sci
Aug 17 @ 9:01 PM EDT
Brian, IL Evening
@TdiShelton
@FredEnde
and the rest of
#NGSSchat
Ts
FredEnde
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:01 PM EDT
Welcome, Brian!
#NGSSchat
In reply to @BKd204Sci, @TdiShelton
TdiShelton
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:01 PM EDT
Good evening IL educators!
#NGSSchat
In reply to @BKd204Sci, @FredEnde
KRScienceLady
Aug 17 @ 9:02 PM EDT
Saying hello from hotel room in MA
#NGSSchat
TdiShelton
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:02 PM EDT
Welcome Kathy!
#NGSSchat
In reply to @KRScienceLady
FredEnde
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:02 PM EDT
Hey Kathy!
#NGSSchat
In reply to @KRScienceLady
BKd204Sci
Aug 17 @ 9:04 PM EDT
"On the road again, Kathy Renfrew is on the road again, teaching PEs to her friends Kathy Renfrew is on the road again!
#ngsschat
In reply to @KRScienceLady
Ted_NSTA
Aug 17 @ 9:04 PM EDT
Hi everyone in
#NGSSchat
land. I'm Ted Willard,
#NSTA
's standards geek and educational cartographer Very excited about the eclipse on 8/21.
auntjennoelle
Aug 17 @ 9:04 PM EDT
Hi everyone. Jen Mutch from Camarillo, CA 6th grade science and math T.
#NGSSchat
TdiShelton
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:04 PM EDT
Welcome Ted!
#NGSSchat
In reply to @Ted_NSTA
tchingelements
Aug 17 @ 9:04 PM EDT
Hello all! I'm Heather a District Sci Coordinator from Oklahoma!
#NGSSchat
TdiShelton
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:04 PM EDT
Welcome Jennifer!
#NGSSchat
In reply to @auntjennoelle
FredEnde
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:04 PM EDT
Hey Ted!
#NGSSchat
In reply to @Ted_NSTA
FredEnde
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:04 PM EDT
Welcome, Jen!
#NGSSchat
In reply to @auntjennoelle
GoffTeaches
Aug 17 @ 9:04 PM EDT
Hello
#ngsschat
...I am Trevor and I will teach chemistry in Michigan (my first year teaching with the NGSS)
FredEnde
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:04 PM EDT
Hey Heather! Thanks for being here!
#NGSSchat
In reply to @tchingelements
biologygoddess
Aug 17 @ 9:05 PM EDT
Hello! Bonnie back from a summer "slumber"
#ngsschat
TdiShelton
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:05 PM EDT
Welcome Heather! When does school start in Oklahoma!
#NGSSchat
In reply to @tchingelements
richbacolor
Aug 17 @ 9:05 PM EDT
Hello all. Rich from the Mitten. Will be in and out a bit. Always happy to learn from this group.
#NGSSChat
FredEnde
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:05 PM EDT
Welcome Trevor!
#NGSSchat
In reply to @GoffTeaches
FredEnde
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:05 PM EDT
Hey Bonnie!
#NGSSchat
In reply to @biologygoddess
sarahmomof3boys
Aug 17 @ 9:05 PM EDT
Hello! First timer in
#ngsschat
I'm a 4th grade math/science/ss teacher in Iowa
FredEnde
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:05 PM EDT
Welcome, Rich!
#NGSSchat
In reply to @richbacolor
maryfazz
Aug 17 @ 9:05 PM EDT
Hi! Mary,7th grade sci teacher from Franklin, WI. Just getting ready to head to Nashville for my 25th Anniversary &
#eclipse2017
#NGSSchat
TdiShelton
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:05 PM EDT
Welcome Trevor -- will this year coming up be the first
#NGSS
year?
#NGSSchat
In reply to @GoffTeaches
FredEnde
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:05 PM EDT
Welcome, Sarah! Great to have you here!
#NGSSchat
In reply to @sarahmomof3boys
kmgill135
Aug 17 @ 9:05 PM EDT
Kathy here from CA.
#NGSSchat
FredEnde
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:06 PM EDT
Welcome, Mary! We love Nashville!
#NGSSchat
In reply to @maryfazz
biologygoddess
Aug 17 @ 9:06 PM EDT
Hi Ya Fred!
#ngsschat
In reply to @FredEnde
TdiShelton
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:06 PM EDT
Hi Bonnie! Great to see you!
#NGSSchat
In reply to @biologygoddess
FredEnde
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:06 PM EDT
Hey Kathy!
#NGSSchat
In reply to @kmgill135
TdiShelton
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:06 PM EDT
Welcome Rich!
#NGSSchat
In reply to @richbacolor
TdiShelton
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:06 PM EDT
Welcome Sarah-- great to see you!
#NGSSchat
In reply to @sarahmomof3boys
Sci_Rem
Aug 17 @ 9:06 PM EDT
Jeff Remington. Pa. Hoping to get our state to adopt NGSS or something similar. Our standards date back to 2002.
#NGSSchat
richbacolor
Aug 17 @ 9:06 PM EDT
Welcome to the best science PD on twitter
#ngsschat
In reply to @sarahmomof3boys
biologygoddess
Aug 17 @ 9:06 PM EDT
great to be back
#ngsschat
In reply to @TdiShelton
FredEnde
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:06 PM EDT
Welcome, Jeff!
#NGSSchat
In reply to @Sci_Rem
TdiShelton
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:07 PM EDT
Welcome Mary-- we are in TN too!
#NGSSchat
In reply to @maryfazz
BKd204Sci
Aug 17 @ 9:07 PM EDT
I'll second that comment!
#ngsschat
In reply to @richbacolor, @sarahmomof3boys
biologygoddess
Aug 17 @ 9:07 PM EDT
Hello Rich!
#ngsschat
In reply to @richbacolor
TdiShelton
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:07 PM EDT
Welcome Kathy!
#NGSSchat
In reply to @kmgill135
FredEnde
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:07 PM EDT
Ready for Question 1?
#NGSSchat
nlrhoades
Aug 17 @ 9:08 PM EDT
Nicole from Frederick, MD
#NGSSchat
richbacolor
Aug 17 @ 9:08 PM EDT
Much to learn from this group of Sci Ts even if adoption is down the road.
#NGSSchat
In reply to @Sci_Rem
FredEnde
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:08 PM EDT
Q1. What is your overarching goal for your
#NGSS
work this year?
#NGSSchat
FredEnde
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:08 PM EDT
Hey Nicole!
#NGSSchat
In reply to @nlrhoades
Ted_NSTA
Aug 17 @ 9:09 PM EDT
Before we get started, I'd like to share a blog I did with
@jeremy_peacock
about unpacking 3D Standards.
#NGSSchat
https://t.co/OTcEiCGn41
TdiShelton
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:09 PM EDT
Welcome Jeff! This is a great video that gets to that point!
https://t.co/XkUXgacuv8
#NGSSchat
In reply to @Sci_Rem
TdiShelton
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:09 PM EDT
Love that tweet!
#NGSSchat
richbacolor
Aug 17 @ 9:06 PM EDT
Welcome to the best science PD on twitter
#ngsschat
In reply to @sarahmomof3boys
MsBolandSci
Aug 17 @ 9:09 PM EDT
Hi everyone! Cathy joining from Chicago, summer is coming to an end!
#NGSSchat
FredEnde
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:09 PM EDT
Welcome, Cathy!
#NGSSchat
In reply to @MsBolandSci
biologygoddess
Aug 17 @ 9:09 PM EDT
A1 base our units on anchor phenomena & differentiate from there, increase authenticity & SEPs
#ngsschat
TdiShelton
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:10 PM EDT
Welcome Nicole!
#NGSSchat
In reply to @nlrhoades
nlrhoades
Aug 17 @ 9:10 PM EDT
A1: refine learning progressions from last year, develop additional ones, increase use of phenomena, keep breathing!
#NGSSchat
TdiShelton
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:10 PM EDT
#NGSSchat
happening now! Pls join us!
FredEnde
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:08 PM EDT
Q1. What is your overarching goal for your
#NGSS
work this year?
#NGSSchat
MsBolandSci
Aug 17 @ 9:10 PM EDT
Can I be on the fence???
#ngsschat
In reply to @BKd204Sci
richbacolor
Aug 17 @ 9:10 PM EDT
A1: My goal is #1 from the implementation indicator list: ALL students have the opportunity to learn high quality science.
#ngsschat
FredEnde
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:08 PM EDT
Q1. What is your overarching goal for your
#NGSS
work this year?
#NGSSchat
TdiShelton
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:10 PM EDT
I can't wait to read this-- 2 great minds!
#NGSSchat
Ted_NSTA
Aug 17 @ 9:09 PM EDT
Before we get started, I'd like to share a blog I did with
@jeremy_peacock
about unpacking 3D Standards.
#NGSSchat
https://t.co/OTcEiCGn41
FredEnde
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:11 PM EDT
What phenomena are you tying to?
#NGSSchat
In reply to @biologygoddess
BKd204Sci
Aug 17 @ 9:11 PM EDT
The dad in me wishes I had 2 more weeks...the sci T is chomping at the bit!
#ngsschat
In reply to @MsBolandSci
FredEnde
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:11 PM EDT
That last one is really important!
#NGSSchat
In reply to @nlrhoades
jaclyn_austin
Aug 17 @ 9:11 PM EDT
A1:Overarching goal to help foster equitable
#NGSS
aligned opportunities for ALL students in science 6-12
#NGSSchat
TdiShelton
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:11 PM EDT
Welcome Cathy!
#NGSSchat
In reply to @MsBolandSci
VogelWendi
Aug 17 @ 9:11 PM EDT
Good evening all! Just had my eclipse glasses order from 2 weeks ago. I need cheering up. Wendi from MI! Sci Consultant
#ngsschat
BMSscienceteach
Aug 17 @ 9:11 PM EDT
Patrick from Lexington, KY. 8th grade science teacher and very late to the party.
#ngsschat
MsBolandSci
Aug 17 @ 9:11 PM EDT
A1: To make the shift to standards based grading for next school year, it's a transition year.
#ngsschat
FredEnde
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:08 PM EDT
Q1. What is your overarching goal for your
#NGSS
work this year?
#NGSSchat
FredEnde
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:11 PM EDT
How will you go about doing this?
#NGSSchat
In reply to @jaclyn_austin
FredEnde
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:11 PM EDT
What happened to the glasses?
#NGSSchat
In reply to @VogelWendi
GoffTeaches
Aug 17 @ 9:12 PM EDT
A1 I think that one of my goals is to become fluent in the language of the NGSS. I feel I get the spirit of it, but not the vocab
#ngsschat
Ted_NSTA
Aug 17 @ 9:12 PM EDT
A1: Two things come to mind; 1. Finishing the NGSS Atlas 2. Dev. coherent & comprehensive menu of 3D PD for NSTA with
@TdiShelton
#NGSSchat
FredEnde
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:08 PM EDT
Q1. What is your overarching goal for your
#NGSS
work this year?
#NGSSchat
FredEnde
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:12 PM EDT
How will you work to make sure it is accessible to all?
#NGSSchat
In reply to @richbacolor
kmgill135
Aug 17 @ 9:12 PM EDT
A1: Get my learning progressions in a form that others can use.
#NGSSchat
BKd204Sci
Aug 17 @ 9:12 PM EDT
A1 Build a more complete
#NGSS
CR Not just in using the 3Ds, but making them visible & intentional each day
#ngsschat
BMSscienceteach
Aug 17 @ 9:12 PM EDT
A1 - Overarching goal - to push the process of science through being intentional about using the CCC's in my class.
#ngsschat
TdiShelton
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:12 PM EDT
A1 My goals are to have as many conversations as I can with educators about their
#NGSS
goals & needs
#NGSSchat
nlrhoades
Aug 17 @ 9:12 PM EDT
Welcome to the club! We need a SBG/NGSS chat!
#NGSSchat
In reply to @MsBolandSci
maryfazz
Aug 17 @ 9:12 PM EDT
A1 Restructuring units to be PBL while still staying true to NGSS. Currently working on Force/Motion.
#NGSSchat
sarahmomof3boys
Aug 17 @ 9:12 PM EDT
A1: I want to provide more hands on activities & inquiry based learning
#ngsschat
FredEnde
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:12 PM EDT
Excited to help
@NSTA
accomplish #2! :)
#NGSSchat
Ted_NSTA
Aug 17 @ 9:12 PM EDT
A1: Two things come to mind; 1. Finishing the NGSS Atlas 2. Dev. coherent & comprehensive menu of 3D PD for NSTA with
@TdiShelton
#NGSSchat
FredEnde
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:08 PM EDT
Q1. What is your overarching goal for your
#NGSS
work this year?
#NGSSchat
FredEnde
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:13 PM EDT
How will you get started?
#NGSSchat
In reply to @GoffTeaches
BMSscienceteach
Aug 17 @ 9:13 PM EDT
A1) I want my kids to be able to talk the talk about the CCC's. Not just say the words but get what the CCC's are truly about.
#NGSSchat
VogelWendi
Aug 17 @ 9:13 PM EDT
Couldn't fill the order. Of course that would have been good to know 2 weeks ago when I placed the order.
#ngsschat
In reply to @FredEnde
tchingelements
Aug 17 @ 9:13 PM EDT
A1 District wide implementation of 3 dimensions & steps needed 2 support all Ts including elementary
#NGSSchat
auntjennoelle
Aug 17 @ 9:13 PM EDT
A1: Our overarching goal for this year is to develop & teach more integrated units.
#ngsschat
FredEnde
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:08 PM EDT
Q1. What is your overarching goal for your
#NGSS
work this year?
#NGSSchat
TdiShelton
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:13 PM EDT
Love that process. We used a "shark tank" routine to vet phenomena w/ students
#NGSSchat
In reply to @biologygoddess
BKd204Sci
Aug 17 @ 9:13 PM EDT
That word intentional is being said more & more by Ts I've talked to...that is the key, making
#ngsschat
intentional not passive
#ngsschat
In reply to @BMSscienceteach
tjscience
Aug 17 @ 9:14 PM EDT
Hey all! Such an exciting time for science!!!
#NGSSchat
#NGSS
richbacolor
Aug 17 @ 9:14 PM EDT
Same. Same. Same. ❤️ed your
#nsta
presentation this year. Need to go back to my notes on that!
#ngsschat
In reply to @jaclyn_austin
MsBolandSci
Aug 17 @ 9:14 PM EDT
This is a great goal! I just started to tackle this last year! So much more work to do in this area
#ngsschat
BMSscienceteach
Aug 17 @ 9:13 PM EDT
A1) I want my kids to be able to talk the talk about the CCC's. Not just say the words but get what the CCC's are truly about.
#NGSSchat
Ted_NSTA
Aug 17 @ 9:14 PM EDT
Please keep me informed on how your work with standards based grading goes. Lots of people are interested in this.
#NGSSchat
In reply to @MsBolandSci
BMSscienceteach
Aug 17 @ 9:14 PM EDT
Just your regular push to get you all to sign up to host
@NGSS_tweeps
this year for a week. It really is a blast.
#ngsschat
#scichat
FredEnde
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:14 PM EDT
Ridiculous!
#NGSSchat
In reply to @VogelWendi
jaclyn_austin
Aug 17 @ 9:14 PM EDT
Modeling resources from
@STEMTeachTools
w/teachers- foster discourse, collaborative environments where students feel valued
#NGSSchat
FredEnde
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:11 PM EDT
How will you go about doing this?
#NGSSchat
In reply to @jaclyn_austin
kmgill135
Aug 17 @ 9:14 PM EDT
Really liked your answer to Q8. Teachers need to hear that.
#Ngsschat
Ted_NSTA
Aug 17 @ 9:09 PM EDT
Before we get started, I'd like to share a blog I did with
@jeremy_peacock
about unpacking 3D Standards.
#NGSSchat
https://t.co/OTcEiCGn41
TechieTeachOtt
Aug 17 @ 9:14 PM EDT
A1 Bringing
#NGSS
into my pull out gifted program through connections with Math & ELA. I did some last year, but will kick it up!
#ngsschat
biologygoddess
Aug 17 @ 9:14 PM EDT
Start w/observing brine shrimp to intro characteristics of life & simple experimental design (this is grade 9)
#ngsschat
In reply to @FredEnde
TdiShelton
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:14 PM EDT
This is such a great plan-- use Ss data & new insight to refine progressions while working on new ones!
#NGSSchat
nlrhoades
Aug 17 @ 9:10 PM EDT
A1: refine learning progressions from last year, develop additional ones, increase use of phenomena, keep breathing!
#NGSSchat
FredEnde
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:14 PM EDT
Where will you start?
#NGSSchat
In reply to @auntjennoelle
sdotger
Aug 17 @ 9:15 PM EDT
A1: Support the development of 6 public research lessons focused on
#NGSS
#NGSSchat
BKd204Sci
Aug 17 @ 9:15 PM EDT
I met w/grp of Ts Mon&Tues who use SBG They were really into the aspects w/
#NGSS
#ngsschat
In reply to @nlrhoades, @MsBolandSci
jaclyn_austin
Aug 17 @ 9:15 PM EDT
Thanks
@richbacolor
! I think there will be an updated version in
#NSTA18
ATL!
#ngsschat
richbacolor
Aug 17 @ 9:14 PM EDT
Same. Same. Same. ❤️ed your
#nsta
presentation this year. Need to go back to my notes on that!
#ngsschat
In reply to @jaclyn_austin
FredEnde
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:15 PM EDT
Why are brines such a great example?
#NGSSchat
In reply to @biologygoddess
MsBolandSci
Aug 17 @ 9:15 PM EDT
I absolutely will! I'm ready to dive into this in a few weeks. Starting with my rubrics
#ngsschat
In reply to @Ted_NSTA
heyheymsK
Aug 17 @ 9:15 PM EDT
We "NGSS-ed" all our units last year so can't wait to make them better and develop more 3-D assessments. Phew, it's hard work!
#NGSSchat
In reply to @FredEnde
Ted_NSTA
Aug 17 @ 9:15 PM EDT
Brian... CR = ?
#NGSSchat
In reply to @BKd204Sci
iconohash
Aug 17 @ 9:15 PM EDT
Your daily conversation report is ready for
#NGSSchat
for Aug 16th
https://t.co/lFfsuuWTHL
richbacolor
Aug 17 @ 9:15 PM EDT
Would love to help connect classrooms across Detroit metro area around common Phenomena
#ngsschat
In reply to @FredEnde
FredEnde
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:15 PM EDT
How did you go about doing this? Where did you start?
#NGSSchat
In reply to @heyheymsK
VogelWendi
Aug 17 @ 9:16 PM EDT
A1 Need to get something for Ts w/ some training to try, try, try! I want Ts to see how this is different.
#ngsschat
KRScienceLady
Aug 17 @ 9:16 PM EDT
A1 to educators unpack & implement new science standards ,find ways to engage elem teachers implement three-dimensional learning
#ngsschat
TdiShelton
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:16 PM EDT
I can't wait to hear about your year & how your fantastic team of teachers progresses down this path!
#NGSSchat
In reply to @jaclyn_austin
BMSscienceteach
Aug 17 @ 9:16 PM EDT
That will be a goal for me as well. Working on rubrics that are useful.
#ngsschat
In reply to @MsBolandSci, @Ted_NSTA
BKd204Sci
Aug 17 @ 9:16 PM EDT
class room Trying to use my wicked Twitter abbrev. skills more often this year
#ngsschat
In reply to @Ted_NSTA
MsBolandSci
Aug 17 @ 9:16 PM EDT
It's an amazing experience! I'm looking forward to doing it again!
#ngsschat
BMSscienceteach
Aug 17 @ 9:14 PM EDT
Just your regular push to get you all to sign up to host
@NGSS_tweeps
this year for a week. It really is a blast.
#ngsschat
#scichat
TdiShelton
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:16 PM EDT
Welcome Wendi!
#NGSSchat
In reply to @VogelWendi
TdiShelton
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:16 PM EDT
Welcome Patrick!
#NGSSchat
In reply to @BMSscienceteach
richbacolor
Aug 17 @ 9:17 PM EDT
Would love to engage Ss from diverse districts together in common pursuit for explanations and solutions.
#ngsschat
In reply to @FredEnde
biologygoddess
Aug 17 @ 9:17 PM EDT
first observe cysts then watch them grow & develop in gradients of salt
#ngsschat
In reply to @FredEnde
TdiShelton
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:17 PM EDT
Q2. How did you arrive at that goal? What analysis of evidence led you to this point?
#NGSSchat
FredEnde
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:17 PM EDT
Do you have a series of terms, words, etc. that you want to hit first?
#NGSSchat
In reply to @GoffTeaches
Ted_NSTA
Aug 17 @ 9:17 PM EDT
Thanks Kathy.
#NGSSchat
In reply to @kmgill135
MsBolandSci
Aug 17 @ 9:18 PM EDT
Love this idea! 💡💡💡
#ngsschat
richbacolor
Aug 17 @ 9:17 PM EDT
Would love to engage Ss from diverse districts together in common pursuit for explanations and solutions.
#ngsschat
In reply to @FredEnde
FredEnde
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:18 PM EDT
Awesome!
#NGSSchat
In reply to @biologygoddess
tjscience
Aug 17 @ 9:18 PM EDT
We were SOOOOO lucky to work with Christina Kishimoto in CT - so excited for you to have her working with you in HI!
#NGSSchat
#NGSS
HIDOE808
Aug 17 @ 8:29 PM EDT
So many great things happening in our schools. Follow their progress on Twitter:
https://t.co/52HnoBHrXX
#StriveHI
TdiShelton
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:18 PM EDT
There are some great supports here!
https://t.co/uQ8V78sBCa
#NGSSchat
In reply to @GoffTeaches
jaclyn_austin
Aug 17 @ 9:18 PM EDT
@kmgill135
we have been using the UbD template from
@grantwiggins
@jaymctighe
alllowed us to communicate progressions nicely
#NGSSChat
In reply to @kmgill135, @kmgill135, @grantwiggins, @jaymctighe
biologygoddess
Aug 17 @ 9:18 PM EDT
Last year was my first (clunky) year, this year I will try to blog through it
#ngsschat
In reply to @MsBolandSci
TdiShelton
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:18 PM EDT
I am excited about both of those goals as well!
#NGSSchat
In reply to @Ted_NSTA
MsBolandSci
Aug 17 @ 9:19 PM EDT
A2: SBG is IMO the only way to truly assess NGSS. Aside from it being a district shift, I'm ready to do away with letter grades
#ngsschat
TdiShelton
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:17 PM EDT
Q2. How did you arrive at that goal? What analysis of evidence led you to this point?
#NGSSchat
TechieTeachOtt
Aug 17 @ 9:19 PM EDT
LOVE standards based grading! Look into
#masterylearning
w/
@thegridmethod
to support the work you do. It makes the process easy!
#ngsschat
In reply to @MsBolandSci, @thegridmethod
FredEnde
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:19 PM EDT
How else were your grading/reporting practices change?
#NGSSchat
In reply to @MsBolandSci
TdiShelton
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:19 PM EDT
I know how challenging that can be-- some of the hardest work. Visible thinking!
#NGSSchat
In reply to @kmgill135
BKd204Sci
Aug 17 @ 9:19 PM EDT
A2 Talking/working w/Ts & listening to their walk showed me some areas I can improve on, can stay level always have to be growing
#ngsschat
Sci_Rem
Aug 17 @ 9:19 PM EDT
A bit off topic, but please reply what sates U R from and did your state adopt NGSS? Are your state Assessments NGSS based?
#ngsschat
FredEnde
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:20 PM EDT
Importance of knowing your learners when building outcomes!
#NGSSchat
BKd204Sci
Aug 17 @ 9:19 PM EDT
A2 Talking/working w/Ts & listening to their walk showed me some areas I can improve on, can stay level always have to be growing
#ngsschat
TechieTeachOtt
Aug 17 @ 9:20 PM EDT
Where do you blog?
#ngsschat
In reply to @biologygoddess, @MsBolandSci
MsBolandSci
Aug 17 @ 9:20 PM EDT
Thank you!! I definitely will check out these resources!
#ngsschat
TechieTeachOtt
Aug 17 @ 9:19 PM EDT
LOVE standards based grading! Look into
#masterylearning
w/
@thegridmethod
to support the work you do. It makes the process easy!
#ngsschat
In reply to @MsBolandSci, @thegridmethod
nlrhoades
Aug 17 @ 9:20 PM EDT
A2: didn't hit all PEs last year. Learned in hindsight about where things can be enhanced/cut. Lots of reflection!
#NGSSchat
KRScienceLady
Aug 17 @ 9:20 PM EDT
one of my favorite ways of teaching
#ngsschat
auntjennoelle
Aug 17 @ 9:13 PM EDT
A1: Our overarching goal for this year is to develop & teach more integrated units.
#ngsschat
FredEnde
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:08 PM EDT
Q1. What is your overarching goal for your
#NGSS
work this year?
#NGSSchat
biologygoddess
Aug 17 @ 9:20 PM EDT
phew!
#fredlikesit
#ngsschat
In reply to @FredEnde
BMSscienceteach
Aug 17 @ 9:20 PM EDT
A2) How did I get here? The kids weren't able to articulate what the CCC's were and how they worked.
#ngsschat
richbacolor
Aug 17 @ 9:20 PM EDT
Save my seat.
#ngsschat
In reply to @jaclyn_austin
TdiShelton
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:20 PM EDT
It really changes the magic of the classroom when student questions connected to phenomena drive teaching and learning
#NGSSchat
In reply to @sarahmomof3boys
BKd204Sci
Aug 17 @ 9:20 PM EDT
Chasing a letter does not make you think at a higher level
#ngsschat
In reply to @MsBolandSci
richbacolor
Aug 17 @ 9:21 PM EDT
Indeed.
#NGSSchat
In reply to @BMSscienceteach
KRScienceLady
Aug 17 @ 9:21 PM EDT
i very much agree
#ngsschat
In reply to @MsBolandSci
TdiShelton
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:21 PM EDT
What steps has your district taken so far?
#NGSSchat
In reply to @tchingelements
TechieTeachOtt
Aug 17 @ 9:21 PM EDT
A2 Gifted pullout programs are most effective w/ direct connections to grade content. Might as well hit multiple contents at once!
#ngsschat
GoffTeaches
Aug 17 @ 9:22 PM EDT
A2 I think communication is important, so I would like to use the same language as fellow educators and teach my Ss to do the same
#ngsschat
richbacolor
Aug 17 @ 9:22 PM EDT
Also love work I've been seeing for place-based science from
@semiscoalition
Ts.
#NGSSChat
In reply to @maryfazz, @semiscoalition
kmgill135
Aug 17 @ 9:22 PM EDT
In CA, NGSS based test field tested last year. This year it will be given as a pilot.
#NGSSChat
Sci_Rem
Aug 17 @ 9:19 PM EDT
A bit off topic, but please reply what sates U R from and did your state adopt NGSS? Are your state Assessments NGSS based?
#ngsschat
FredEnde
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:22 PM EDT
A great start. The practices continue to be a great way to get educators thinking about pedagogy!
#NGSSchat
In reply to @GoffTeaches
nlrhoades
Aug 17 @ 9:22 PM EDT
As would I and
@mshlavinka
She and I will be at NSTA in Baltimore!
#NGSSchat
In reply to @MsBolandSci, @Ted_NSTA, @mshlavinka
Ted_NSTA
Aug 17 @ 9:22 PM EDT
A2: Ts have responded well to NSTA's existing PD and the Quick Ref Guide, & asked for more PD and more resources (like the Atlas)
#NGSSchat
TdiShelton
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:17 PM EDT
Q2. How did you arrive at that goal? What analysis of evidence led you to this point?
#NGSSchat
TdiShelton
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:23 PM EDT
Agreed-- One of the biggest game-changers for us was when I was very intentional about my questions to support Ss in sense-making
#NGSSchat
In reply to @BKd204Sci, @BMSscienceteach
FredEnde
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:23 PM EDT
Can they now?
#NGSSchat
BMSscienceteach
Aug 17 @ 9:20 PM EDT
A2) How did I get here? The kids weren't able to articulate what the CCC's were and how they worked.
#ngsschat
MsBolandSci
Aug 17 @ 9:23 PM EDT
I developed and assessed using exceeds, meets and approaching rubrics however still had to assign them letter grades
#ngsschat
In reply to @FredEnde
TechieTeachOtt
Aug 17 @ 9:23 PM EDT
I am SO ready for education to get rid of letter grades. They are averages of averages that end up meaning nothing!
#ngsschat
In reply to @MsBolandSci
BKd204Sci
Aug 17 @ 9:23 PM EDT
Being on the same plain w/Ss & Ts in the language we use really enhances overall communication
#ngsschat
In reply to @GoffTeaches
VogelWendi
Aug 17 @ 9:24 PM EDT
MI is adopted NGSS state, with some added MI-centric PEs. We r writing NGSS items, 3D aligned w/
@tjheckyeah
leading the charge.
#ngsschat
In reply to @Sci_Rem, @tjheckyeah
TdiShelton
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:24 PM EDT
I would love to hear examples and updates as your team does this throughout the year!
#NGSSchat
TechieTeachOtt
Aug 17 @ 9:14 PM EDT
A1 Bringing
#NGSS
into my pull out gifted program through connections with Math & ELA. I did some last year, but will kick it up!
#ngsschat
GoffTeaches
Aug 17 @ 9:24 PM EDT
Getting Ss to explain/articulate what they are thinking is something that I struggle with.
#NGSSchat
In reply to @BMSscienceteach
BMSscienceteach
Aug 17 @ 9:24 PM EDT
Yeah. For sure. I have to work on my own questioning but need to help my students begin to shift their thinking.
#NGSSchat
In reply to @TdiShelton, @BKd204Sci
auntjennoelle
Aug 17 @ 9:25 PM EDT
we are planning on starting w/ Systems- connecting Cells, Body systems and earth systems. The Ss have guiding Q that connects PEs
#ngsschat
In reply to @FredEnde
GoffTeaches
Aug 17 @ 9:25 PM EDT
Communication is key!
#NGSSchat
In reply to @BKd204Sci
BMSscienceteach
Aug 17 @ 9:25 PM EDT
Day Two so far - Much more intentional. We are already talking Cause and Effect, Systems.
#NGSSchat
In reply to @FredEnde
mrshigginsri
Aug 17 @ 9:25 PM EDT
Hello from the smallest state! Carolyn from RI, middle-level teacher, and eclipse-geek joining late
#ngsschat
FredEnde
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:25 PM EDT
Great book to check out as you consider grading/reporting: On Your Mark, by
@tguskey
. Phenomenal read.
#NGSSchat
In reply to @MsBolandSci, @tguskey
sdotger
Aug 17 @ 9:25 PM EDT
Public lessons provide the community of teachers a shared experience to drive further inquiry into teaching/learning relationship
#NGSSchat
KRScienceLady
Aug 17 @ 9:25 PM EDT
hoping to see some of your work
@MsBolandSci
#ngsschat
MsBolandSci
Aug 17 @ 9:23 PM EDT
I developed and assessed using exceeds, meets and approaching rubrics however still had to assign them letter grades
#ngsschat
In reply to @FredEnde
maryfazz
Aug 17 @ 9:25 PM EDT
A2 District is shifting to more
@BIEpbl
PBL. Love giving students more voice & choice over their learning.
#NGSSchat
TdiShelton
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:25 PM EDT
Agreed-- and I am going to focus a lot on assessments this year as well. I have a lot I want to read!
#NGSSchat
In reply to @heyheymsK, @FredEnde
FredEnde
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:26 PM EDT
Being intentional is so important. Why do we do what we do?
#NGSSchat
In reply to @BMSscienceteach
BKd204Sci
Aug 17 @ 9:26 PM EDT
You are not alone here! The literacy aspect of
#NGSS
is huge, starts w/building confidence in how Ss use
#CER
Get them arguing!
#ngsschat
In reply to @GoffTeaches, @BMSscienceteach
FredEnde
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:26 PM EDT
Q3 coming up now!
#NGSSchat
KRScienceLady
Aug 17 @ 9:26 PM EDT
I would be very interested in your work
#ngsschat
auntjennoelle
Aug 17 @ 9:25 PM EDT
we are planning on starting w/ Systems- connecting Cells, Body systems and earth systems. The Ss have guiding Q that connects PEs
#ngsschat
In reply to @FredEnde
kmgill135
Aug 17 @ 9:26 PM EDT
It is worth the effort. Even my 4th graders became very proficient at this. Needed lots of scaffolding and practice.
#ngsschat
GoffTeaches
Aug 17 @ 9:24 PM EDT
Getting Ss to explain/articulate what they are thinking is something that I struggle with.
#NGSSchat
In reply to @BMSscienceteach
FredEnde
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:27 PM EDT
Q3. What are some of your subgoals for
#NGSS
work? How do they relate to your primary goal?
#NGSSchat
Ted_NSTA
Aug 17 @ 9:27 PM EDT
Hey, I'm going to be at
#NSTA
in Baltimore too. What a coincidence!
#NGSSchat
nlrhoades
Aug 17 @ 9:22 PM EDT
As would I and
@mshlavinka
She and I will be at NSTA in Baltimore!
#NGSSchat
In reply to @MsBolandSci, @Ted_NSTA, @mshlavinka
BMSscienceteach
Aug 17 @ 9:27 PM EDT
We were talking in class today that if they understand how to ID patterns and explain their usefulness, that is huge.
#NGSSchat
In reply to @FredEnde
mrshigginsri
Aug 17 @ 9:27 PM EDT
I'm teaching 7th grade 2nd time since NGSS implementation (in a 7/8 loop) so I am excited to refine lessons I already taught A1
#ngsschat
richbacolor
Aug 17 @ 9:27 PM EDT
@BKd204Sci
@BMSscienceteach
Check these tweets from earlier this week for CCCs.
#NGSSChat
Prof_mlubkowitz
Aug 16 @ 5:15 PM EDT
@richbacolor
@HeinemannPub
@vbangjensen
Many reasons! 1) CCC encompass mindset that unites scientists regardless of discipline or content
GoffTeaches
Aug 17 @ 9:28 PM EDT
I have big plans for CERs in my class! (literacy was one of my favorite courses in my grad edu program)
#NGSSchat
In reply to @BKd204Sci, @BMSscienceteach
BMSscienceteach
Aug 17 @ 9:28 PM EDT
A3) Subgoal One - develop assessments that truly assess for the CCC's.
#NGSSchat
TdiShelton
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:28 PM EDT
Welcome Carolyn!
#NGSSchat
In reply to @mrshigginsri
biologygoddess
Aug 17 @ 9:28 PM EDT
https://t.co/xhuNUsgmlu
#ngsschat
In reply to @TechieTeachOtt, @MsBolandSci
TechieTeachOtt
Aug 17 @ 9:28 PM EDT
Did engineering and force & motion last year. Want to create something for the cross cutting concept of energy flow in ecosystems.
#ngsschat
In reply to @TdiShelton
TechieTeachOtt
Aug 17 @ 9:29 PM EDT
Thanks!
#ngsschat
In reply to @biologygoddess, @MsBolandSci
TdiShelton
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:29 PM EDT
Question 3 here!
#NGSSchat
FredEnde
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:27 PM EDT
Q3. What are some of your subgoals for
#NGSS
work? How do they relate to your primary goal?
#NGSSchat
MsBolandSci
Aug 17 @ 9:29 PM EDT
A3: Develop assessments and rubrics that incorporate and contain criteria for CCC consistently
#ngsschat
FredEnde
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:29 PM EDT
Right. A big part of learning is around transfer, right? The CCCs are really useful for that!
#NGSSchat
In reply to @BMSscienceteach
nlrhoades
Aug 17 @ 9:29 PM EDT
A3: stronger emphasis on CCCs. It's my weak point for sure.
#NGSSchat
FredEnde
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:29 PM EDT
Why? What makes this an area of development for you?
#NGSSchat
In reply to @nlrhoades
richbacolor
Aug 17 @ 9:29 PM EDT
A3) Time to define and elevate 3D assessment in multiple performance tasks vs one time "tests"
#NGSSChat
TdiShelton
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:29 PM EDT
That is so exciting-- I would love that
#NGSSchat
In reply to @mrshigginsri
auntjennoelle
Aug 17 @ 9:30 PM EDT
I will keep you posted 👍🏻 basing it on
#CANGSS
framework and some lessons from
@STEMscopes
#ngsschat
In reply to @KRScienceLady, @STEMscopes
KRScienceLady
Aug 17 @ 9:30 PM EDT
Great coleague from VT. They presented at a workshop for me.their book and they amazing when thinking about cross-cutting concepts
#ngsschat
Prof_mlubkowitz
Aug 16 @ 5:15 PM EDT
@richbacolor
@HeinemannPub
@vbangjensen
Many reasons! 1) CCC encompass mindset that unites scientists regardless of discipline or content
MsBolandSci
Aug 17 @ 9:30 PM EDT
Goal setting around CCC seems to be a common theme with us. How can we make this stronger?
#ngsschat
mrshigginsri
Aug 17 @ 9:30 PM EDT
Also eval this year- Danielson model. SLOs on CER and Data Analysis. Feel free to share rubrics/ideas if you are in same boat!
#ngsschat
Ted_NSTA
Aug 17 @ 9:30 PM EDT
A3: One thing
@TdiShelton
& I discussed today is dev. a 2-day workshop with that introduces 3D and uses the NGSS Lesson Screener
#NGSSchat
FredEnde
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:27 PM EDT
Q3. What are some of your subgoals for
#NGSS
work? How do they relate to your primary goal?
#NGSSchat
BKd204Sci
Aug 17 @ 9:30 PM EDT
A3 Continue to have Ss be co-owners w/me in cr The more we work together the more we will live not learn
#NGSS
in the cr
#ngsschat
tjscience
Aug 17 @ 9:30 PM EDT
A3: Working with Principals. Teachers need support while they take risks in the classroom
#ngsschat
#ngss
VogelWendi
Aug 17 @ 9:31 PM EDT
Willing to schedule this time with some friends together on this one?
#NGSSChat
In reply to @richbacolor
BMSscienceteach
Aug 17 @ 9:31 PM EDT
A3) 2nd Subgoal - as scientists talk or work with my kids have them intentionally talk about the CCC's and how they use them.
#ngsschat
nlrhoades
Aug 17 @ 9:31 PM EDT
I feel like I'm making great gains w/Ss on SEPs but they're still struggling with the "zoom out" function.
#NGSSchat
In reply to @FredEnde
MsBolandSci
Aug 17 @ 9:31 PM EDT
I would love to focus on the word "multiple" this year as well!
#ngsschat
In reply to @richbacolor
KRScienceLady
Aug 17 @ 9:31 PM EDT
https://t.co/SUIguXfkDw
#ngsschat
MsBolandSci
Aug 17 @ 9:32 PM EDT
Absolutely!! Always ready to share with you!
#ngsschat
In reply to @KRScienceLady
FredEnde
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:32 PM EDT
Awesome. Why two days?
#NGSSchat
In reply to @Ted_NSTA, @TdiShelton
Sci_Rem
Aug 17 @ 9:32 PM EDT
My sub goals is to raise awareness of as many stakeholders as I can that PA standards are outdated and NGSS promotes STEM
#ngsschat
richbacolor
Aug 17 @ 9:32 PM EDT
I'm CCCing a lot of CCC related goals in
#NGSSChat
right now. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 The third rail of the 3D finally getting some respect!
VogelWendi
Aug 17 @ 9:33 PM EDT
See if this helps at all. I used 4 eval tools for conversational doc for eval purposes.
https://t.co/Unt6J9fZPy
#ngsschat
In reply to @mrshigginsri
auntjennoelle
Aug 17 @ 9:33 PM EDT
A3:Developing more performance based assessments and improving my own lessons on CERs
#ngsschat
FredEnde
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:27 PM EDT
Q3. What are some of your subgoals for
#NGSS
work? How do they relate to your primary goal?
#NGSSchat
Ted_NSTA
Aug 17 @ 9:33 PM EDT
So many mentions of CCCs tonight deserves a Jan Brady reference (trade mark Ted Willard) ;)
#NGSSchat
richbacolor
Aug 17 @ 9:33 PM EDT
Yes please
#NGSSChat
In reply to @mrshigginsri
mrshigginsri
Aug 17 @ 9:33 PM EDT
A3 as a teacher-leader in RI: communication, coordination, collaboration are goals at all levels and in all ways!
#ngsschat
TdiShelton
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:33 PM EDT
@tchingelements
That's awesome!
#NGSSchat
In reply to @nlrhoades, @FredEnde, @tchingelements
tchingelements
Aug 17 @ 9:33 PM EDT
A2 Our new Sci stnds were fully implemented last year so we r still working on transitioning & understanding what 3D really means
#NGSSchat
KRScienceLady
Aug 17 @ 9:33 PM EDT
i think teachers in my new district are using stemscopes and mystery science
#ngsschat
auntjennoelle
Aug 17 @ 9:30 PM EDT
I will keep you posted 👍🏻 basing it on
#CANGSS
framework and some lessons from
@STEMscopes
#ngsschat
In reply to @KRScienceLady, @STEMscopes
FredEnde
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:34 PM EDT
Have you been able to shift to authentic assessments? If so, what do they look like so far?
#NGSSchat
In reply to @auntjennoelle
VogelWendi
Aug 17 @ 9:34 PM EDT
A3 I would love more principals in PD. How do we get them there?
#ngsschat
In reply to @tjscience
Ted_NSTA
Aug 17 @ 9:34 PM EDT
Because 1 day isn't enough (DUH!) But seriously, a night to "sleep on it" makes a big difference.
#NGSSchat
FredEnde
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:32 PM EDT
Awesome. Why two days?
#NGSSchat
In reply to @Ted_NSTA, @TdiShelton
richbacolor
Aug 17 @ 9:35 PM EDT
We used the lesson screener with 35 Ts lookin at 6 diffferent lessons from
#ngss
"aligned" curricula. Much was learned.
#ngsschat
In reply to @Ted_NSTA, @TdiShelton
biologygoddess
Aug 17 @ 9:35 PM EDT
A3 get Ss out on field trips, see science in action, expand on work done in class - see practical applications
#ngsschat
FredEnde
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:27 PM EDT
Q3. What are some of your subgoals for
#NGSS
work? How do they relate to your primary goal?
#NGSSchat
FredEnde
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:35 PM EDT
I ask b/c I'm a fan of workshops that are more than one day. And, I like more than one day to sleep on it. Reflection takes time.
#NGSSchat
In reply to @Ted_NSTA
TdiShelton
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:35 PM EDT
Q4 Goals are best reached via benchmarks. What are some of your benchmarks that serve as first steps?
#NGSSchat
richbacolor
Aug 17 @ 9:36 PM EDT
Always.
#NGSSChat
In reply to @VogelWendi
FredEnde
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:36 PM EDT
Where are you getting Ss out on field trips?
#NGSSchat
In reply to @biologygoddess
BKd204Sci
Aug 17 @ 9:36 PM EDT
Even PD w/ELA/Math Ts so they can see how we are all aiming at the same target
#ngsschat
In reply to @VogelWendi, @tjscience
jaclyn_austin
Aug 17 @ 9:36 PM EDT
Important 2 have good tools 2 collaboratively evaluate student work. Are there resources you've found helpful in rubric creation?
#NGSSchat
MsBolandSci
Aug 17 @ 9:29 PM EDT
A3: Develop assessments and rubrics that incorporate and contain criteria for CCC consistently
#ngsschat
TdiShelton
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:36 PM EDT
I would love to hear about the conversations-- what were some of the ah-ha moments/ realizations coming out of the conversations?
#NGSSchat
In reply to @richbacolor, @Ted_NSTA
GoffTeaches
Aug 17 @ 9:36 PM EDT
I think this could apply to a lot of things. Splitting new concepts into multiple days to give Ss a chance to "sleep on it"
#ngsschat
In reply to @Ted_NSTA
kmgill135
Aug 17 @ 9:36 PM EDT
Teachers really need a tool to determine if lessons are really NGSS
#ngsschat
In reply to @Ted_NSTA, @TdiShelton
JMNorrisISP
Aug 17 @ 9:37 PM EDT
Exit tickets and learning logs asking Ss to reflect on the CCCs they used today. Also CCC rubrics using grade level progressions.
#NGSSChat
In reply to @MsBolandSci
nlrhoades
Aug 17 @ 9:37 PM EDT
Evidence statements!
#ngsschat
In reply to @jaclyn_austin
Ted_NSTA
Aug 17 @ 9:37 PM EDT
As a Project 2061 Alumni, I always thought that Benchmarks *WERE* goals.
https://t.co/Lf9e6OmaGg
#NGSSchat
TdiShelton
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:35 PM EDT
Q4 Goals are best reached via benchmarks. What are some of your benchmarks that serve as first steps?
#NGSSchat
BKd204Sci
Aug 17 @ 9:37 PM EDT
A4 Make learning space in & out of cr more
#NGSS
visual, then work on lang in cr...2 early benchmarks
#ngsschat
BMSscienceteach
Aug 17 @ 9:38 PM EDT
A4) Evidence from student learning that the CCC's are becoming part of their natural science talk.
#NGSSchat
TechieTeachOtt
Aug 17 @ 9:38 PM EDT
Most worthy goals are hard work. You got this! :)
#ngsschat
In reply to @biologygoddess, @MsBolandSci
MsBolandSci
Aug 17 @ 9:38 PM EDT
What did your exit tickets look like? Did you find them helpful or did the CCC need to be applied to a skill or an SEP?
#NGSSChat
In reply to @JMNorrisISP
bpenuel
Aug 17 @ 9:38 PM EDT
Joining
#NGSSChat
late...A3: Key subgoal: helping students of all racial backgrounds and genders to come to see "people like me do science"
FredEnde
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:38 PM EDT
Welcome, Bill!
#NGSSchat
In reply to @bpenuel
TdiShelton
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:39 PM EDT
Yes- s/times looked at as incremental goals culminating in overarching goal. What are some of our "benchmarks" to redesigning PD?
#NGSSchat
In reply to @Ted_NSTA
MsBolandSci
Aug 17 @ 9:39 PM EDT
Agreed with that! That's what I use to develop my rubrics!
#ngsschat
In reply to @jaclyn_austin
TdiShelton
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:39 PM EDT
Welcome Bill
#NGSSchat
In reply to @bpenuel
Ted_NSTA
Aug 17 @ 9:39 PM EDT
Three days is my personal favorite, but it is hard to get Ts out of the classroom that long.
#NGSSchat
FredEnde
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:35 PM EDT
I ask b/c I'm a fan of workshops that are more than one day. And, I like more than one day to sleep on it. Reflection takes time.
#NGSSchat
In reply to @Ted_NSTA
mlloesing
Aug 17 @ 9:39 PM EDT
A4
#NGSSchat
Ensure that every lesson involves a practice and a cross-cutting concept.
BKd204Sci
Aug 17 @ 9:39 PM EDT
Everyone can learn/think science & your lens will help others learn/think differently
#ngsschat
In reply to @bpenuel
MDScienceTchrs
Aug 17 @ 9:40 PM EDT
#NSTA17
Baltimore- science party south of the Mason-Dixon line! Hope you all will join us at the MAST luncheon Friday 10/6
#NGSSChat
In reply to @Ted_NSTA
biologygoddess
Aug 17 @ 9:40 PM EDT
hoping for a water treatment plant, MIT lab and Broad Institute
#ngsschat
In reply to @FredEnde
KRScienceLady
Aug 17 @ 9:41 PM EDT
I agrre after having run a 3 day workshop on developing performance tasks. The last day was a noticeably smaller group.
#ngsschat
Ted_NSTA
Aug 17 @ 9:39 PM EDT
Three days is my personal favorite, but it is hard to get Ts out of the classroom that long.
#NGSSchat
FredEnde
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:35 PM EDT
I ask b/c I'm a fan of workshops that are more than one day. And, I like more than one day to sleep on it. Reflection takes time.
#NGSSchat
In reply to @Ted_NSTA
GoffTeaches
Aug 17 @ 9:42 PM EDT
I like this idea! Try write them in explicitly
#NGSSchat
In reply to @mlloesing
jaclyn_austin
Aug 17 @ 9:42 PM EDT
It would be great to discuss rubrics one night on
#NGSSChat
Its always helpful to see how others have created
#ngsschat
MsBolandSci
Aug 17 @ 9:39 PM EDT
Agreed with that! That's what I use to develop my rubrics!
#ngsschat
In reply to @jaclyn_austin
FredEnde
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:42 PM EDT
Yes. We've found that when we break the days over a longer period of time during the year, the time impact is much less.
#NGSSchat
In reply to @Ted_NSTA
MsBolandSci
Aug 17 @ 9:42 PM EDT
One of my goals this year is to help my Ss visualize the learning process for every unit, I made this today
#ngsschat
bpenuel
Aug 17 @ 9:42 PM EDT
A4: Students can say that what they are doing is figuring out something to help explain a phenomenon or solve a problem
#NGSSchat
TdiShelton
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:35 PM EDT
Q4 Goals are best reached via benchmarks. What are some of your benchmarks that serve as first steps?
#NGSSchat
FredEnde
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:42 PM EDT
Very cool!
#NGSSchat
In reply to @biologygoddess
TdiShelton
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:42 PM EDT
That's a great idea! :)
#NGSSchat
In reply to @jaclyn_austin
MsBolandSci
Aug 17 @ 9:42 PM EDT
I would love to share and see what others have developed!
#ngsschat
In reply to @jaclyn_austin
FredEnde
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:43 PM EDT
Q4 is on!
#NGSSchat
TdiShelton
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:35 PM EDT
Q4 Goals are best reached via benchmarks. What are some of your benchmarks that serve as first steps?
#NGSSchat
BKd204Sci
Aug 17 @ 9:43 PM EDT
Seeing things differently is a big step to thinking differently!
#ngsschat
In reply to @MsBolandSci
tchingelements
Aug 17 @ 9:43 PM EDT
A3 Would love 2 work more with elementary Ts, STEM classes, & subjects not yet transitioning to intentional use of SEPs & CCCs
#NGSSchat
sdotger
Aug 17 @ 9:43 PM EDT
A4: Articulate lesson research themes that highlight teaching so that students learn via 3D
#NGSSchat
MsBolandSci
Aug 17 @ 9:43 PM EDT
Exactly! My students get "stuck" and they don't see that learning is fluid.
#ngsschat
In reply to @BKd204Sci
biologygoddess
Aug 17 @ 9:44 PM EDT
ah yes, how we all squirm when we put the units to the test, in my dept we say QTIP (quit taking it personally)
#ngsschat
In reply to @richbacolor, @Ted_NSTA, @TdiShelton
KRScienceLady
Aug 17 @ 9:44 PM EDT
Count me in
#ngsschat
tchingelements
Aug 17 @ 9:43 PM EDT
A3 Would love 2 work more with elementary Ts, STEM classes, & subjects not yet transitioning to intentional use of SEPs & CCCs
#NGSSchat
mlloesing
Aug 17 @ 9:45 PM EDT
We have to let students know that its OK to fail, and try again, and ensure that we don't penalize them when grading their work.
#NGSSchat
biologygoddess
Aug 17 @ 9:45 PM EDT
thanks! field trips make a huge difference in Ss attitude
#ngsschat
In reply to @FredEnde
GoffTeaches
Aug 17 @ 9:45 PM EDT
I like "learning is fluid." Many students think learning is "just knowing." They ignore (or are unaware of) the process.
#NGSSchat
In reply to @MsBolandSci, @BKd204Sci
sdotger
Aug 17 @ 9:46 PM EDT
My colleagues call it failing forward.
#NGSSchat
In reply to @mlloesing
Ted_NSTA
Aug 17 @ 9:46 PM EDT
But can I put it in my ear?
#NGSSchat
MsBolandSci
Aug 17 @ 9:45 PM EDT
Love QTIP! I may be stealing this!
In reply to @biologygoddess, @richbacolor, @Ted_NSTA, @TdiShelton
FredEnde
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:46 PM EDT
Q5. coming up shortly!
#NGSSchat
BKd204Sci
Aug 17 @ 9:47 PM EDT
Fluid learning is why
#NGSS
works, Ss & Ts are in constant discussion & collaboration to discover phenomenon
#LearningIsAVerb
#ngsschat
In reply to @GoffTeaches, @MsBolandSci
bpenuel
Aug 17 @ 9:47 PM EDT
In one and out the other, Ted :-)
#NGSSChat
In reply to @Ted_NSTA
biologygoddess
Aug 17 @ 9:47 PM EDT
and provide feedback that Ss can use to reach targets, not just keep trying - but actually improve
#ngsschat
In reply to @mlloesing
biologygoddess
Aug 17 @ 9:48 PM EDT
not a stolen one! EWW
#ngsschat
In reply to @Ted_NSTA
auntjennoelle
Aug 17 @ 9:49 PM EDT
A4: w/ integrated lessons, making sure Ss connect back to the guiding Q- emphasizing the connections between the 3 dimensions
#NGSSchat
TdiShelton
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:35 PM EDT
Q4 Goals are best reached via benchmarks. What are some of your benchmarks that serve as first steps?
#NGSSchat
FredEnde
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:50 PM EDT
Q5. Once you’ve met your goal(s), what will you do next? How do you keep yourself moving forward?
#NGSSchat
VogelWendi
Aug 17 @ 9:50 PM EDT
Q4 Would love to see districts set these benchmarks w/ help. What is their capasity for the year at each grade level?
#NGSSChat
TdiShelton
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:50 PM EDT
Question 5
#NGSSchat
FredEnde
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:50 PM EDT
Q5. Once you’ve met your goal(s), what will you do next? How do you keep yourself moving forward?
#NGSSchat
KRScienceLady
Aug 17 @ 9:50 PM EDT
we spend a great deal of time in the same circles on Twitter. We have many similar ideas
#ngsschat
In reply to @BKd204Sci, @GoffTeaches, @MsBolandSci
VogelWendi
Aug 17 @ 9:51 PM EDT
A4 Would love to see districts set these benchmarks w/ help. What is their capasity for the year at each grade level?
#NGSSChat
nlrhoades
Aug 17 @ 9:51 PM EDT
A5: it's never the same show twice in my room! Reflect, revise, re teach, repeat! Never ending process!
#NGSSchat
BMSscienceteach
Aug 17 @ 9:51 PM EDT
A5) Not sure I can ever meet the goal of having my students be masters of the CCC's.
#ngsschat
It will be a continuous cycle of improvement
MsBolandSci
Aug 17 @ 9:51 PM EDT
Our
#ngsschat
and
#NGSS
#PLN
is the absolute best!
KRScienceLady
Aug 17 @ 9:50 PM EDT
we spend a great deal of time in the same circles on Twitter. We have many similar ideas
#ngsschat
In reply to @BKd204Sci, @GoffTeaches, @MsBolandSci
bpenuel
Aug 17 @ 9:52 PM EDT
In our RPP, we rely on
@LearnDBIR
to keep us going: iteration based on evidence of equity of opportunity to learn
#NGSSchat
FredEnde
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:50 PM EDT
Q5. Once you’ve met your goal(s), what will you do next? How do you keep yourself moving forward?
#NGSSchat
sdotger
Aug 17 @ 9:52 PM EDT
A5: Share results with others. But new questions always emerge. Use to refine research theme and drive the questions farther
#NGSSchat
MsBolandSci
Aug 17 @ 9:52 PM EDT
A5: I don't know if I ever truly "meet" my
#NGSS
goals! I'm always revising and adding layers to them as I go
#ngsschat
BMSscienceteach
Aug 17 @ 9:52 PM EDT
Just want to say Happy Solar Eclipse Day for August 21st. Enjoy it if you get the chance.
#NGSSchat
BKd204Sci
Aug 17 @ 9:53 PM EDT
A5 Help Ts get in a comfort zone w/their
#NGSS
walk It is so much fun to teach this way, want others to have this experience w/Ss
#ngsschat
VogelWendi
Aug 17 @ 9:53 PM EDT
A4 Add FA to regular instruction during day. A5 Goal: Use the FA to determine where to go next & see where Ss are at.
#ngsschat
TdiShelton
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:53 PM EDT
Final Q of the night!
https://t.co/ELOP5DrqYe
can the you use the
#NGSSchat
community and leverage relationships to move your goals forward!
Sci_Rem
Aug 17 @ 9:53 PM EDT
Q5 if PA would adopt NGSS or other 3D type standards, I would advocate for a 3D type of assessment to help PA be STEM strong : )
#ngsschat
mlloesing
Aug 17 @ 9:53 PM EDT
Once we develop new NGSS aligned units, we teach them and then share feedback so changes can be made.
#NGSSchat
sdotger
Aug 17 @ 9:53 PM EDT
3 cheers for continuous improvement!
#NGSSchat
In reply to @BMSscienceteach
Ted_NSTA
Aug 17 @ 9:53 PM EDT
NGSS is much more like improvisational jazz than it is like a piano concerto.
#NGSSchat
GoffTeaches
Aug 17 @ 9:54 PM EDT
A5 What do I do next? I am just beginning to teach...I have so much to do! (a lot to do, but it will be fun)
#NGSSchat
FredEnde
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:50 PM EDT
Q5. Once you’ve met your goal(s), what will you do next? How do you keep yourself moving forward?
#NGSSchat
BKd204Sci
Aug 17 @ 9:54 PM EDT
A goal is like the carrot just out of the rabbits reach..work & work & keep on working toward it!
#ngsschat
In reply to @MsBolandSci
bpenuel
Aug 17 @ 9:54 PM EDT
A6: Learn from teachers about their concerns and successes, and share resources
#NGSSchat
TdiShelton
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:53 PM EDT
Final Q of the night!
https://t.co/ELOP5DrqYe
can the you use the
#NGSSchat
community and leverage relationships to move your goals forward!
FredEnde
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:54 PM EDT
Important to always remember how fun it is!
#NGSSchat
GoffTeaches
Aug 17 @ 9:54 PM EDT
A5 What do I do next? I am just beginning to teach...I have so much to do! (a lot to do, but it will be fun)
#NGSSchat
FredEnde
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:50 PM EDT
Q5. Once you’ve met your goal(s), what will you do next? How do you keep yourself moving forward?
#NGSSchat
Ted_NSTA
Aug 17 @ 9:55 PM EDT
A6:
#NGSSchat
provides a place for Ts to engage in discourse so that we all reach consensus of what 3D teaching and learning should be like.
TdiShelton
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:53 PM EDT
Final Q of the night!
https://t.co/ELOP5DrqYe
can the you use the
#NGSSchat
community and leverage relationships to move your goals forward!
KRScienceLady
Aug 17 @ 9:55 PM EDT
NGSS learning is an ongoing orocess for me. Diging deep into standards often sends me back to sFramework, always new learning
#ngsschat
kmgill135
Aug 17 @ 9:55 PM EDT
A5: Always learning, always trying new things
#NGSSchat
jaclyn_austin
Aug 17 @ 9:55 PM EDT
A5:An iterative process, some goals met- others always in progress. Revision & collaboration keep moving us forward for students
#NGSSchat
FredEnde
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:50 PM EDT
Q5. Once you’ve met your goal(s), what will you do next? How do you keep yourself moving forward?
#NGSSchat
mlloesing
Aug 17 @ 9:55 PM EDT
Q6 NGSS community allows us all to learn of new resources to help us develop curriculum and assessments.
#NGSSchat
MsBolandSci
Aug 17 @ 9:55 PM EDT
Consider hosting
@NGSS_tweeps
, share work/offer feedback, read and share PD and use this hashtag like an addiction (like I do!)
#ngsschat
TdiShelton
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:53 PM EDT
Final Q of the night!
https://t.co/ELOP5DrqYe
can the you use the
#NGSSchat
community and leverage relationships to move your goals forward!
sdotger
Aug 17 @ 9:55 PM EDT
A6: Resources like those by
@bpenuel
help us refine our work by better defining our goals
#NGSSchat
BKd204Sci
Aug 17 @ 9:55 PM EDT
Share your desire to learn w/others Have your passion to learn influence others!
#ngsschat
In reply to @GoffTeaches
nlrhoades
Aug 17 @ 9:56 PM EDT
A6: I'd love to collaborate on 3D assessment & rubrics for SBG! Hopeful that might be able to happen!
#NGSSchat
auntjennoelle
Aug 17 @ 9:56 PM EDT
A5: What I ❤️ about
#NGSS
is that there is so much opportunity for growth and continued learning- I learn so much from this PLN!!
#NGSSchat
FredEnde
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:50 PM EDT
Q5. Once you’ve met your goal(s), what will you do next? How do you keep yourself moving forward?
#NGSSchat
biologygoddess
Aug 17 @ 9:56 PM EDT
A5 help peers do the same - but better, every S in the district gets a fluid experience that help them make sense of their world
#ngsschat
JMNorrisISP
Aug 17 @ 9:56 PM EDT
I agree- this is why teacher training is key. We encourage the use of Talk Moves to help with the need for improv.
#ngsschat
In reply to @Ted_NSTA
MsBolandSci
Aug 17 @ 9:56 PM EDT
Absolutely!! I can never be satisfied with the little bits of carrot I get!! Always scraping it!
#ngsschat
In reply to @BKd204Sci
KRScienceLady
Aug 17 @ 9:56 PM EDT
an
#ngss
energizer bunny.... keep on learning, never losing my charge
#ngsschat
BKd204Sci
Aug 17 @ 9:54 PM EDT
A goal is like the carrot just out of the rabbits reach..work & work & keep on working toward it!
#ngsschat
In reply to @MsBolandSci
GoffTeaches
Aug 17 @ 9:56 PM EDT
Yes, please help other Ts. As a new teacher, I rely a lot on the help of veteran teachers.
#NGSSchat
BKd204Sci
Aug 17 @ 9:53 PM EDT
A5 Help Ts get in a comfort zone w/their
#NGSS
walk It is so much fun to teach this way, want others to have this experience w/Ss
#ngsschat
mrshigginsri
Aug 17 @ 9:56 PM EDT
A6: Be on Twitter on Thursday nights, duh! And share/ask for resources. This is a group effort, no one is alone!!
#ngsschat
VogelWendi
Aug 17 @ 9:57 PM EDT
Thx Cathy! Fill out your time preference! Sept/Oct are full!
https://t.co/FUqP9ZT455
#NGSSChat
MsBolandSci
Aug 17 @ 9:55 PM EDT
Consider hosting
@NGSS_tweeps
, share work/offer feedback, read and share PD and use this hashtag like an addiction (like I do!)
#ngsschat
TdiShelton
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:53 PM EDT
Final Q of the night!
https://t.co/ELOP5DrqYe
can the you use the
#NGSSchat
community and leverage relationships to move your goals forward!
BMSscienceteach
Aug 17 @ 9:57 PM EDT
A6) I think truly hosting
@NGSS_tweeps
and tagging your stuff with
#ngsschat
really sparks some great conversations. Very, very helpful.
MsBolandSci
Aug 17 @ 9:57 PM EDT
I am on it! Thank you!
#ngsschat
In reply to @VogelWendi
Ted_NSTA
Aug 17 @ 9:58 PM EDT
Bad analogy (but only because I don't like carrots) :)
#NGSSchat
BKd204Sci
Aug 17 @ 9:54 PM EDT
A goal is like the carrot just out of the rabbits reach..work & work & keep on working toward it!
#ngsschat
In reply to @MsBolandSci
mrshigginsri
Aug 17 @ 9:58 PM EDT
A6 continued: And attend
#NSTA
conferences! Baltimore in October will be awesome- register by 10/1 for best pricing!
#ngsschat
VogelWendi
Aug 17 @ 9:58 PM EDT
Such a key piece. Since this isn't LA or math, this is often a T grassroots piece!
#NGSSChat
BKd204Sci
Aug 17 @ 9:55 PM EDT
Share your desire to learn w/others Have your passion to learn influence others!
#ngsschat
In reply to @GoffTeaches
KRScienceLady
Aug 17 @ 9:58 PM EDT
#ngsschat
often helps me push my own boundaries, it allows me to build on the ideas of other Ngss dedicated colleagues , probes my thinking
BKd204Sci
Aug 17 @ 9:59 PM EDT
A little advise, don't underestimate what you bring to your school I wasted too many years not thinking my ideas were relevant
#ngsschat
In reply to @GoffTeaches
MsBolandSci
Aug 17 @ 9:59 PM EDT
We have the same brain tonight!
#ngsschat
In reply to @BMSscienceteach, @NGSS_tweeps
FredEnde
- Moderator
Aug 17 @ 9:59 PM EDT
Everyone's ideas are relevant!
#NGSSchat
In reply to @BKd204Sci, @GoffTeaches
VogelWendi
Aug 17 @ 9:59 PM EDT
Collaboration on this would be amazing. This chat is how
@NGSS_tweeps
started w/ a few T people! Let's make it happen!
#NGSSChat
In reply to @nlrhoades, @NGSS_tweeps