#ECGngss Archive
Science education is no longer business as usual! Essential questions, PE, SEP, CCC, DCI: making sense of the NGSS and embrace the opportunity to bring science education to a new level.
Saturday July 30, 2016
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Christopher, from Kansas, middle school science. I'm always perplexed that electricity and magnetism are the same force
hey & Laura here from MD, HS chem teacher going to try and participate in both chats today
Hi! Megan, second grade teacher from NJ here... excited to learn!
Kristen, from Tennessee, outdoor educator, Wetlands are critical habitats for birds, insects, fish, etc. and reducing pollution.
Hello! Thanks for joining!
Thanks for joining, Kristen. Your job sounds awesome!
Its hard to run a convo when I don't know where we're all coming from, I hope these screen casts r helpful! https://t.co/84ktt5piBm
It is! I am actually part of AmeriCorps. If anyone has not heard of it, it's a great program.
https://t.co/ikEjVI2p2L
Yes I've been with my organization 2 years (right after undergrad).
How do you approach teaching science?
koalas have fingerprints so like a human & they can fool some forensic sci.
I like to start with children's curiosity about the natural world and guide their learning.
Mostly had been "sage on the stage" with a few experiments thrown in... been trying to switch over to PBL
That is intriguing, thanks for sharing!
a1 I approach it through a mix of labs, , real world and virtual; teach to wonder!
Its a big shift! I was very lecture focused 2 years ago. Been a great challenge to shift.
A1 trying just to inspire students to love science while thinking critically
I love teaching middle schoolers. Such a challenging age with great potential.
PBL and getting students outside is definitely beneficial!
I need to find ways to do more outside time. We do an overnight science camp, but need more.
So much more engaging and rewarding but athe biggest challenge is getting the resources we need
That sounds fun. You could take your students on a nature walk and tie it to your standards.
Absolutely. I've learned to work with what I've got (cardboard and ducttape!), and scrap it together
Right, I'm thinking voluntary Saturday hikes need to happen. We're surrounded by houses and a college,
Hi Mike from Rochester area going to try and Multi-task
tiered and differentiate groups, with whole group to supplement
I'd recommend networking with any local non-profits that focus on environmental education.
Thanks for joining Mike! I have been multi-tasking all long!
Great idea. There is a special connection that happens outside of the classroom. It really helps the information stick.
What are your biggest challenges in teaching science?
Absolutely. I love digital tools, but they don't provide the same oomph that real life does.
A: Being able to answer every question students have when dealing with lower elementary. But, it is so fun!
I find it challenging relating the chemistry content to students lives - what I will be working on this year!
Hey Guys! Cassie here! about to start working with science teachers k-12, lookking for ideas from you all!
Yeah! Material science surrounds us. Challenge is connecting what we can do in lab to finished materials.
Awesome! I hope we're helpful
a2 My biggest challenge is making a whole out of the parts of a unit... and assessing what ss actually know and can do
Kerry arriving late! Biggest challenges: lack of materials; in CA Ss still tested on old CA standards, not NGSS
we'll talk about diff standards in a moment. My hope is that even if in a non-NGSS area, this convo will be helpful
My biggest challenge is letting go of favorite activities and sticking to Stds
That would be a hard one! There are so many great learning opps out there.
To do more outdoor learning, I'd strongly recommend talking with local clubs, civic groups, non-profits that want to engage w Ss.
Oof! That is a rough spot to put Ts. KS has kind of jumped in, and our state assessments are a mess.
I have found I can still do multiple activities but they really need to be streamlined. https://t.co/9LdnXzMTaY
That would be a hard one! There are so many great learning opps out there.
I try to find ways to make one activity reach multiple stds, or cut the fluff (e.g. worksheets, long lectures)
Paul from Gonzales CA. I'm actually a 2ndary Math T but I want to provide PD on the combining of Math+NGSS!
I now have my whole curriculum flipped. No lecture and no pre-lab https://t.co/a1NdbdEhMW
With enough planning to ensure safety a curiosity-based, flipped science class is possible
Possbily some college science students would want to talk with or lead your class in an activity.
Another challenge: Dense, complex text. I do use and other online resources + science trade/picture books
Yes! There are two science and engineering practices that relate directly to math.
Yeah! We partner w Bio department on occasion. Working to strengthen that bond.
is a fantastic resource for science articles.
We are rewriting the curriculum now to be tied to the NGSS and I'm so excited!
That sounds great. Upcoming grads can be such a good resource. They are passionate and looking to make connections.
What science standards do you work with in your area? ? Others?
Thats awesome! I am a huge fan of (um, obviously, right?)
we are just starting to implement the standards
I want to know more about NGSS implementation/practice because 2 out of our 3 Sci T's will be new to the school this school yr.
KS has adopted . I teach at a parish school, so I'm mostly on my own to implement. Great challenge, huge effort!
I focus on interconnectedness.
is a great resource, and Peer Learning Network on Google + is another great one ,
Thats what got me going in sci as an undergrad. The world is an amazing place!
Developing a crosswalk between CA standards and NGSS. Engineering new, of course. Think NGSS assessments will be piloted in 2017
My perception is a lot Sci T are excited for , but there are a LOT of unknowns.
Completely agree. District is launching but in early stages.
It is a huge opportunity, we gotta take it, but the route might be bumpy... just like real sci and engineering.
Lets go over the 3 dimensions of the . I will (hopefully!) be popping up with a short video momentarily.
3 dimensions tie in w/ 8 Mathematical Practices...esp crosscutting. Metacognition
Admittedly, way too quick an intro. First thoughts?
:-/ Problem with the link?
Never mind--got it. Wasn't showing up on Participate.
That was a really good overview and helpful-thanks!
Great! Glad to hear it. I usually spend a 1/2 hour working through them w T, but we don't have that kind of time!
are these new to you? or what seems esp. intriguing our challenging?
I like the focus on process & how we "do" science looking forward to see what my Ss can do!
Excellent video! I need to watch it more than once :)
Totally! Science exists as practices, evidence, and hypotheses. The practices challenge the predominant sage on stage
How might deliberately teaching practices and concepts help ss get into and understand science?
Yeah, I included way too much info-- but its hopefully enough to get others interested in learning more :-D
going to focus on the process, Ss assessed on how they learn, not just what they learn
The more connections the brain can make, the better. Teaching practices and concepts helps make those connections.
Right! And it gives time to improve, and think about how they are learning.
Deliberately teaching practices: Ss are learning how to be scientists. Authentic and relevant. Almost an apprenticeship approach
Yes! We learn sports by doing doing sports, music by playing music; writing by writing.
Popping in late...Mary from Michigan. Biggest challenge is shifting from learning abt to figuring out for Ss & taking time to plan
I cannot learn how to play the piano by reading a textbook about the piano (still, reading complex text impt to support learning)
Could someone describe what it means to "deliberately teach the practices"?
Exactly! There is nothing like real-world experience to build on the foundations we get in school.
Could mean modeling (for ex) how to craft good questions, work as a team to clarify question. What makes a strong ?
for me it just means whatever content we are covering, I also directly address & assess the associated practice
cont. rather than hoping ss learn these skills, we set out to teach them.
I struggle how to address the Concepts directly. any ideas?
What tools or resources have you found helpful to teach science? Please share!
Re: modeling, bring in real scientists --community--to model how scientists think and what they do
Moving from just information to practical application and student engagement.
I think some of the best resources are "mentors" in your field. Surround yourself with people you can observe and learn from.
I schedule whole group days. We're I do small direct instru. lessons and a whole group act like a lab, etc. ...
One tool: Ss questions, curiosity around a specific standard.
Sounds like a great format. Its hard to reach every ss, but this opens time to do just that
The biggest tool I rely on is my PLN, esp , but also better lesson, and am always bookmarking new resources.
Since I teach all subjects, I like the idea of making connections between crosscutting concepts and social studies, math, lit
Seems like a self contained classroom would have to! There is way too much to cover.
This was an awesome chat. Thank you for hosting it
Thank you for joining! Best of luck with outdoor ed- I need to look for more opps like that in my area
Thank you, everyone and !
I use a "workshop" rotation format that allows differentiation, tiering, 1on1, and whole grp
Thats great. I've toyed with rotations, but haven't managed to launch everything & help ss navigate.
