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KRScienceLady - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Please Introduce yourself and share one fun thing you are palnning for the summer #elngsschat

KRScienceLady - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:01 PM EDT

Kathy, an elementary educator who believes the opportunity to learn science is the right of every child. My fun time #ELNGSSCHAT

BTopink Jun 1 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Greetings, Kathy! Beth, 2-5 STEAM lab teacher joining from NJ. I'm traveling to Knoxville, TN to view the solar eclipse! #elngsschat

KRScienceLady - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Hi beth #elngsschat Happy to see you tonight!

BTopink Jun 1 @ 8:06 PM EDT

I look forward to #elngsschat. Great company, support, & ideas!

KRScienceLady - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Hi beth #elngsschat Happy to see you tonight!

KRScienceLady - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:07 PM EDT

I am hoping tonight is worthwhile for you tonight #elngsschat

KRScienceLady - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:08 PM EDT

Q1 What was your Ss high point of #ngss learning this year ? #elngsschat

kmgill135 Jun 1 @ 8:09 PM EDT

Kathy, checking in from sunny CA tonight. #elngsschat

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KRScienceLady - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:11 PM EDT

Welcome Kathy #elngsschat

kmgill135 Jun 1 @ 8:11 PM EDT

A1: Love it when students realize THEY have figured out a phenomenon. No one told them! #elngsschat

BTopink Jun 1 @ 8:14 PM EDT

A1 Also, when Ss reach beyond school walls & connect w/community leaders & scientists. Eye-opening & rewarding. #elngsschat

KRScienceLady - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:14 PM EDT

Sorry my internet went out #elngsschat

halliesmills Jun 1 @ 8:14 PM EDT

Hi! Hallie here! Just finished my 9th year teaching! #elngsschat

KRScienceLady - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:15 PM EDT

Welcome Hallie #elngsschat

KRScienceLady - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:16 PM EDT

Q2 What was your high point of #NGSS instruction? #elngsschat

halliesmills Jun 1 @ 8:17 PM EDT

A2: This was a tough year for me to be honest. Not a lot of support when I tried to NGSSify units, it was defeating. #elngsschat

halliesmills Jun 1 @ 8:18 PM EDT

A2: But - next year new NGSS inspired standards begin and I was asked to be on district science committee! #elngsschat

kmgill135 Jun 1 @ 8:18 PM EDT

A2: My Ss ability to incorporate ideas of others to change their initial model. Flexible thinking. #elngsschat

BTopink Jun 1 @ 8:18 PM EDT

A2 When Ss bagged a dry tree branch & saw moisture inside the day after. Amazing inquiry, discussion, connections. 3D in spades! #elngsschat

KRScienceLady - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:16 PM EDT

Q2 What was your high point of #NGSS instruction? #elngsschat

kmgill135 Jun 1 @ 8:19 PM EDT

Really hard to do this without supportive colleagues and admin. #ELNGSSCHAT

halliesmills Jun 1 @ 8:17 PM EDT

A2: This was a tough year for me to be honest. Not a lot of support when I tried to NGSSify units, it was defeating. #elngsschat

KRScienceLady - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:20 PM EDT

A2 I think the high point of my #ngss instruction was watching teachers include anchoring phenomena in performance assessments. #elngsschat

halliesmills Jun 1 @ 8:21 PM EDT

Very true. Plus I was in a new district, new school - hard to make change at that point when we don't know each other very well. #elngsschat

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KRScienceLady - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:22 PM EDT

Hallie , sounds like next year will be #ngss awesome #elngsschat

CaraBellMI Jun 1 @ 8:23 PM EDT

A2 I have loved watching Ss get curious and excited over everyday phenomena. #elngsschat

KRScienceLady - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:23 PM EDT

Welcome Cara #elngsschat

KRScienceLady - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:24 PM EDT

Q3 What was your high point of #NGSS learning or an AHA moment? #elngsschat

kmgill135 Jun 1 @ 8:24 PM EDT

This is important! Why can't standardized test makers understand this. #ELNGSSCHAT

KRScienceLady - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:20 PM EDT

A2 I think the high point of my #ngss instruction was watching teachers include anchoring phenomena in performance assessments. #elngsschat

kmgill135 Jun 1 @ 8:25 PM EDT

So true. Elem. students still have a sense of wonder about the world. #ELNGSSCHAT

CaraBellMI Jun 1 @ 8:23 PM EDT

A2 I have loved watching Ss get curious and excited over everyday phenomena. #elngsschat

KRScienceLady - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:25 PM EDT

excellent point Kathy. If I stay in current position I will be helping create the new ngss standardized test #elngsschat

kmgill135 Jun 1 @ 8:24 PM EDT
This is important! Why can't standardized test makers understand this. #ELNGSSCHAT
- KRScienceLady - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:20 PM EDT
  
  A2 I think the high point of my #ngss instruction was watching teachers include anchoring phenomena in performance assessments. #elngsschat

KRScienceLady - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:27 PM EDT

Wondering what students were most curious about?? #elngsschat

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kmgill135 Jun 1 @ 8:28 PM EDT

I've been involved in developing the standardized test in CA. Hard to write ? that can be easily scored. #ELNGSSCHAT

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CaraBellMI Jun 1 @ 8:28 PM EDT

A3 My big aha was learning how important it is for Ss to use models to explain. Not as easy as it sounds! #elngsschat

CaraBellMI Jun 1 @ 8:29 PM EDT

#elngsschat One thing was dropping beanbags while swinging. They were amazed that they didn't fall straight down.

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kmgill135 Jun 1 @ 8:30 PM EDT

I've realized that students need to use their explanations to get to the model. #ELNGSSCHAT

CaraBellMI Jun 1 @ 8:28 PM EDT

A3 My big aha was learning how important it is for Ss to use models to explain. Not as easy as it sounds! #elngsschat

BTopink Jun 1 @ 8:30 PM EDT

A3 My high point was the first time a S contacted a USGS scientist & set up a Skype interview completely on his own. #elngsschat

KRScienceLady - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:24 PM EDT

Q3 What was your high point of #NGSS learning or an AHA moment? #elngsschat

halliesmills Jun 1 @ 8:31 PM EDT

Yes, writing those tests is not an easy task. Worth the hard work to do it well though! #elngsschat

In reply to @kmgill135, @KRScienceLady

KRScienceLady - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:31 PM EDT

Kathy, can it sometimes work in the reverse, where models help students move their explanation forward #elngsschat

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KRScienceLady - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Q4 Please share something you would do differently next year? #elngsschat

halliesmills Jun 1 @ 8:32 PM EDT

That's so awesome! #elngsschat

In reply to @BTopink

SLP_NMS Jun 1 @ 8:33 PM EDT

#elngsschat Kim SLP Norton MA Jumping in way late bc I was at my daughter's band concert! 🎷Excited to hear what ideas are being shared!

KRScienceLady - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:34 PM EDT

Thanks for coming Kim. I would love to hear your perspective , so welcome #elngsschat

kmgill135 Jun 1 @ 8:34 PM EDT

In grades 4 and 5 we are mostly developing models. Once developed, model can be used to explain other phenomena #elngsschat

KRScienceLady - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:31 PM EDT

Kathy, can it sometimes work in the reverse, where models help students move their explanation forward #elngsschat
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KRScienceLady - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:35 PM EDT

A4 I will hold virtually hold #ngss office hours so I can get closer to the practitioner, & help Ts ( if I am in this position ) #elngsschat

BTopink Jun 1 @ 8:36 PM EDT

A4 Pacing. We ran out of time this trimester, w/PARCC, MAP, F&P, etc. Need to optimize classroom time & engineering challenges. #elngsschat

KRScienceLady - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Q4 Please share something you would do differently next year? #elngsschat

CaraBellMI Jun 1 @ 8:36 PM EDT

#elngsschat True. In my training sessions, explaining from a model helped me and other Ts realize what was missing from our explanations.

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SLP_NMS Jun 1 @ 8:37 PM EDT

#elngsschat A4 Institute Positive Sign Thursday (like @MGeoghegan22 does at his MS) 4 first 5 mins of class.Set the mindset, get goals met.

kmgill135 Jun 1 @ 8:38 PM EDT

I'm retiring, so next year is ???? Would like to find a way to stay in science duration. #elngsschat

KRScienceLady - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:38 PM EDT

Wondering how this could be implemented in science, maybe the anchor phenomena helps drive the growth mindset? #elngsschat

SLP_NMS Jun 1 @ 8:37 PM EDT

#elngsschat A4 Institute Positive Sign Thursday (like @MGeoghegan22 does at his MS) 4 first 5 mins of class.Set the mindset, get goals met.

KRScienceLady - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:39 PM EDT

You can write some more for the Next Gen Navigator #elngsschat

kmgill135 Jun 1 @ 8:38 PM EDT

I'm retiring, so next year is ???? Would like to find a way to stay in science duration. #elngsschat

KRScienceLady - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:40 PM EDT

Q5 What is sometihng you might as or subtract from your #ngss instruction next year? #elngsschat

BTopink Jun 1 @ 8:40 PM EDT

A4 Also, I plan to work on improving articulation of reasoning in CERs & show Ts how to consult #NSTAs #NGSS resources for help. #elngsschat

KRScienceLady - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:41 PM EDT

A5 Im adding "making" to all new instructional sequences I creat for science . #elngsschat

halliesmills Jun 1 @ 8:41 PM EDT

Congrats on your retirement! #elngsschat

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kmgill135 Jun 1 @ 8:42 PM EDT

My students love the making part. #elngsschat

KRScienceLady - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:41 PM EDT

A5 Im adding "making" to all new instructional sequences I creat for science . #elngsschat

SLP_NMS Jun 1 @ 8:43 PM EDT

#ELNGSSCHAT better yet make it a positive *sketchnote*/sign Thursday to allow visuals for comp of concepts, vocab & application.

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KRScienceLady - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:43 PM EDT

Love it! #elngsschat

SLP_NMS Jun 1 @ 8:43 PM EDT

#ELNGSSCHAT better yet make it a positive *sketchnote*/sign Thursday to allow visuals for comp of concepts, vocab & application.
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BTopink Jun 1 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A5 We optimize time via 3D engineering design challenges. They are a work in progress. Ss love them & want more science time! #elngsschat

KRScienceLady - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:41 PM EDT

A5 Im adding "making" to all new instructional sequences I creat for science . #elngsschat

SLP_NMS Jun 1 @ 8:47 PM EDT

#elngsschat Love this! Building in scaffolds to guide exec function skills for successful access and creating/publishing is key w making.

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KRScienceLady - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:48 PM EDT

Q6 How was student to student discourse integrated into your #ngss science instruction? #elngsschat

kmgill135 Jun 1 @ 8:50 PM EDT

A6: Thinking a lot about this. So important but needs to be taught. Elem Ss are good at social talk but not "academic" talk. #elngsschat

KRScienceLady - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:50 PM EDT

Currently #elngsschat

SLP_NMS Jun 1 @ 8:49 PM EDT

Do you mean "back in the day "when we were students or currently?
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BTopink Jun 1 @ 8:51 PM EDT

A6 Talk moves. We were delighted when a 2nd grader spontaneously exclaimed "I'd like to add onto what Mrs. Hoffman just said..." #elngsschat

KRScienceLady - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:52 PM EDT

How do we do this well? #elngsschat

kmgill135 Jun 1 @ 8:50 PM EDT

A6: Thinking a lot about this. So important but needs to be taught. Elem Ss are good at social talk but not "academic" talk. #elngsschat

kmgill135 Jun 1 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A6: Realized that Ss can't really listen if they are thinking about their own response. Have restructured discourse in my class. #elngsschat

KRScienceLady - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:53 PM EDT

Q7 What was your favorite piece of text integrated into science instruction? #elngsschat

halliesmills Jun 1 @ 8:53 PM EDT

A6: I love this part of. Practiced with lots of sentence stems and strategic paired partners to practice also. #elngsschat

CaraBellMI Jun 1 @ 8:53 PM EDT

A6 A6 I agree! Ts need to keep this in mind. Listening skills, too. Discussion stems helped. #elngsschat

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SLP_NMS Jun 1 @ 8:53 PM EDT

#elngsschat A6 Agree w others. Academic "talk" is a skill. Visuals & modeled use of adding a comment or asking a connected q are key.

halliesmills Jun 1 @ 8:54 PM EDT

A7: We read The One and Only Ivan during our animal unit. Otherwise mostly NF text was used. #elngsschat

KRScienceLady - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:53 PM EDT

Q7 What was your favorite piece of text integrated into science instruction? #elngsschat

SLP_NMS Jun 1 @ 8:54 PM EDT

#elngsschat Visuals & explicit modeled use :-)

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BTopink Jun 1 @ 8:54 PM EDT

Working on getting Ss to use scientific vocab in conversations. Our 2nd graders use the term "dispersal" every chance they get. #elngsschat

KRScienceLady - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:52 PM EDT
How do we do this well? #elngsschat
- kmgill135 Jun 1 @ 8:50 PM EDT
  
  A6: Thinking a lot about this. So important but needs to be taught. Elem Ss are good at social talk but not "academic" talk. #elngsschat

kmgill135 Jun 1 @ 8:57 PM EDT

Beth, great to hear little kids using big science words. #elngsschat

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BTopink Jun 1 @ 8:57 PM EDT

A7 The book "Shhh! We Have a Plan" to encourage Ss to listen to everyone, give quiet Ss a voice. #elngsschat

KRScienceLady - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:58 PM EDT

Q8 What will you do this summer to make your science instruction #ngss #pirate awesome next year? #elngsschat

KRScienceLady - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:58 PM EDT

Tell me about this book #elngsschat

BTopink Jun 1 @ 8:57 PM EDT

A7 The book "Shhh! We Have a Plan" to encourage Ss to listen to everyone, give quiet Ss a voice. #elngsschat

halliesmills Jun 1 @ 8:58 PM EDT

Students love learning "big" words to use! #elngsschat

In reply to @BTopink

safarnum Jun 1 @ 8:59 PM EDT

Wait time is underrated. #ELNGSSCHAT

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halliesmills Jun 1 @ 8:59 PM EDT

A8: I am moving to 2nd grade, so I need to look over their current curriculum then go from there. #elngsschat