#NGSSchat Archive
A Twitter chat focused one helping share ideas and host discussions around NGSS implementation.
Thursday May 18, 2017
9:00 PM EDT
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May 18 @ 9:00 PM EDT
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#NGSSchat
by sharing resources and collaborating at
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TdiShelton
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:00 PM EDT
Welcome to
#NGSSchat
We’re so excited you’re joining us! Please remember to include
#NGSSchat
in your tweets!
FredEnde
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:00 PM EDT
Please start by introducing yourselves with your name,what you do, and where you’re from!
#NGSSchat
wolfbioedu
May 18 @ 9:02 PM EDT
Chris HS Biology T and Tech Coach from Vernon Hills IL
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richbacolor
May 18 @ 9:02 PM EDT
Rich B., finishing up my first full year without a classroom, as a county science curriculum consultant.
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FredEnde
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:00 PM EDT
Please start by introducing yourselves with your name,what you do, and where you’re from!
#NGSSchat
TdiShelton
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:02 PM EDT
We’ll be following a Q1/A1 format. Please respond to the question asked with an “A” and the number.
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Ted_NSTA
May 18 @ 9:02 PM EDT
Hi all out there in
#ngsschat
land! Ted Willard, Director of NGSS@NSTA (aka NSTA's standards geek) I also dabble in educational cartography
TdiShelton
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:03 PM EDT
Welcome Chris! Thanks for being here on
#NGSSchat
In reply to @wolfbioedu
FredEnde
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:03 PM EDT
Good evening, Ted!
#NGSSchat
In reply to @Ted_NSTA
MrsDamianoWH
May 18 @ 9:03 PM EDT
Jesse from NJ, bio teacher and super excited for this
#NGSSchat
FredEnde
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:03 PM EDT
Welcome, Chris!
#NGSSchat
In reply to @wolfbioedu
FredEnde
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:03 PM EDT
Welcome, Rich! Hope it was a good one!
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In reply to @richbacolor
TdiShelton
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:03 PM EDT
Thanks for joining us Rich! How are you feeling about that year? Good work for Ss on the out of classroom side?
#NGSSchat
In reply to @richbacolor
TdiShelton
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:04 PM EDT
Really great to see you Ted!
#NGSSchat
In reply to @Ted_NSTA
FredEnde
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:04 PM EDT
Hey Jesse! We're excited to have you! Great Twitter image by the way!
#NGSSchat
In reply to @MrsDamianoWH
kmgill135
May 18 @ 9:04 PM EDT
Kathy, elementary science specialist for now. I am retiring in June!
#ngsschat
ngssSfocus
May 18 @ 9:04 PM EDT
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Brian Aurora IL good evening!
mbarmstr
May 18 @ 9:04 PM EDT
Hello! Mary Beth from KY. I teach 8th grade science. Just finished year 30!
#NGSSchat
Ted_NSTA
May 18 @ 9:04 PM EDT
Looking forward to REALLY seeing you tomorrow.
#NGSSchat
TdiShelton
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:04 PM EDT
Really great to see you Ted!
#NGSSchat
In reply to @Ted_NSTA
MarianaGSerrato
May 18 @ 9:04 PM EDT
Hello everyone. Mariana Garcia. Middleschool STEM in San Jose, CA
#NGSSchat
FredEnde
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:05 PM EDT
Hey Kathy! Welcome!
#NGSSchat
In reply to @kmgill135
TdiShelton
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:05 PM EDT
Thanks for joining
#NGSSchat
Jesse!
In reply to @MrsDamianoWH
FredEnde
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:05 PM EDT
Hey Brian!
#NGSSchat
In reply to @ngssSfocus
MarianaGSerrato
May 18 @ 9:05 PM EDT
Maybe next year.
#games4ed
#NGSSchat
In reply to @mpilakow, @EdcampUSA
gablejen
May 18 @ 9:05 PM EDT
#NGSSChat
hello all is it bad I am counting weeks til end of school year
FredEnde
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:05 PM EDT
Welcome Mary Beth and congrats on the milestone!
#NGSSchat
In reply to @mbarmstr
TdiShelton
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:05 PM EDT
Congratulations Kathy! Big plans after retirement?
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In reply to @kmgill135
FredEnde
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:05 PM EDT
Welcome, Mariana!
#NGSSchat
In reply to @MarianaGSerrato
Ted_NSTA
May 18 @ 9:05 PM EDT
Special surprise early "hi" to Mrs.
@FredEnde
#ngsschat
#insidejoke
TdiShelton
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:05 PM EDT
Welcome Brian!
#NGSSchat
In reply to @ngssSfocus
FredEnde
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:05 PM EDT
Hey Jenny!
#NGSSchat
In reply to @gablejen
TdiShelton
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:06 PM EDT
It is great to see you Mary Beth!
#NGSSchat
In reply to @mbarmstr
FredEnde
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:06 PM EDT
She says, "Hey Ted!"
#NGSSchat
In reply to @Ted_NSTA
FredEnde
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:06 PM EDT
Question 1 coming up in a moment!
#NGSSchat
TdiShelton
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:06 PM EDT
Me too! I have my reading ready for the plane :)
#NGSSchat
In reply to @Ted_NSTA
ngssSfocus
May 18 @ 9:06 PM EDT
Quick plug for
@ngssSfocus
New site dedicated to Ss work & thought about their view of Phenomena
#ngsschat
TdiShelton
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:06 PM EDT
Welcome Mariana!
#NGSSchat
In reply to @MarianaGSerrato
FredEnde
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:07 PM EDT
Q1 What has been one of your most amazing
#NGSS
experiences this year?
#NGSSchat
TdiShelton
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:07 PM EDT
Hi Jenny! Thanks for joining
#NGSSchat
In reply to @gablejen
kmgill135
May 18 @ 9:08 PM EDT
This is a great idea. So helpful to see student work.
#NGSSchat
ngssSfocus
May 18 @ 9:06 PM EDT
Quick plug for
@ngssSfocus
New site dedicated to Ss work & thought about their view of Phenomena
#ngsschat
TdiShelton
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:08 PM EDT
Join us on
#NGSSchat
happening now talking d of the year experiences!
#NGSS
FredEnde
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:06 PM EDT
Question 1 coming up in a moment!
#NGSSchat
BKd204Sci
May 18 @ 9:08 PM EDT
A1 Seeing Ss gain confidence in
#ScienceProcess
Blew my mind weekly!
#ngsschat
MrsDamianoWH
May 18 @ 9:09 PM EDT
A1: We haven't had formal training so I have been teaching myself all about
#NGSS
& yestrday I presntd NGSS PD to a (small) group!
#ngsschat
wolfbioedu
May 18 @ 9:09 PM EDT
A1: Getting kids to write better scientific explanations using CER framework for practice 6.
#NGSSchat
FredEnde
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:09 PM EDT
Speak more to this. . . how did you see their confidence grow regarding the processes of science?
#NGSSchat
In reply to @BKd204Sci
TdiShelton
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:09 PM EDT
I am really excited to hear these responses!
#NGSSchat
FredEnde
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:07 PM EDT
Q1 What has been one of your most amazing
#NGSS
experiences this year?
#NGSSchat
MarianaGSerrato
May 18 @ 9:09 PM EDT
A1: Seeing the Ss grow in their understanding. So many cool discussions that went beyond my expectations.
#NGSSchat
FredEnde
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:09 PM EDT
Share more. . . how did you help them make that connection?
#NGSSchat
In reply to @gablejen
FredEnde
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:10 PM EDT
What did you present on?
#NGSSchat
In reply to @MrsDamianoWH
TdiShelton
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:10 PM EDT
Love hearing that! What are some of the stand out expressions from Ss showing that new science confidence?
#NGSSchat
In reply to @BKd204Sci
kmgill135
May 18 @ 9:10 PM EDT
A1: Figuring out a great phenomenon for 5th grade lesson sequence.
#ngsschat
Ted_NSTA
May 18 @ 9:10 PM EDT
A1: 2nd place has to be NSTA's Conference in Los Angeles. In most other years, that would be #1
#ngsschat
FredEnde
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:07 PM EDT
Q1 What has been one of your most amazing
#NGSS
experiences this year?
#NGSSchat
wolfbioedu
May 18 @ 9:10 PM EDT
A1: Using more modeling to build on student understanding. See what's going on in their heads.
#NGSSchat
richbacolor
May 18 @ 9:10 PM EDT
A1: Personally, meeting
@TdiShelton
@tjscience
@LPugh3
@jaclyn_austin
@Ted_NSTA
& other great
#NGSSchat
crew at NSTA was awesome.
FredEnde
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:07 PM EDT
Q1 What has been one of your most amazing
#NGSS
experiences this year?
#NGSSchat
BKd204Sci
May 18 @ 9:10 PM EDT
The depth is awesome!
#ngsschat
In reply to @wolfbioedu
FredEnde
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:10 PM EDT
A challenge. . .How have you made the CER process effective for learners?
#NGSSchat
wolfbioedu
May 18 @ 9:09 PM EDT
A1: Getting kids to write better scientific explanations using CER framework for practice 6.
#NGSSchat
TdiShelton
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:11 PM EDT
That is really awesome! What have been some of your go-to resources for understanding the
#NGSS
?
#NGSSchat
In reply to @MrsDamianoWH
MarianaGSerrato
May 18 @ 9:11 PM EDT
Strongly agree. "Discovering" you was probably the best PD I've ever had.
#NGSSchat
In reply to @richbacolor, @TdiShelton, @tjscience, @LPugh3, @jaclyn_austin, @Ted_NSTA
FredEnde
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:11 PM EDT
Hmmm. .. . so what is #1?
#NGSSchat
Ted_NSTA
May 18 @ 9:10 PM EDT
A1: 2nd place has to be NSTA's Conference in Los Angeles. In most other years, that would be #1
#ngsschat
FredEnde
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:07 PM EDT
Q1 What has been one of your most amazing
#NGSS
experiences this year?
#NGSSchat
MrsDamianoWH
May 18 @ 9:11 PM EDT
simply about what they are! first steps to implementation, and 3 key features: phenomenon, storyline, modeling
#NGSSchat
In reply to @FredEnde
Ted_NSTA
May 18 @ 9:11 PM EDT
A1: But this year, the #1 has to be luring
@TdiShelton
to join the staff at
#NSTA
as our new Standards Implementation Specialist
#NGSSchat
FredEnde
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:07 PM EDT
Q1 What has been one of your most amazing
#NGSS
experiences this year?
#NGSSchat
BKd204Sci
May 18 @ 9:12 PM EDT
As they felt they could do sci they took more risks, took more ownership & we all benefited
#ngsschat
In reply to @FredEnde
TdiShelton
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:12 PM EDT
Any particular phenomena that really appealed to your Ss & supported that deep understanding?
#NGSSchat
In reply to @MarianaGSerrato
mbarmstr
May 18 @ 9:12 PM EDT
A1 Ss with different thinking using P. Keeley's Lines of Agreement w evidence to convince others their ideas are correct.Amazing!
#ngsschat
TdiShelton
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:12 PM EDT
Please share :)
#NGSSchat
In reply to @kmgill135
wolfbioedu
May 18 @ 9:12 PM EDT
Scaffolding their writing process, peer editing their work. Teaming up with my schools awesome lit coaches to design rubrics!
#NGSSchat
In reply to @FredEnde
richbacolor
May 18 @ 9:12 PM EDT
A1.5) Work wise - getting to work on PD for
#KLEWS
with
@czem
@JanKWDouglas
@starrscience
has been sweet to see Ts use the tool.
#NGSSchat
MrsDamianoWH
May 18 @ 9:12 PM EDT
Definitely
@paulandersen
videos on every single standard. SO HELPFUL. And of course my twitter pals :)
#NGSSchat
In reply to @TdiShelton, @paulandersen
FredEnde
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:13 PM EDT
Awesome. A great start. How did your learners react?
#NGSSchat
In reply to @MrsDamianoWH
LPugh3
May 18 @ 9:13 PM EDT
Almost missed
#NGSSChat
. LaToya from TN! Hello everyone!
FredEnde
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:13 PM EDT
Hey LaToya!
#NGSSchat
In reply to @LPugh3
gablejen
May 18 @ 9:13 PM EDT
#NGSSChat
another is seeing my students growth to interpreting complex text
TdiShelton
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:13 PM EDT
Love the visible thinking focus-- makes every day amazing in the science classroom to see how Ss represent their understanding
#NGSSchat
In reply to @wolfbioedu
FredEnde
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:13 PM EDT
Awesome! Can you give a specific example?
#NGSSchat
In reply to @BKd204Sci
FredEnde
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:13 PM EDT
Pic to share?
#NGSSchat
gablejen
May 18 @ 9:12 PM EDT
I love using a box bullet diagram 1 box claim 3 bullets evidence 1 box reasoning
In reply to @FredEnde
TdiShelton
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:13 PM EDT
Thank you-- the feeling is mutual :)
#NGSSchat
In reply to @richbacolor, @tjscience, @LPugh3, @jaclyn_austin, @Ted_NSTA
BKd204Sci
May 18 @ 9:14 PM EDT
#TheoEpstein
&
@Ted_NSTA
general managers of the year!
#ngsschat
In reply to @Ted_NSTA, @TdiShelton, @Ted_NSTA
TdiShelton
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:14 PM EDT
Thank you! I am a lucky girl and excited to begin the work :)
#NGSSchat
In reply to @Ted_NSTA
FredEnde
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:15 PM EDT
Yes! Writing isn't just an "ELA thing"
#NGSSchat
wolfbioedu
May 18 @ 9:12 PM EDT
Scaffolding their writing process, peer editing their work. Teaming up with my schools awesome lit coaches to design rubrics!
#NGSSchat
In reply to @FredEnde
LPugh3
May 18 @ 9:15 PM EDT
I will have to certainly ditto that! I continue to learn more and more from you and all the
#NGSSchat
members.
In reply to @richbacolor, @TdiShelton, @tjscience, @jaclyn_austin, @Ted_NSTA
FredEnde
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:07 PM EDT
Q1 What has been one of your most amazing
#NGSS
experiences this year?
#NGSSchat
MrsDamianoWH
May 18 @ 9:15 PM EDT
They wanted MORE training! We discussed how it will be a challenge to get everyone onboard but they were inspired. It was great!
#NGSSchat
In reply to @FredEnde
BKd204Sci
May 18 @ 9:15 PM EDT
As Ss tested variables of streams I was floored by their approach which was developed by Ss work early in the year
#ngsschat
In reply to @FredEnde
FredEnde
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:15 PM EDT
AWESOME!
#NGSSchat
MrsDamianoWH
May 18 @ 9:15 PM EDT
They wanted MORE training! We discussed how it will be a challenge to get everyone onboard but they were inspired. It was great!
#NGSSchat
In reply to @FredEnde
TdiShelton
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:17 PM EDT
Welcome LaToya!
#NGSSchat
In reply to @LPugh3
richbacolor
May 18 @ 9:17 PM EDT
1.75) I’m also excited by the progress on state wide assessment systems made by
@tjheckyeah
and
@ElkinsSciKy
#NGSSchat
kmgill135
May 18 @ 9:17 PM EDT
Ancient people used shadows, position of stars to tell time of day, time of year. We used Sun Dagger of Chaco Canyon.
#ngsschat
TdiShelton
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:12 PM EDT
Please share :)
#NGSSchat
In reply to @kmgill135
TdiShelton
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:17 PM EDT
Q2 coming up!
#NGSSchat
gablejen
May 18 @ 9:17 PM EDT
Amazingly I am awake tonight. Lol
#ngsschat
In reply to @TdiShelton
TdiShelton
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:18 PM EDT
Q2 What goals do you still have for the 16-17 school year regarding your use of the
#NGSS
#NGSSchat
FredEnde
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:18 PM EDT
Awesome. Why are you so encouraged?
#NGSSchat
In reply to @richbacolor, @tjheckyeah, @ElkinsSciKy
TdiShelton
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:18 PM EDT
Really amazing peeps there !
#NGSSchat
In reply to @richbacolor, @tjheckyeah, @ElkinsSciKy
astro2111
May 18 @ 9:19 PM EDT
A1- being back in the classroom to practice what I had been leading for 3 years.
#NGSSchat
FredEnde
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:19 PM EDT
Awesome. What was that like?
#NGSSchat
In reply to @astro2111
MrsDamianoWH
May 18 @ 9:19 PM EDT
Q2: Big goal is planning units for next year, choosing assessment ?s for each standard, as well as
#PBL
units for each.
#NGSSchat
Ted_NSTA
May 18 @ 9:19 PM EDT
Finishing Mapping the NGSS, the book that I never seem to have time to work on.
#NGSSchat
TdiShelton
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:18 PM EDT
Q2 What goals do you still have for the 16-17 school year regarding your use of the
#NGSS
#NGSSchat
LPugh3
May 18 @ 9:19 PM EDT
I think my goal is to continue learning and focus on helping teachers understand the framework.
#NGSSChat
TdiShelton
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:18 PM EDT
Q2 What goals do you still have for the 16-17 school year regarding your use of the
#NGSS
#NGSSchat
kmgill135
May 18 @ 9:20 PM EDT
A2: Continue to work on productive academic dialogue skills with 4th graders.
#ngsschat
BKd204Sci
May 18 @ 9:20 PM EDT
A2 To use every class to try to find new ways to engage Ss in standards
#AlwaysInLearningMode
#ngsschat
richbacolor
May 18 @ 9:20 PM EDT
Because more and more people are talking about multiple measures and balanced systems for 3D assessment.
#NGSSchat
#onetestwontdo
In reply to @FredEnde, @tjheckyeah, @ElkinsSciKy
astro2111
May 18 @ 9:20 PM EDT
Quite challenging, actually. But very exciting! I was out of the classroom when NGSS was written and adopted.
#ngsschat
In reply to @FredEnde
MrsDamianoWH
May 18 @ 9:20 PM EDT
A2: Also... to get more Ts in my school on board so we can collaborate and choose awesome phenomenon for each unit!
#NGSSchat
mbarmstr
May 18 @ 9:21 PM EDT
A2 Our school year is finished but want to work on Embedded Assessments this summer.
#NGSSchat
Ted_NSTA
May 18 @ 9:21 PM EDT
I also would love to get into some discussions about curriculum planning. I made my own draft for HS courses a few weeks ago.
#NGSSchat
TdiShelton
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:18 PM EDT
Q2 What goals do you still have for the 16-17 school year regarding your use of the
#NGSS
#NGSSchat
FredEnde
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:21 PM EDT
We were talking today about assessment in 3D. How are you going about that?
#NGSSchat
In reply to @richbacolor, @tjheckyeah, @ElkinsSciKy
astro2111
May 18 @ 9:22 PM EDT
A2- collaborating with colleagues to develop coherence with phenomena across grade levels
#NGSSchat
TdiShelton
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:22 PM EDT
I LOVE that answer. I deepen my understanding every time I read it and it reawakens my WHY :)
#NGSSchat
In reply to @LPugh3
FredEnde
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:22 PM EDT
Awesome to return and put into practice. Tips for others doing the same?
#NGSSchat
In reply to @astro2111
FredEnde
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:22 PM EDT
Definitely a multi-year goal in my book. How will you start?
#NGSSchat
In reply to @astro2111
MrsDamianoWH
May 18 @ 9:22 PM EDT
I am game for this discussions!! This is what I have been trying to do... by myself... lol
#NGSSchat
In reply to @Ted_NSTA
TdiShelton
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:23 PM EDT
That sounds so amazing-- I would love to see that in action. Any resources that have supported discourse in elementary?
#NGSSchat
In reply to @kmgill135
wolfbioedu
May 18 @ 9:23 PM EDT
A2 create a better final assessment that aligns to the
#NGSS
and puts more emphasis on practices and not just content.
#NGSSchat
richbacolor
May 18 @ 9:23 PM EDT
A2) Working on leadership and admin strands of PD for
#NGSSchat
- Support for the vision from admin = key piece of implementation.
gablejen
May 18 @ 9:23 PM EDT
I am not our state is too limiting on the standards being tested
#ngsschat
In reply to @richbacolor, @tjheckyeah, @ElkinsSciKy
FredEnde
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:23 PM EDT
What have you been focusing on in this area?
#NGSSchat
In reply to @kmgill135
astro2111
May 18 @ 9:23 PM EDT
Start small. Don't make too many changes all at once. Give yourself time to adapt, develop, and change.
#NGSSchat
In reply to @FredEnde
Ted_NSTA
May 18 @ 9:24 PM EDT
My draft has 9th Gr Physical Science 10th Gr Biology 11th Gr Earth Science
#ngsschat
MrsDamianoWH
May 18 @ 9:22 PM EDT
I am game for this discussions!! This is what I have been trying to do... by myself... lol
#NGSSchat
In reply to @Ted_NSTA
mbarmstr
May 18 @ 9:24 PM EDT
A2 Presenting two NGSS sessions at a mini conference in our district for science teachers and any other interested parties!
#NGSSchat
ratzelster
May 18 @ 9:24 PM EDT
Last day of school today. Saying goodbye to this gang & starting summer.
#ngsschat
FredEnde
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:24 PM EDT
Great tips for any leadership initiative!
#NGSSchat
astro2111
May 18 @ 9:23 PM EDT
Start small. Don't make too many changes all at once. Give yourself time to adapt, develop, and change.
#NGSSchat
In reply to @FredEnde
TdiShelton
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:24 PM EDT
Collective conversations are so important! I hope you are successful in getting those cohorts together-- off to a great start!
#NGSSchat
In reply to @MrsDamianoWH
LPugh3
May 18 @ 9:25 PM EDT
I think this is so critical. We have been discussing what this will look like and what will ongoing support look like.
#NGSSChat
richbacolor
May 18 @ 9:23 PM EDT
A2) Working on leadership and admin strands of PD for
#NGSSchat
- Support for the vision from admin = key piece of implementation.
MrsDamianoWH
May 18 @ 9:25 PM EDT
Would physical science include both chem & physics in the same year?
#NGSSchat
In reply to @Ted_NSTA
richbacolor
May 18 @ 9:25 PM EDT
Starting to see 3D examples of item clusters and performance tasks. Also formative pieces like from
@furtak
#makingprogress
#NGSSchat
In reply to @FredEnde, @tjheckyeah, @ElkinsSciKy, @furtak
TdiShelton
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:26 PM EDT
That sounds like some awesome conversations there! Any talk of using a similar phenomena across gradebands?
#NGSSchat
In reply to @astro2111
kmgill135
May 18 @ 9:27 PM EDT
I like this new one from Stem Teaching Tools:
https://t.co/v5rXExpAjO
#NGSSchat
TdiShelton
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:23 PM EDT
That sounds so amazing-- I would love to see that in action. Any resources that have supported discourse in elementary?
#NGSSchat
In reply to @kmgill135
BKd204Sci
May 18 @ 9:27 PM EDT
Out of the car in in wifi land! Ready to roll w/
#ngsschat
full throttle
FredEnde
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:27 PM EDT
Vroom Vroom!
#NGSSchat
BKd204Sci
May 18 @ 9:27 PM EDT
Out of the car in in wifi land! Ready to roll w/
#ngsschat
full throttle
Ted_NSTA
May 18 @ 9:28 PM EDT
Yes, with a few DCI elements moved to the Earth Science course in 11th grade
#ngsschat
MrsDamianoWH
May 18 @ 9:25 PM EDT
Would physical science include both chem & physics in the same year?
#NGSSchat
In reply to @Ted_NSTA
astro2111
May 18 @ 9:28 PM EDT
Not yet, but would be a great discussion! Colleagues aren't super familiar with NGSS yet.
#NGSSchat
In reply to @TdiShelton
FredEnde
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:28 PM EDT
Q3 coming up in a minute!
#NGSSchat
MrsDamianoWH
May 18 @ 9:28 PM EDT
We were just discussing this in PD yest. Learning a phenom in elem, building on it in MS, and even more in-depth in HS. Continuity
#NGSSchat
In reply to @TdiShelton, @astro2111
Ted_NSTA
May 18 @ 9:29 PM EDT
That seems to be a popular approach, but I have doubts about its effectiveness.
#NGSSchat
gablejen
May 18 @ 9:25 PM EDT
My county is combining earth science curriculum in chemistry biology and physics
In reply to @Ted_NSTA
KRScienceLady
May 18 @ 9:29 PM EDT
Continue working to implement
#ngss
in a personalized d proficiency-based learning world
#NGSSchat
FredEnde
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:29 PM EDT
Shows need and importance for scaffolding!
#NGSSchat
In reply to @MrsDamianoWH, @TdiShelton, @astro2111
FredEnde
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:29 PM EDT
Q3 What end-of-the-year
#NGSS
experiences do you have planned for your learners?
#NGSSchat
MrsDamianoWH
May 18 @ 9:29 PM EDT
Very interesting. How would certifications for Ts change? In other words, chem Ts currently can only teach chem, phys only phys...
#NGSSchat
In reply to @Ted_NSTA
astro2111
May 18 @ 9:30 PM EDT
Just started re-exploring
@tjscience
again
#NGSSchat
https://t.co/OrlQ399EY3
ratzelster
May 18 @ 9:31 PM EDT
I would love to combine chemistry with life next year for some biochem. It seems like it would b more engaging 4 my 8th grders
#NGSSchat
BKd204Sci
May 18 @ 9:31 PM EDT
A3 We are going to test if
#TongueRolling
can be a learned behavior or is it purely genetic Saw "myth" about it & could be fun
#ngsschat
gablejen
May 18 @ 9:31 PM EDT
#NGSSChat
I need to see a 3 D lesson being implemented. I try to present 3D but I feel I fall short
MrsDamianoWH
May 18 @ 9:32 PM EDT
A3: Students are creating video clips as experts, concluding our
#PBL
project on the phenomenon of identical twins
#NGSSchat
Ted_NSTA
May 18 @ 9:32 PM EDT
If I have done things correctly, you can access my draft course sequence at this link:
https://t.co/jBkin6BokS
#NGSSchat
MrsDamianoWH
May 18 @ 9:25 PM EDT
Would physical science include both chem & physics in the same year?
#NGSSchat
In reply to @Ted_NSTA
BKd204Sci
May 18 @ 9:32 PM EDT
A3a Was also toying w/
#FidgetSpinner
const but $$ got in the way Next year!
#ngsschat
astro2111
May 18 @ 9:32 PM EDT
A3- we just did
@breakoutEDU
grounded in a small-scale phenomena. Challenging, and shows areas to improve for next year.
#NGSSchat
FredEnde
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:32 PM EDT
Awesome! What steps are you going to take to do this?
#NGSSchat
In reply to @ratzelster
KRScienceLady
May 18 @ 9:33 PM EDT
Brian is going to help his colleagues by writing a piece for The NextGen Navigator.
#ngsschat
BKd204Sci
May 18 @ 9:31 PM EDT
A3 We are going to test if
#TongueRolling
can be a learned behavior or is it purely genetic Saw "myth" about it & could be fun
#ngsschat
FredEnde
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:33 PM EDT
Yes, so important!
#NGSSchat
gablejen
May 18 @ 9:31 PM EDT
#NGSSChat
I need to see a 3 D lesson being implemented. I try to present 3D but I feel I fall short
ratzelster
May 18 @ 9:33 PM EDT
I tried more student choice 2 investigate under my essential ? So waves were more Ss friendly.
#NGSSchat
FredEnde
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:29 PM EDT
Q3 What end-of-the-year
#NGSS
experiences do you have planned for your learners?
#NGSSchat
KRScienceLady
May 18 @ 9:33 PM EDT
@kmgill135
is a May author of the Next Gen Navigator
#NGSSchat
BKd204Sci
May 18 @ 9:33 PM EDT
Connect your dots Start w/1 DCI/CCC/SEP & I bet you are closer than you think if not already there!
#NGSSchat
In reply to @gablejen
MrsDamianoWH
May 18 @ 9:34 PM EDT
I have no idea how you did that but I got it! lol
#NGSSchat
In reply to @Ted_NSTA
Ted_NSTA
May 18 @ 9:34 PM EDT
It's likely that certification would need to change, but they'd also need to change if Earth Sci DCIs are in Bio, Chem & Physics
#ngsschat
MrsDamianoWH
May 18 @ 9:29 PM EDT
Very interesting. How would certifications for Ts change? In other words, chem Ts currently can only teach chem, phys only phys...
#NGSSchat
In reply to @Ted_NSTA
KRScienceLady
May 18 @ 9:34 PM EDT
If you are interested in writing for the newsletter please let me know otherwise I mi©ht be contacting you :-)
#NGSSchat
BKd204Sci
May 18 @ 9:35 PM EDT
Honored to have
@KRScienceLady
ask me to blog on
#AnchoringPhenomena
Will be fun!
#NGSSchat
In reply to @KRScienceLady, @KRScienceLady
bettyhagymasi
May 18 @ 9:35 PM EDT
I would love to see this
@breakoutEDU
#ngsschat
In reply to @astro2111, @breakoutEDU, @breakoutEDU
Ted_NSTA
May 18 @ 9:36 PM EDT
I used the NSTA Learning Center, a great way to make a library of resources and share them with others.
https://t.co/UZr1d4MFXW
#ngsschat
MrsDamianoWH
May 18 @ 9:34 PM EDT
I have no idea how you did that but I got it! lol
#NGSSchat
In reply to @Ted_NSTA
TdiShelton
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:36 PM EDT
Q4 coming up!
#NGSSchat
ratzelster
May 18 @ 9:37 PM EDT
Ss had to determine if cell phones should come with warning labels. They developed their own ?s
#ngsschat
ratzelster
May 18 @ 9:35 PM EDT
I did a little upfront DCIish instru. Then phenom of Sheryl Crows tumor she says was caused by cell phone
#NGSS
hat
FredEnde
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:32 PM EDT
Awesome! What steps are you going to take to do this?
#NGSSchat
In reply to @ratzelster
FredEnde
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:37 PM EDT
Laying ground work, tying into relevance and interest! Cool!
#NGSSchat
In reply to @ratzelster
MrsDamianoWH
May 18 @ 9:37 PM EDT
This was my strategy today for planning next year lol
#NGSSchat
MrsDamianoWH
May 18 @ 4:06 PM EDT
Sometimes you just need to go old school with chart paper and post-its to plan next year's curriculum.
#NGSS
#PBL
#biology
#phenomenon
TdiShelton
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:38 PM EDT
Q4 What needs and resources will you be requesting from your school and district to help wiht
#NGSS
implementation?
#NGSSchat
Ted_NSTA
May 18 @ 9:38 PM EDT
I'd be interested in any feedback you have on whether it looks like a good design. Suggestions for improvement are welcome.
#NGSSchat
MrsDamianoWH
May 18 @ 9:34 PM EDT
I have no idea how you did that but I got it! lol
#NGSSchat
In reply to @Ted_NSTA
astro2111
May 18 @ 9:38 PM EDT
Developing a
#PlaceBaseEd
lesson for summer school using
@GISEd
. Possible story?
#ngsschat
In reply to @KRScienceLady, @GISEd
bettyhagymasi
May 18 @ 9:38 PM EDT
A3: we are going to be exploring sunscreen in the final- so many connections to Chem topics
#NGSSchat
jhubb546
May 18 @ 9:39 PM EDT
Hey everybody josh from MI checking in late
#ngsschat
Ted_NSTA
May 18 @ 9:39 PM EDT
What if I don't have a school or district? Who do I request help from? :) :) :)
#ngsschat
TdiShelton
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:38 PM EDT
Q4 What needs and resources will you be requesting from your school and district to help wiht
#NGSS
implementation?
#NGSSchat
astro2111
May 18 @ 9:39 PM EDT
A4- not much, other than TIME! to collaborate and develop.
#NGSSchat
TdiShelton
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:39 PM EDT
SO great to see you Josh!
#NGSSchat
In reply to @jhubb546
MrsDamianoWH
May 18 @ 9:39 PM EDT
I will definitely take a look and get some feedback from colleagues!
#ngsschat
In reply to @Ted_NSTA
richbacolor
May 18 @ 9:40 PM EDT
Please check out the place based projects at
@semiscoalition
- Got to see their forum today. Pure awesome.
#NGSSchat
In reply to @astro2111, @KRScienceLady, @GISEd, @semiscoalition
FredEnde
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:40 PM EDT
Always wish there was more of that!
#NGSSchat
In reply to @astro2111
KRScienceLady
May 18 @ 9:40 PM EDT
You stole my question
#NGSSchat
Ted_NSTA
May 18 @ 9:39 PM EDT
What if I don't have a school or district? Who do I request help from? :) :) :)
#ngsschat
TdiShelton
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:38 PM EDT
Q4 What needs and resources will you be requesting from your school and district to help wiht
#NGSS
implementation?
#NGSSchat
BKd204Sci
May 18 @ 9:41 PM EDT
A4 Biggest need is
#PD
& time to mentor/collaborate w/MS & elem Ts Want to help
@MdkKelly
as much as I can w/new PD venture
#ngsschat
Ted_NSTA
May 18 @ 9:41 PM EDT
I need the time-turner that Hermione had in the Harry Potter books.
#ngsschat
astro2111
May 18 @ 9:39 PM EDT
A4- not much, other than TIME! to collaborate and develop.
#NGSSchat
MrsDamianoWH
May 18 @ 9:41 PM EDT
A4: TRAINING! And articulation meetings between schools & grade levels to get us on the same phenomenon page. Time 4 COLLABORATION
#NGSSchat
bettyhagymasi
May 18 @ 9:41 PM EDT
A4: Time and patience! And some PD opportunities to grow and share with colleagues!
#NGSSchat
jhubb546
May 18 @ 9:41 PM EDT
A4 I meet with admin at end of school to plan PD for next year. The biggest concerns Time and Ele. Science
#ngsschat
FredEnde
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:42 PM EDT
Why elem. sci? What are the challenges?
#NGSSchat
In reply to @jhubb546
Ted_NSTA
May 18 @ 9:42 PM EDT
You and I have a lot of great classroom teachers and education researchers to help us.
#ngsschat
KRScienceLady
May 18 @ 9:40 PM EDT
You stole my question
#NGSSchat
Ted_NSTA
May 18 @ 9:39 PM EDT
What if I don't have a school or district? Who do I request help from? :) :) :)
#ngsschat
TdiShelton
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:38 PM EDT
Q4 What needs and resources will you be requesting from your school and district to help wiht
#NGSS
implementation?
#NGSSchat
richbacolor
May 18 @ 9:42 PM EDT
A4) Can everyone just tag me in all their Q4 answers? LOL. Exactly the info I need to plan for next year.
#NGSSchat
@2footgiraffe
storify?
TdiShelton
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:38 PM EDT
Q4 What needs and resources will you be requesting from your school and district to help wiht
#NGSS
implementation?
#NGSSchat
jhubb546
May 18 @ 9:42 PM EDT
#ngsschat
seems like a good start 😀 first step is knowing I need to know more.
In reply to @Ted_NSTA
tjscience
May 18 @ 9:43 PM EDT
Hey all!! Broke my back and am feeling the privilege that is standing-up and sitting at will. Working on modeling how it happened
#NGSSchat
ratzelster
May 18 @ 9:43 PM EDT
Trying 2 bld 3D lesson 4 eclipse which will b on 3rd day of 2017 School year that whole school can teach at same time to 500 Ss.
#ngsschat
TdiShelton
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:38 PM EDT
Q4 What needs and resources will you be requesting from your school and district to help wiht
#NGSS
implementation?
#NGSSchat
FredEnde
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:43 PM EDT
What are you relying on for PD now?
#NGSSchat
In reply to @bettyhagymasi
jhubb546
May 18 @ 9:44 PM EDT
We have heavy emphasis on ELA and math plus some other cognitive skills programs which leaves smaller chunks of time for Ele Ts
#ngsschat
In reply to @FredEnde
KRScienceLady
May 18 @ 9:44 PM EDT
A4 I need time to create, read, curate , take more classes, continue earning
#ngsschat
BKd204Sci
May 18 @ 9:44 PM EDT
Collaboration is the key to so much of Ts growth!
#NGSSchat
In reply to @astro2111
jhubb546
May 18 @ 9:44 PM EDT
Also uncomfortable with subject matter not a strong suite for most elementary teachers
#ngsschat
In reply to @FredEnde
MrsDamianoWH
May 18 @ 9:44 PM EDT
OH NO! Talk about finding the silver lining lol
#NGSSchat
In reply to @tjscience
MikeSzczepanik
May 18 @ 9:44 PM EDT
Hi Mike here - joining late
#ngsschat
tjscience
May 18 @ 9:44 PM EDT
.
@FredEnde
I'm currently trying to figure out what might be the best CCC to help me figure it out- maybe structure & function?
#ngsschat
In reply to @FredEnde
richbacolor
May 18 @ 9:44 PM EDT
Ditto. No way!? Speedy recoveries to you TJ.
#NGSSchat
In reply to @FredEnde, @tjscience
LPugh3
May 18 @ 9:45 PM EDT
A4: The opportunity for teachers to try new things out; reflect; get feedback; and then have the opportunity to try again.
#NGSSChat
TdiShelton
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:38 PM EDT
Q4 What needs and resources will you be requesting from your school and district to help wiht
#NGSS
implementation?
#NGSSchat
jhubb546
May 18 @ 9:45 PM EDT
Wow hope you get back to normal soon!
#ngsschat
In reply to @tjscience
KRScienceLady
May 18 @ 9:45 PM EDT
I think I will be taking the
#NGSS
performance Assessment workshop series on †he road, so I will be planning †hat
#ngsschat
astro2111
May 18 @ 9:45 PM EDT
Our admin has even offered 1/2 day PD time, paid sub. Just need to take advantage! No time to take time off I guess. 🙃
#NGSSchat
In reply to @BKd204Sci
bettyhagymasi
May 18 @ 9:46 PM EDT
All sorts of resources (books, conferences, webinars, etc) but I am always looking for more
#NGSSChat
In reply to @FredEnde
FredEnde
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:46 PM EDT
Q5. coming up!
#NGSSchat
richbacolor
May 18 @ 9:46 PM EDT
TJ tries to unpack his broken back?
@Ted_NSTA
your standards nerd title might be at risk here.
#NGSSchat
In reply to @tjscience, @FredEnde, @Ted_NSTA
VogelWendi
May 18 @ 9:46 PM EDT
What does that look like? Coaching? Trying a resource and PLC w/ Ts? Something else?
#ngsschat
In reply to @LPugh3
FredEnde
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:47 PM EDT
Totally get it. How do we "fit" everything in?
#NGSSchat
In reply to @jhubb546
mbarmstr
May 18 @ 9:47 PM EDT
A4 To ask the district to place enough importance on science so that students have a full year at all grade levels K-12.
#NGSSChat
FredEnde
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:48 PM EDT
I understand. That's why it is so important for us to find ways to connect to content of comfort!
#NGSSchat
In reply to @jhubb546
tjscience
May 18 @ 9:48 PM EDT
.
@richbacolor
@FredEnde
brutal - hope yours gets better soon. My wife says it takes patience- but ain't nobody got time for that
#ngsschat
In reply to @richbacolor, @FredEnde
jhubb546
May 18 @ 9:48 PM EDT
Usually I go to them but crazy year and I didn't get over to work with them. I am a MS/HS teacher who has some coaching duties
#ngsschat
In reply to @BKd204Sci, @FredEnde
MikeSzczepanik
May 18 @ 9:48 PM EDT
I agree!
#NGSSChat
mbarmstr
May 18 @ 9:47 PM EDT
A4 To ask the district to place enough importance on science so that students have a full year at all grade levels K-12.
#NGSSChat
KRScienceLady
May 18 @ 9:48 PM EDT
Im taking my first class to ean my instructional coach certificate from Univ Wisconsin Diane Sweeney
#ngsschat
jhubb546
May 18 @ 9:48 PM EDT
Great idea though plan on implementing more next year as I have time.
#ngsschat
In reply to @BKd204Sci, @FredEnde
ratzelster
May 18 @ 9:48 PM EDT
I feel like I just need time to talk to my students about what worked for them and what they needed me 2 chg
#NGSSchat
PWebb30
May 18 @ 9:49 PM EDT
What bums me out? Seeing that it is 8:45 and realizing I forgot to log into
#NGSSchat
on one of the few Thursdays I was available!
VogelWendi
May 18 @ 9:49 PM EDT
A4 Best case scenario resource and 3D learning hand in hand in think? Still not sure.
#ngsschat
LPugh3
May 18 @ 9:49 PM EDT
All of the above! Coaching, safe place to practice with peers before implementing with Ss. Feedback about the implementation . .
#NGSSchat
In reply to @VogelWendi
KRScienceLady
May 18 @ 9:49 PM EDT
Can we yell this from the rooftops?
#ngsschat
mbarmstr
May 18 @ 9:47 PM EDT
A4 To ask the district to place enough importance on science so that students have a full year at all grade levels K-12.
#NGSSChat
richbacolor
May 18 @ 9:49 PM EDT
That’s why we’re lucky to have
@2footgiraffe
around
#NGSSchat
In reply to @PWebb30, @2footgiraffe
FredEnde
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:49 PM EDT
Q5 What growth have you seen in your learners as you reflect back on the start of the year?
#NGSSchat
LPugh3
May 18 @ 9:50 PM EDT
Book studies, video reflections. The ability to be transparent and say it didn’t work and I don’t know how to solve it.
#NGSSchat
In reply to @VogelWendi
astro2111
May 18 @ 9:50 PM EDT
Great chat, gotta run. Putting kids to bed during
#kswx
#NGSSchat
Thank you!
#BeCurious
MrsDamianoWH
May 18 @ 9:50 PM EDT
Can I ask you... what does getting that certificate entail? I keep hearing people talk about being a science coach. What is that?
#NGSSchat
In reply to @KRScienceLady
Ted_NSTA
May 18 @ 9:50 PM EDT
Not willing to break my back to keep the standards nerd title.
#ngsschat
richbacolor
May 18 @ 9:46 PM EDT
TJ tries to unpack his broken back?
@Ted_NSTA
your standards nerd title might be at risk here.
#NGSSchat
In reply to @tjscience, @FredEnde, @Ted_NSTA
jhubb546
May 18 @ 9:50 PM EDT
I just picked up a book called Perfect Pairs that connects children trade books with ngss hoping that helps
#ngsschat
In reply to @FredEnde
FredEnde
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:51 PM EDT
:) That could work. I'll have to get "back" to you on other options. "Brace" yourself!
#NGSSchat
In reply to @tjscience
ratzelster
May 18 @ 9:51 PM EDT
When my ESS 6thgraders didn't know what the answer was, theydscream convection currents. Bc connected everything in earth science
#NGSSchat
BKd204Sci
May 18 @ 9:51 PM EDT
A5
#ScienceProcess
conversation Even my low motivation Ss are engaging in argumentation Ss love to debate!
#ngsschat
bettyhagymasi
May 18 @ 9:51 PM EDT
A5: my Ss are modeling more and are adding more details
#NGSSchat
MikeSzczepanik
May 18 @ 9:52 PM EDT
Only dabbled in
#ngss
this past year - looking to implement more and more
#NGSSChat
FredEnde
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:52 PM EDT
We can do that, right? Right?
#NGSSchat
In reply to @BKd204Sci, @jhubb546
BKd204Sci
May 18 @ 9:52 PM EDT
Do you whiteboard? Use them a lot & modeling has improved 10 fold!
#NGSSchat
In reply to @bettyhagymasi
tjheckyeah
May 18 @ 9:52 PM EDT
We are working on it. Been talking to Ss for three weeks all over MI to see how the state items are performing
#ngsschat
#MSSICD
In reply to @FredEnde, @richbacolor, @ElkinsSciKy
KRScienceLady
May 18 @ 9:52 PM EDT
h I forgot I am going to do an online book study with
@Tx4ElemSci
this summer using WHat's the Evidence
#ngsschat
BMSscienceteach
May 18 @ 9:52 PM EDT
Hey everyone - if you are making plans for next year, consider hosting
@NGSS_tweeps
for a week. Let me or
@VogelWendi
know.
#ngsschat
In reply to @richbacolor, @tjscience, @FredEnde, @Ted_NSTA, @NGSS_tweeps, @VogelWendi
jhubb546
May 18 @ 9:52 PM EDT
A5 whether they believe it or not they write better claims and argue better from evidence more comfortable with doing science
#ngsschat
FredEnde
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:52 PM EDT
Yes! Awesome resource!
#NGSSchat
jhubb546
May 18 @ 9:50 PM EDT
I just picked up a book called Perfect Pairs that connects children trade books with ngss hoping that helps
#ngsschat
In reply to @FredEnde
richbacolor
May 18 @ 9:52 PM EDT
Disc-gusting back puns Mr. Ende.
#NGSSchat
In reply to @FredEnde, @tjscience
LPugh3
May 18 @ 9:52 PM EDT
A5: AWARENESS!! It may sound small but it is a start to what is yet to come.
#NGSSChat
FredEnde
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:49 PM EDT
Q5 What growth have you seen in your learners as you reflect back on the start of the year?
#NGSSchat
BKd204Sci
May 18 @ 9:53 PM EDT
I am going to invest in 1 gigantic 3D printer & see what happens!
#ngsschat
In reply to @FredEnde, @jhubb546
kmgill135
May 18 @ 9:53 PM EDT
A5: Kids went from "I don't know" to offering up great thinking about scientific phenomena.
#ngsschat
tjscience
May 18 @ 9:53 PM EDT
I'm looking for a solution that "sticks"
#ngsschat
In reply to @FredEnde
gablejen
May 18 @ 9:53 PM EDT
#NGSSChat
have a great end to school year. Good noght
ratzelster
May 18 @ 9:53 PM EDT
This year's 8thgraders always fall back on find the evidence or it has to be a model. Makes it fun to see they get CCC
#NGSSchat
Ted_NSTA
May 18 @ 9:53 PM EDT
A5 I've been thrilled by seeing more and more Ts talk about how existing curr materials fall short of being truly aligned to NGSS
#NGSSchat
FredEnde
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:49 PM EDT
Q5 What growth have you seen in your learners as you reflect back on the start of the year?
#NGSSchat
BMSscienceteach
May 18 @ 9:53 PM EDT
Hey everyone - consider hosting
@NGSS_tweeps
for a week. Let me or
@VogelWendi
know. It is a great time and experience.
#NGSSChat
#scicomm
tjheckyeah
May 18 @ 9:53 PM EDT
Thanks for the vote of confidence! We are working to make the state assessments more meaningful!!
#NGSSchat
In reply to @richbacolor, @ElkinsSciKy
KRScienceLady
May 18 @ 9:53 PM EDT
And they have a K-2 version and grade 3-5 book
#NGSSchat
FredEnde
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:52 PM EDT
Yes! Awesome resource!
#NGSSchat
jhubb546
May 18 @ 9:50 PM EDT
I just picked up a book called Perfect Pairs that connects children trade books with ngss hoping that helps
#ngsschat
In reply to @FredEnde
VogelWendi
May 18 @ 9:53 PM EDT
Love all of these things. Such a culture shift for many Ts to open rooms up.
#ngsschat
In reply to @LPugh3
FredEnde
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:54 PM EDT
Awesome! Would love to hear more!
#NGSSchat
In reply to @tjheckyeah, @richbacolor, @ElkinsSciKy
BMSscienceteach
May 18 @ 9:54 PM EDT
Sorry I couldn't be there tonight. Trying to get the house ready for parents to visit tomorrow.
#NGSSChat
MrsDamianoWH
May 18 @ 9:54 PM EDT
A5: My CP Bio Ss are talking about epigenetics and using it as evidence to answer questions... accurately! They get it! Score!
#NGSSchat
FredEnde
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:54 PM EDT
Sorry. I tend to get on everyone's nerves. I bring a bit of dis-cord.
#NGSSchat
In reply to @richbacolor, @tjscience
Ted_NSTA
May 18 @ 9:54 PM EDT
Elmer's glue is a solution that sticks! Or is it a mixture that sticks?
#NGSSchat
tjscience
May 18 @ 9:53 PM EDT
I'm looking for a solution that "sticks"
#ngsschat
In reply to @FredEnde
FredEnde
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:55 PM EDT
So important!
#NGSSchat
LPugh3
May 18 @ 9:52 PM EDT
A5: AWARENESS!! It may sound small but it is a start to what is yet to come.
#NGSSChat
FredEnde
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:49 PM EDT
Q5 What growth have you seen in your learners as you reflect back on the start of the year?
#NGSSchat
jhubb546
May 18 @ 9:55 PM EDT
I used 11x17 paper had them fold into quad and then update models as we went along. Seem to help.
#ngsschat
In reply to @BKd204Sci, @bettyhagymasi
FredEnde
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:55 PM EDT
An important realization!
#NGSSchat
Ted_NSTA
May 18 @ 9:53 PM EDT
A5 I've been thrilled by seeing more and more Ts talk about how existing curr materials fall short of being truly aligned to NGSS
#NGSSchat
FredEnde
- Moderator
May 18 @ 9:49 PM EDT
Q5 What growth have you seen in your learners as you reflect back on the start of the year?
#NGSSchat
LPugh3
May 18 @ 9:55 PM EDT
That I agree with! I was just having that conversation with someone today.
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VogelWendi
May 18 @ 9:53 PM EDT
Love all of these things. Such a culture shift for many Ts to open rooms up.
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In reply to @LPugh3
KRScienceLady
May 18 @ 9:55 PM EDT
A little blatant sharing
https://t.co/NOv6f4c37S
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BKd204Sci
May 18 @ 9:56 PM EDT
I like that idea! Model as you go!
#TonightsTakeaway
!
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Ted_NSTA
May 18 @ 9:56 PM EDT
The biggest enemy of successful implementation of
#ngss
is Teachers saying "I already do that" We always have more to learn!
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PWebb30
May 18 @ 9:56 PM EDT
A5 My favorite this year has been watching my 8th graders argue with evidence. I want them in my court someday!
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jhubb546
May 18 @ 9:57 PM EDT
Also it helps that most teachers don't use that size of paper so always plenty to be found in workroom
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CharlesWentzell
May 18 @ 9:57 PM EDT
Professional development time is hugely important.
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BKd204Sci
May 18 @ 9:58 PM EDT
#NGSS
is ever evolving Ts will never stop learning new ways to try or seeing new
#phenomena
to examine
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jhubb546
May 18 @ 9:58 PM EDT
Growth should not ever stop. We don't expect our kids to stop yet we often forget to apply that lesson to ourselves
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CharlesWentzell
May 18 @ 9:59 PM EDT
Complacency leads to stagnation in any field, but especially in education!
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Ted_NSTA
May 18 @ 9:56 PM EDT
The biggest enemy of successful implementation of
#ngss
is Teachers saying "I already do that" We always have more to learn!
#ngsschat
