Higher-Level Training: Using Gizmos with the Next Generation Science Standards

Description

Participants in Using Gizmos with the Next Generation Science Standards will develop a deeper understanding of the content standards, as well as the Standards for Scientific and Engineering Practice, Crosscutting Concepts, and Disciplinary Core Ideas. They will also learn to develop effective lessons around these new standards that will allow students to go beyond memorizing facts, formulas and mnemonics. Instead, lessons will focus on enabling students to develop a deep conceptual understanding of underlying scientific principles.

Format

The course is designed as a six-hour* onsite session. The session time will be devoted to selected modules from the list below. Please select two of the following modules:

  • Troublesome Topics in Science: Teachers will focus on refining their own understanding of appropriate science content - physical science, earth/space science, or life science. They will identify common misconceptions within the science discipline and learn techniques for uncovering and dispelling them in their students. Teachers will leave with specific strategies for leading students to a conceptual understanding of their focus topic. The three focus topics available are:
    • Physical Science - this module focuses on the nature of matter
    • Earth/Space Science - this module focuses on the Earth, Moon, Sun system
    • Life Science - this module focuses on the flow of energy through ecosystems

Participants will need to bring their own computer and will need access to the website via internet.

* Three-hour workshops are also available. These workshops provide more limited time for instruction, so only one topic from the list of available modules should be selected.

Expected Outcomes

Course participants will:

  • Understand the Next Generation Science Standards and the implications of using them in the classroom.
  • Learn best practices for using Gizmos to teach the Next Generation Science Standards where students can design experiments, analyze data and construct scientific explanations about the concepts involved.

Typical Customer Profile

Using Gizmos with the Next Generation Science Standards is intended for teachers who have completed Initial Training and would like to further their knowledge on using Gizmos to address the Next Generation Science Standards and the components of the Framework for K-12 Science Education.

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