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Continue reading →: Support for Implementing the Next Generation Science Standards
There is new information regarding some of the supports for the Next Generation Science Standards. Check out the complete posts on the NGSS site. Rubric for evaluating instructional materials for alignment with NGSS (and Common Core Standards). You can download the CCSS materials evaluation rubrics HERE. Model student assessment tasks that…
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Continue reading →: Engaging Girls in Engineering and Labeling the Engineering they Already Do
As the father of a three and a half year old girl, I am constantly immersed in the toys and media that are marketed to young girls. Even though I’m aware of the limiting and inequitable messages promoted by these products they still pervade my household. My daughter loves princesses…
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Continue reading →: WA Science Assessment Updates 2014
Hi all, While we recently adopted the Next Generation Science Standards here in Washington (the state), we will still be operating our science assessment system under our 2009 Science Learning Standards for the next few years. This seems to have caused much confusion for folks. I’ve talked to several district…
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Continue reading →: Zydeco: Science on the Go
Zydeco (Science on the Go) is a project involving The University of Michigan, Michigan State University, and the University of Michigan Museum of Natural History. Zydeco is an app that supports students and teachers in constructing evidence-based explanations during in and out of school science learning opportunities. The app is…
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Continue reading →: Stephen Pruitt at NSTA Conference Portland 2013
Stephen Pruitt, Senior Vice President of Achieve, Inc. gave a presentation today at the NSTA Conference in Portland, Oregon. The presentation was titled “Implementing the NGSS: Shifts in Classroom Practice”. I”m assuming we will all have access to Stephen’s slides on the NSTA site but there were several ideas and…
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Continue reading →: Science and Children October 2013 Issue: Engineering
The October 2013 issue of Science & Children (NSTA Elementary Science journal) is completely focused on engineering design. With the ongoing adoption and implementation of the Next Generation Science Standards there is a K-12 focus on engineering concepts. This issue has several interesting articles and activities to help us envision…
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Continue reading →: Press Release: WA State Adopts NGSS
Here are some links to stories in the news about Washington State adopting the Next Generation Science Standards: OSPI Press Release Washington STEM Press Release Seattle Times article Ready WA article That should be enough to get you started
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Continue reading →: NGSS: What’s a Teacher to Do?
Marsha Ratzel has a blog post on the Teaching Channel titled- Next Generation Science Standards: What’s a Teacher to Do? The post provides some recommendations for how teachers of science can be proactive regarding the NGSS and help administrators and district office personnel be thoughtful in their implementation planning. Enjoy!
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Continue reading →: Washington State Adopts Next Generation Science Standards
Washington State will officially adopt the Next Generation Science Standards on Friday, October 4th 2013. Read a story HERE about how the Institute for Systems Biology has played a key role in the adoption process. PS- I”m lucky to have a small role in the Partnership for Science & Engineering…
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Continue reading →: Invitational Research Symposium on Science Assessment
The Invitational Research Symposium on Science Assessment was held September 24-25, 2013 in Washington, D. C. Many national leaders in science education presented and you can find their presentation materials HERE. As we prepare to implement the Next Generation Science Standards- it is interesting to hear about how these standards…
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