transition to next generation science standards (ngss) and stem update board of education november...

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Transition to Next Generation Science

Standards (NGSS) and STEM Update

BOARD OF EDUCATIONNOVEMBER 17, 2015

CHARALEE CUNNINGHAM

LISA KOTOWSKI

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2015-2016 Goals

•Implementation of Science Technology Engineering Math (STEM) and/or (STEAM)•Provide professional development opportunities for staff•Establish Science Pathway Committee, grades 6-8•Preparation for SBAC Assessments•Provide safety information•Provide health education information

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STEM Integration in K-12 Education

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlPJ48simtE&list=PLz7FVBuZOs7geWcepWcdMOXJQd4YUBO-I&index=2

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STEM and STEAMScience Technology Engineering and Math Science Technology Engineering Art and Math

•Committee work to review potential curriculums•STEM Academy•Carolina Curriculum•Magnitude.io•Project Lead the Way (PLTW)

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Magnitude.io•The Magnitude framework engages students through Science and Engineering practices

•CanSat:Multi-disciplinary framework guided by the NGSS 3 dimensions

architectureIncludes Science and Engineering practices

•To begin in Spring 2016 at several of the district’s middle and high schools

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CanSat https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWZ3x9Ucchg

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Professional Development Activities

Date Conference Location

September 21-23, 2015 CA STEM Symposium San Diego, CA

October 2-4, 2015 CA Science Education Workshop Sacramento, CA

October 15-16, 2015 Family Life Education SJCOE

October 20, 2015 Conceptual Flow Mapping SJCOE

October 22-24, 2015 National Science Teacher Association (NSTA) Area Conference Reno, NV

October 29-30, 2015 STEM Symposium Anaheim, CA

November 4-5, 2015 2 Day STEM Teacher/Leader Science Safety Training Summit SJCOE

December 10, 2015 NGSS Support for School Administrators SJCOE

December 13, 2015 MS/HS NGSS Integration Selection Workshop SJCOE

January 25-27, 2016 California Project lead the Way State Conference Riverside, CA

April 8, 2016 STEM Conference Cleveland, OH

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Ongoing Professional Development Activities

“Making Sense of Science” grant participation

• 4th and 5th grade teachers participate for two years

•Hands on science and literacy professional development in the content area of Earth and Physical Science to support Next Generation Science Standards

●Beckman ●Borchardt ●Houston ●Mosher ●Oakwood ●Podesta Ranch ●Victor

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Ongoing Professional Development Activities cont.

•Science Lab Safety•Family Life/HIV-STD/Human Reproduction/Puberty•Professional development for NGSS/Content and STEM

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District Professional Development Activities

Date Workshop # Attendees

September 10, 2015 NGSS Workshop-Introduction to Standards 29

September 17, 2015 NGSS Workshop-Introduction to Standards 26

September 24, 2015 NGSS Workshop-Introduction to Standards 41

November 5, 2015 NGSS Workshop-Exploring Standards/Lesson Planning 32

November 10, 2015 NGSS Workshop-Exploring Standards/Lesson Planning 42

November 12, 2015 NGSS Workshop-Exploring Standards/Lesson Planning 43

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Science Pathway Committee, Grades 6-8

•Two representatives from each middle school (10)•Three 6th grade teachers per region (12)•Science Committee (pathways) for curriculum, pacing guides, benchmarks, etc.

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Preparation for SBAC Assessments

•“Shifting” classroom lessons to be NGSS lessonsFrom 1998 standards to NGSS

•Creating hybrid assessments

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Questions?