Kinder PS Professional Development
September 28, 2017
Objectives
- Understand the goals for the monthly PD's
- Locate the standards for K in the Standards Extension Manual
- Begin to develop a shared vocabulary around standards (what students know and are able to do)
- Navigate the STEMScopes site in order to plan standards-based lessons
- Increase the comfort level of using the iPad for teaching and learning
Agenda
The Standards Extension Manual
Key Terms
Science Standards
Connecting STEMScopes
Connecting Technology
Next Steps: Readiness Assessment
The Core Four
NLCI is committed to staying focused on building and enhancing each core to drive student improvement.Our current emphasis is on our standards - ensuring rigorous, nationally-aligned standards, progress monitoring to standards, and renewing standards (science).
Standards - define what students know and are able to do
Supporting Standards - standards that build proficiency of the focus standards
Focus Standards - priority standards that outline the enduring & cross-cutting skills & knowledge for which students must be proficient
The Renewed NLCI Science Standards
The Need for New Standards
Why did we need new science standards?
There is no doubt that science - and therefore, science education - is central to the lives of all Americans. Never before has our world been so complex and scientific literacy is crtical to making sense of it all. Science is also at the heart of America's ability to continue innovating, leading, and creating jobs for the future. That's why all students - regardless of whether they pursue college or STEM careers - should have access to a high-quality K-12 science education.
NLCI Science Standards
K Scopes
Humans and The Needs of Organisms
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• Animal Needs
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• Plant Needs
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• Reducing Human Impact
Dealing with Weather
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• Weather Conditions
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• Measurement of Weather
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• Weather Hazards
Living Things and Their Habitats
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• Habitats
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• Organisms’ Impact on Environments
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• Uses of Natural Resources
Using Force to Change Motion
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• Pushes and Pull
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• Speed and Direction
Using Sunlight
- • Energy from the Sun
* Recommended to follow in order
STEMScopes Kindergarten Matrix
STEMScopes Elements
STEMScopes Readiness
NEXT STEPS
- The STEMScopes Readiness Assessment will be emailed to all KIPS teachers. Please return to toby.grosswald@nlcinc.com by Oct. 12.
- The Kindergarten Extension Manual is located on this SMORE and is also available on Nobel Ed. As you write your lesson plans, see how you are matching them to the standards - what students must know and be able to do.
- Our next PD videoconference will take place on MONDAY OCTOBER 30th due to Principal's Conference the week before.
- Use Toby and the Education Department as your "go to EDU's" for any questions or support along the way. My cell is 215-680-0123.