Model Based Biology
Students Making Sense of Biological Phenomena
NGSS aligned Biology Curriculum and Professional Learning for EUP Biology Teachers!
A group of science educators and biologists,with support from the National Science Foundation, have worked over the span of 4 years to develop, pilot, and refine curricular and pedagogical resources to support you in implementing a full year of high school biology that engages students in three-dimensional learning as called for in the Framework for K-12 Science Education and the Next Generation Science Standards. Members of our team have worked for many years to figure out how to bring the practice of developing and using models into the science classroom. NGSX is currently working with the Model-Based Biology Project to develop a pathway to support teachers, and access to the online curriculum is only $23 which will be covered for EUP Biology teachers who complete this PD series.
Model Based Educational Resource (MBER) Biology cohort
Day 1 - September 16
Day 2 - September 24
Day 3 - October 22
Day 4 - February 11
Model Based Biology Teacher and PD Facilitator
Heidi Schuitema
In my 18th year of teaching, I am very excited that SCIENCE gets a turn in the spotlight. “Tour an EXCELLENT mentor curriculum for biology teachers who want to hit the ground running with 3D teaching and learning to NGSS. Based on credentials, Model Based Biology (MBER) is a trustworthy adviser for teachers. It guides students through incremental building of explanatory ideas --- THEIR models. It provides structured lessons with built in focus on making student thinking visible, collaborative/collective progress, and reasoning oriented practices. It is packed with intellectual work for students. MBER provides the teacher with vivid rationale for their revised role in teaching and learning right down to teacher moves. We will experience that "shift" with some curriculum activities.”
Heidi Schuitema
Model Based Biology is an EXCELLENT mentor curriculum for biology teachers who want to hit the ground running with 3D teaching and learning to NGSS. Based on credentials, Model Based Biology (MBER) is a trustworthy adviser for teachers. It guides students through incremental building of explanatory ideas --- THEIR models. It provides structured lessons with built in focus on making student thinking visible, collaborative/collective progress, and reasoning oriented practices. It is packed with intellectual work for students. MBER provides the teacher with vivid rationale for their revised role in teaching and learning right down to teacher moves. Very accessible, immediately; affordable and top notch!! NGSX approved!! NGSS all the way!!! We will experience that "shift" with some curriculum activities.”
Contact Kevin St. Onge with questions
Email: kevins@eupschools.org
Website: https://www.eupschools.org/page/3044
Phone: 906-259-8027