KIPS Dec. Professional Development
REPEAT, REVIEW & REFLECT
Objectives
By the end of the session, KIPS teachers will know and be able to:
- Review how to use the Kindergarten Standards Extension Manual to plan lessons in all content areas
- Review and share strategies for teaching STEMscopes and the science standards
- Ask questions and share evidence of standards-based lessons
- Collaborate and learn from other KIPS teachers online
Watch this short video to get more familiar with the Curriculum Standards Extension Manual
Kindergarten Curriculum Standards Extension Manual
Getting Started With STEMscopes
Watch the below video to get started!
KIPS Getting Started with STEMscopes
Building Knowledge of the Science and Engineering Practices
Science and engineering practices are what students DO to make sense of phenomena. They are both a set of skills and a set of knowledge to be internalized. The SEPs reflect the major practices that scientists and engineers use to investigate the world and design and build systems.
- There are 8 overlapping practices
- They are evident in our Standards Extension Manual
- They are essential to inquiry, application and authenticity
- They must provide opportunities to learn, develop, reflect & assess
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=20&v=lMRRMMHO_ss
There are 8 Science and Engineering Practices
Ask Questions
- Science asks.. What exists? What happens? Why? How do we know?
- Engineering asks..What can be done to address needs? What tools & technologies are available, or could be developed to address needs?
- Both ask... How can we communicate this?
Develop and Use Models
- Construct drawing, diagrams
- Represent & explain phenomenon
- Analyze models
- Use computer simulations
- Make & use models to test designs
Plan & Carry Out Investigations
- Formulate questions
- Determine data to collect
- Plan & follow procedures
- Consider variable
Analyze & Interpret Data
- Analyze data
- Identify conflicting data
- Use spreadsheets, charts, graphs, etc. to summarize & display data
- Recognize patterns & relationships in data
- Evaluate the strength of data & conclusions drawn from data
- Collect data from a model or design
Use Mathematical & Computational Thinking
- Use knowledge of math & statistics to analyze data
- Use appropriate units, formulas & graphs
- Express models in mathematical forms
- Study mathematical models & test cases
Construct Explanations & Design Solutions
- Use evidence to construct explanations
- Apply scientific knowledge to solve design problems
- Engage in all steps of the design process
- Construct devices or implement design solutions
- Evaluate & critique design solutions using criteria
Engage in Argument from Evidence
- Construct an argument with data to support claim
- Identify gaps in arguments
- Develop claims, data and reasons to support their argument
- Understand how claims are judged in the scientific community
- Read media reports of science to identify strengths & weaknesses
Obtain, Evaluate & Communicate Information
- Use words, table, diagrams, etc. to communicate understanding
- Read scientific & engineering text & explain what is being communicated
- Recognize features of science & engineering writing & speaking
- Produce written text & presentations
- Engage in critical reading of scientific literature & media reports & discuss validity
Standard-based Lesson Evidence
SHARING ACROSS CLASSROOMS
NEXT STEPS
- Continue with STEMscopes. Ask, "what do students know? What are they able to do?
- Continue to practice lesson planning using the standards for other content areas. Use the Standards Extension Manual as your starting point.
- Send any student work and evidence of the science standard to Toby or Alicia.
- Our next PD videoconference will take place on THURSDAY JANUARY 18. You will receive an invitation prior to that date along with the January training SMORE.
- Use Toby and the Education Department as your "go to EDU's" for any questions or support along the way. Contact info: toby.grosswald@nlcinc.com or alicia.lazz@nlcinc.com