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#NSTA23 – Does Coherence Perspective Matter? Examining a Comparison of 5E and Storylines Curricula on Students’ Academic Achievement and Attitudes Toward Science

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A study of eighth grade students' academic achievement and attitudes toward science were evaluated before and after they experienced two different curricula. They differed in who experiences coherence; mySci 5E (teacher) and OpenSciEd storylines (student). Results of the study will be discussed. TAKEAWAYS: Participants will hear about the results of the study and potential impacts […]

#NSTA23 – Working Smarter Not Harder — Grading That’s Good for Students and Teachers

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Grading that supports student sensemaking doesn't have to keep you at school all night. Learn approaches to grading that prioritize 3-D sensemaking and utilize technology, collaboration, and existing resources so you can have your evenings back. TAKEAWAYS: The process of giving feedback and assigning grades is easier when there are strong materials and assessments to […]

#NSTA23 – Engaging in Argumentation Around Complex Socioscientific Decision-Making: Using the Learning in Places Framework in OpenSciEd High School Physics

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The Framework calls for students to engage in argumentation from evidence in a way that considers relevant social, ethical, and environmental tradeoffs that cannot be resolved without considering the values of interested parties. As educators, we need to honor students’ diverse experiences and value systems while also engaging students in the process of respectful scientific […]

#NSTA23 – Designing for Justice with Attention to Social and Emotional Learning in OpenSciEd HS Physics

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"Designing for justice means centering inquiry on phenomena that cross the artificial boundary between human and natural systems. The result is instruction that not only teaches students to understand the natural world, but broadens their perspectives on how humans fit into natural systems, what constitutes science, and what they can accomplish using science. In high […]

#NSAT23 – The Matter-Energy-Forces Triangle: A Common Approach to Make Sense of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Earth Science in OpenSciEd

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Many students experience high school science without considering the interconnectedness of different domains. By leveraging the Energy and Matter crosscutting concept and uniting this lens with a forces perspective, we consider how a Matter-Energy-Forces (MEF) triangle can help students apply core principles of physical science across multiple domains. We explore the MEF triangle’s use in […]

Middle School Curriculum Launch (Units 6.2, 7.1, & 8.1)

Using OpenSciEd’s instructional materials (or considering it)? This is your chance to get professional learning to help you make OpenSciEd come alive in your classroom! The OpenSciEd Curriculum Launch immerses you in teaching and learning driven by students making sense of phenomena and developing solutions to problems. You will walk away from these four days […]

$500

OpenSciEd 101 for School and Districts Leaders – What you need to know

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Like many states, Connecticut has adopted OpenSciEd for the middle level model science curriculum. The approach to teaching and learning through OpenSciEd presents a challenge for school and district leaders ~~ that is, what does it look like? Many leaders in districts responsible for supporting teachers do not have a science background or are simply […]

$150

Getting to Know Physics Unit 2 – Energy, Forces, & Earth’s Crust Webinar

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Unit author Whitney Mills from BSCS Science Learning will share the unit storyline and features in this free webinar. During this webinar, participants will experience the anchoring phenomenon routine and get tips on how to set up unit investigations. The webinar will be from 2:00-3:15 pm Pacific Time.

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