Past Events from July 22, 2022 – September 8, 2022 – Page 7 – OpenSciEd

The calendar below shows the professional learning events hosted by OpenSciEd and our Certified Professional Learning partners.

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#NSTA22 – Starting with Complex Macroscopic Phenomena – A Different Approach to Teaching Cells & Genetics & Evolution

Support students in making sense of complex biological phenomena by beginning with the most observable level to motivate figuring out smaller-scale components, relationships, and mechanisms. Participants will explore examples of three life science units that use accessible entry points to support students in making sense of complex biological phenomena. Complex biological phenomena, such as how […]

Launch PD (4-day): Light & Matter, Contact Forces, Chem Reactions & Matter

OEI has planned an engaging 4-day Curriculum Launch PD : Light & Matter, Contact Forces, Chem Reactions & Matter (Cohort 2) August 8-11, 2022 at Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place, Springfield, MA. Please note this is a 4 day event! August 8th 8 am - 4 pm, with reception and dinner following August 9th 8 am-4 […]

$900

OpenSciEd Curriculum Launch – Teacher Edition

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 […]

$1150.00

Navigating the Website & Unit Materials – Back to School Webinar Series

Virtual Event Virtual Event

If you are new to the OpenSciEd materials, this webinar will help you get off on the right foot. We will talk through the website, the many ways to download and access the materials, and where to find everything you need to use the units. Included in this time will be an overview of the […]

Free

Establishing Norms and Classroom Culture – Back to School Webinar Series

Virtual Event Virtual Event

OpenSciEd materials rely on students collectively figuring out science ideas together through productive discourse and classroom talk. This requires a classroom culture where all students feel like they belong and it is safe to participate, share their ideas, disagree, and productively struggle together. Classrooms are learning spaces in which students’ varied cultural and linguistic experiences […]

Free

Using Science Notebooks – Back to School Webinar Series

Virtual Event Virtual Event

Science notebooks are a key component of the OpenSciEd middle school science program. Notebooks provide a space for students to record investigations and communicate their ideas about phenomena. They are also a record of how students’ ideas evolve over time. Developing a science notebook can create a sense of ownership from students with respect to […]

Free

OpenSciEd Curriculum Launch – Facilitator Edition

Virtual Event Virtual Event

In the OpenSciEd Curriculum Launch - Facilitators Edition you will experience the entire OpenSciEd Curriculum Launch in a virtual format in much the same way that your future participants will, but you are also supported to deeply understand the goals and structures of the professional learning so you are prepared to facilitate this yourself. When […]

$2000.00 – $2250.00

PARTNER EVENT: Illinois Extension OpenSciEd Info Session (Virtual)

Want to learn more about OpenSciEd Curricula and Certified Professional Learning? Join us for our FREE informational webinar! Extension STEM Educators in Cook County will provide an overview of OpenSciEd for Middle School and an outline of the curriculum-based professional learning associated with these Open Educational Resources. There will be time for Q&A, and the […]

Free

Grading for Sensemaking – Back to School Webinar Series

Virtual Event Virtual Event

Struggling with figuring out how to meet your grading needs while supporting sensemaking? This webinar will provide approaches to grading with the OpenSciEd materials that support sensemaking, utilize the embedded assessments, and meet a variety of school expectations. Participants will hear from three veteran OpenSciEd teachers and will walk away with a set of grading […]

Free

OpenSciEd Middle School Monthly PLC

Join Michigan Math and Science Leadership Network and other Middle School OpenSciEd teachers to learn more about implementation, adaptation, and assessment. Each meeting will include whole group time focused on a topic that is essential for excellent implementation and grade level time to discuss each unit! We meet each month. Purchase one ticket ($150 plus […]

$150