Secondary Science

Key Takeaways:

• Focus on the content and the science and engineering practices

• Key principles of instruction with a science lens

• Structure hands-on components safely with limited sharing of materials

Resources:

• Sec Sci Hybrid Model Overview (slides)

Key Takeaways:

• Plan for the virtual first

• Customize for in-person students

• Wrap lessons with whole group instruction

Resources for Lesson Planning:

• Sec Sci Lesson Planning in a Hybrid Model (slides)

• MS lesson plan example

• HS lesson plan example

Key Takeaways:

• All standards, all students

• Expect gaps; build in remediation

• In-person vs at home instruction

Resources for Instructional Considerations

• Instructional Considerations in a Hybrid Science Classroom (slides)

• Science Teaching Practices During the Hybrid Model

• Crosswalk of Blueprint Activities and Instruction

• Crosswalk of Secondary Science Technology Tools for Instructional Use

• Ideas from Catlin Tucker and Katie Martin

Key Takeaways:

• No sharing of materials

• Clean/disinfect or quarantine used materials

• Maintain social distance

Resources for Recommended Practices:

• Science Safety Considerations in a Hybrid Model (slides)

• MSDE Safety Guidance

• Handling of Instructional Materials

• Making Hybrid Learning Accessible for English Learners