A: Why Teach Science?

INTRODUCTION

"A Framework for K-12 Science Education (hereafter referred to as the Framework) and the Next Generation Science Standards (hereafter referred to as the NGSS) describe aspirations for students’ learning in science that are based on key insights from research:

• that science learning involves the integration of knowing and doing
• that developing conceptual understanding through engaging in the practices of science is more productive for future learning than simply memorizing lists of facts
• that science learning is best supported when learning experiences are designed to build and revise understanding over time.

DISCUSS THE SURVEY AS A GROUP BUT RESPOND INDIVIDUALLY

Get together with at least one other Oregon Science Project member (online or in-person) to go over the information covered on the survey.

Each individual complete Survey 1.A

As a group, discuss each of the statements on the survey. Each person should share which statement they feel is the most important to them and why.

All members of the group can question or press for reasoning, but please approach this discussion with the knowledge that another person's rationale may actually make you change your mind.

Once you have all submitted the survey and see the collective results of those who completed it before you share surprises or wonderings you have about how your individual and group ranking compares to the collective responses.