B: Science as a Process

INTRODUCTION

"Experiment has been widely viewed as a fundamental characteristic of science...However, if we look at science as a process of argument, experiment becomes one of the measures that provide scientists with insights and justification for their arguments."

- George Zhou

In the teaching of science, the Framework and NGSS ask us to shift our focus away from memorization of vocabulary, to thinking of science as a process of application of knowledge and concepts via model-based reasoning.

As you can see from the screen shot of NGSS Appendix A below, this is identified as the first shift on the list of the seven major shifts in science education as envisioned by the Framework & the NGSS.

• Open "Appendix A: Conceptual Shifts in the NGSS"

1. Open Appendix A to quickly skim the document to identify two different conceptual shift statements on the list that you would like to explore further. (i.e. shift #2 and shift #5)

• Be Prepared for Zoom

1. During the zoom discussion, each participant will share their chosen shift statements with the group and explains why they are interested in these shifts.
2. Each participant will then review the chosen shifts statements.

Complete Survey 2.B. Open Survey 2.B and respond to the prompts about the NGSS shifts you chose to read about.

1. As a group, discuss each of the specific group prompts on the survey before each of you complete your survey.
2. Each participant fills out the survey based upon what they shared with the group.

Discussing the results

1. Once you submit your individual responses, select the link to see all previous responses.
2. Read the collective responses and share surprises or wonderings you have about how your individual and group ranking compares to the collective responses.
3. Share ideas about resources you could seek out to find out more.