GRADE LEVEL: Grades 6-8
3D Science & Mi-STAR Curriculum Presentation Slides
The Next Generation Science Standards were passed in 2011, representing a big change in how science was to be taught. Quality science instruction is more than simply reading a textbook and memorizing concepts and vocabulary. It involves systematic and consistent instruction of disciplinary core ideas, cross cutting concepts, and science / engineering practices.
The question many teachers ask is, "How?" Most of us don't have the time, resources, or expertise to retrofit our existing science curricula. Wouldn't it be nice if there was a resource created from scratch that guarantees the three dimensions of science teaching can take place consistently and systematically? There are a few resources out there specifically designed to meet the demands of the NGSS. Mi-STAR is one of them. In this sectional, Paul will share what he has learned from using the Mi-STAR curriculum.
Paul Ihde lives in Oshkosh, Wisconsin with his wife, Kelly, and five children. He serves as principal and middle school science teacher at Grace, Oshkosh. He is also a professional learning facilitator, who trains teachers to implement the NGSS curriculum, Mi-STAR. In his free time, Paul enjoys spending time with his family in the great outdoors, listening to podcasts, cheering for Wisconsin sports teams, coaching his kids, and playing golf.