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48379 SCI_eLearning: Fall Unit Amplify Immersion
Course Description: In this 4-hour eLearning course, Kindergarten through fifth-grade teachers will dive deeply into their 1st Fall Amplify unit. They will explore the 3-dimensional standards that are taught in the unit and they will be able to connect the standards to both the curriculum and how the standards are assessed. Teachers will anticipate and identify how discussion protocols and scaffolds for diverse learners will be infused within the unit. Teachers will have the opportunity to collaborate with each other using different discussion board techniques, and they will ultimately be better prepared to create a more equitable learning environment for their students. The course will offer the following modules: 1. 3-dimensional NYSSLS and phenomenon in unit 2. Unpacking the Unit 3. Discussion protocols in unit 4. Scaffolding for diverse learners 5. Assessing the learning Participants must commit to the entire 4-hour course to receive credit.
Target Audience: K-5 Science Educators
PLI/CTLE Hours: 4
Dates/Times: 7/12/23 - 7/26/23 or 8/9/23 - 8/23/23
48359 SCI_Arguing from Evidence as Student and Teacher (Summer 2023)
Course Description: “Arguing from Evidence as Student and Teacher” is an in-person course that models lessons with a focus on argumentation while participants experience student talk protocols that promote an equitable learing environment. The goal is to build capacity in understanding and teaching the science and engineering practice of Arguing from Evidence though scientific investigations and phenomenon-based inquiry instruction. Participants will focus on the science and engineering practice of Arguing from Evidence in both the teacher and student role by experiencing, discussing, and reflecting on different strategies of implementation. Guiding materials for this course include resources from the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA), the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), and A Framework for K-12 Science Education. Active engagement will include protocols for student talk, collaboration in small groups, and the use of group norms and talking pieces to allow for equity of voice.
Target Audience: K-12 Science Educators
PLI/CTLE Hours: 3
Dates/Times: 7/17/23 9 am-12 pm or
8/28/23 9 am-12 pm
48351 SCI_Equitable Sensemaking with NSTA (Summer 2023)
Course Description: In this 3-hour course, participants will experience NYSSLS-aligned science lessons on equitable sensemaking as learners first. Participants will then debrief and discuss these best practices as teachers. Teachers will identify pedagogical implications and strategies that can be used to support the development of classroom culture and leverage student resources. This course will be led by the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA). NSTA will model classroom strategies for engagement and student talk with the participants in the role of student. Participants must attend the entire 3 hours for credit.
Target Audience: K-12 Science Educators
PLI/CTLE Hours: 3
Dates/Times: 7/19/23 12 pm-3 pm or
8/29/23 12 pm-3 pm
48372 SCI_eLearning: Grade 6, Unit 1 OpenSciEd - Digging Deeper (Summer 2023)
Course Description: This professional learning will support a deeper understanding of 6th-grade Unit 1 – “Light and Matter” of the OpenSciEd Curriculum to build upon the introductory course’s previous learning. This course meets participants where they are at and brings them to their next level of understanding for Unit 6.1. This PLE will have participants analyze the anchoring phenomenon routine and discuss the importance of its structure after they experience it as a student. Participants will explore the unit storyline and review the necessary materials they need to prepare for each lesson. The goal is to continue to build teacher capacity for the 3-dimensional teaching of New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) in the context of their Light and Matter Unit. Based on a series of video clips from a webinar run by the writers and implementers of this OpenSciEd unit, teachers will interact with the unit standards, storyline, and student-facing materials. Teachers will engage in an online conversation with their peers, share their thoughts utilizing different types of discussion boards via the lens of a teacher and student, and identify/explain scaffolds that are necessary to support all students in their classroom.
Target Audience: 6th Grade Science Teachers
PLI/CTLE Hours: 4
Dates/Times: 7/19/23 - 8/2/23 or 8/2/23 - 8/16/23
48360 SCI_Gizmos Engaging in Argumentation from Evidence Webinar (Summer 2023)
Course Description: Gizmos Engaging in Argument from Evidence Webinar is a Level 2 course on Gizmos that will help teachers investigate ways to effectively infuse literacy into science lessons with Gizmos. Participants will explore the use of the Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning framework to construct scientific explanations through experimentation, data analysis, and argumentation. An experienced ExploreLearning (Gizmos) instructor will model a science lesson on argumentation using a Gizmos simulation with the participants as students. Teachers will debrief best practices and discuss scientific literacy and integration strategies. Active engagement will include small group and whole group conversations via the zoom chat and breakout rooms, as well as collaboration through the zoom annotations tool. Participants must be present for the entire 2 hour webinar to receive attendance credit.
Target Audience: 6-12 Science
PLI/CTLE Hours: 2
Dates/Times: 8/16/23 12 pm-2 pm or
8/17/23 4 pm-6 pm
48288 SCI_Grade 5 Required Investigations Training (Summer 2023)
Course Description: In this TWO-day, hands-on, collaborative 10-hour course, fifth-grade teachers will explore the 2023-2024 Required Investigations in Science. They will explore how the New York State Science Learning Standards are assessed using these investigations. They will dive deeply into each of the FOUR investigations, including the teacher’s guide, the materials, the student directions, the student answer packet, the answer/scoring key, and the scoring rubric. They will also leave the course with an understanding of how to administer each of the investigations, the logistics involved in the administration, and the purpose of administering. Teachers must commit to the entire 10 hours to receive credit for this course. PARTICIPANTS WILL BE PAID FOR ATTENDING THIS COURSE
Target Audience: Grade 5 Teachers
CTLE Hours: 10
Date:s/Times: 7/10/23 and 8/7/23 8 am-1 pm
48358 SCI_NYS Science Learning Standards Overview with NSTA (Summer 2023)
Course Description: In this 3-hour course, participants will investigate the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) including how to find them in their relevant curriculum, how to read the standards documents and dive deeply into the 3 dimensions and evidence of what this looks like in a science classroom. This course will be led by the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA). NSTA will model classroom strategies for engagement and student talk with the participants in the role of student. Participants must attend the entire 3 hours for credit.
Target Audience: K-8 Science Teachers
PLI/CTLE Hours: 3
Dates/Times: 7/19/23 8 am-11 am or
8/29/23 8 am-11 am
48361 SCI_Gizmos Investigation Science Practices Webinar (Summer 2023)
Course Description: Gizmos Investigation Science Practices Webinar is a Level 3 course on Gizmos that allows teachers to experience 4 of the science practices embedded within exemplary Gizmos lessons. Participants will understand the Next Generation Science Standards and strategies for using them in the classroom. They will also learn best practices for using Gizmos to support practices where students ask questions, carry out investigations, engage in argumentation, and communicate information about the concepts involved. An experienced ExploreLearning (Gizmos) instructor will model 4 science and engineering practices using a Gizmos simulation with the participants as students. Teachers will debrief best practices and discuss activity planning with investigation strategies. Active engagement will include small group and whole group conversations via the zoom chat and breakout rooms, as well as collaboration through the zoom annotations tool. Participants must be present for the entire 2 hour webinar to receive attendance credit.
Target Audience: 6-12 Science Teachers
PLI/CTLE Hours: 2
Dates/Times: 8/16/23 12 pm-2 pm or
8/17/23 4 pm-6 pm
48289 SCI_Grade 8 Required Investigations Training (Summer 2023)
Course Description: In this TWO-day, hands-on, collaborative 10-hour course, eighth-grade teachers will explore the 2023-2024 Required Investigations in Science. They will explore how the New York State Science Learning Standards are assessed using these investigations. They will dive deeply into each of the FOUR investigations, including the teacher’s guide, the materials, the student directions, the student answer packet, the answer/scoring key, and the scoring rubric. They will also leave the course with an understanding of how to administer each of the investigations, the logistics involved in the administration, and the purpose of administering. Teachers must commit to the entire 10 hours to receive credit for this course.
Target Audience: Grade 8 Science Teachers
PLI/CTLE Hours: 10
Dates/Times: 7/12/23 and 8/9/23 8 am-1 pm
48373 SCI_eLearning: Grade 7, Unit 1 OpenSciEd - Digging Deeper (Summer 2023)
Course Description: This professional learning will support a deeper understanding of 7th-grade Unit 1 – “Chemical Reactions and Matter” of the OpenSciEd Curriculum to build upon the introductory course’s previous learning. This course meets participants where they are at and brings them to their next level of understanding for Unit 7.1. This PLE will have participants analyze the anchoring phenomenon routine and discuss the importance of its structure after they experience it as a student. Participants will explore the unit storyline and review the necessary materials they need to prepare for each lesson. The goal is to continue to build teacher capacity for the 3-dimensional teaching of New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) in the context of their Light and Matter Unit. Based on a series of video clips from a webinar run by the writers and implementers of this OpenSciEd unit, teachers will interact with the unit standards, storyline, and student-facing materials. Teachers will engage in an online conversation with their peers, share their thoughts utilizing different types of discussion boards via the lens of a teacher and student, and identify/explain scaffolds that are necessary to support all students in their classroom.
Target Audience: 7th Grade Science Teachers
PLI/CTLE Hours: 4
Dates/Times: 7/19/23 - 8/2/23 or 8/2/23 - 8/16/23
48375 SCI_eLearning: Grade 8, Unit 1 OpenSciEd - Digging Deeper (Summer 2023)
Course Description: This professional learning will support a deeper understanding of 8th-grade Unit 1 – “Contact Forces” of the OpenSciEd Curriculum to build upon the introductory course’s previous learning. This course meets participants where they are at and brings them to their next level of understanding for Unit 8.1. This PLE will have participants analyze the anchoring phenomenon routine and discuss the importance of its structure after they experience it as a student. Participants will explore the unit storyline and review the necessary materials they need to prepare for each lesson. The goal is to continue to build teacher capacity for the 3-dimensional teaching of New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) in the context of their Light and Matter Unit. Based on a series of video clips from a webinar run by the writers and implementers of this OpenSciEd unit, teachers will interact with the unit standards, storyline, and student-facing materials. Teachers will engage in an online conversation with their peers, share their thoughts utilizing different types of discussion boards via the lens of a teacher and student, and identify/explain scaffolds that are necessary to support all students in their classroom.
Target Audience: 8th Grade Science Teachers
PLI/CTLE Hours: 4
Dates/Times: 7/19/23 - 8/2/23 or 8/2/23 - 8/16/23
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