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coast connections makes science easy
coast connections makes science easy
for lincoln county schools
for lincoln county schools
This curriculum provides fun, simple, and impactful activities to get your students engaged in science and their local environment and will help you meet Next Generation Science Standards.
This curriculum provides fun, simple, and impactful activities to get your students engaged in science and their local environment and will help you meet Next Generation Science Standards.
learning modules layout
learning modules layout
Learning Modules are organized by grade level and ecosystem, with one Focus Ecosystem assigned to each grade level.
Learning Modules are organized by grade level and ecosystem, with one Focus Ecosystem assigned to each grade level.
Each Learning Module is structured as follows:
Overview: A brief outline of the content of the module
Essential Concepts: 2-3 main "takeaways" from the unit, based on grade-level education standards
Driving Question: The "big idea" for the unit in the form of a question that you and your students will answer together. This is a real, engaging question to guide learning and incite interest - something that can't just be easily answered by Google.
Related Standards: Grade-level Next Generation Science Standards relevant to that ecosystem and unit.
Entry Event: This first activity is designed to introduce the Focus Ecosystem and Essential Concepts, and engage student interest.
Classroom Investigations: Original curricula and activities from trustworthy sources. While designed to be indoors, some of these could also be done outdoors or at a field trip site. Approximate time required is provided for each activity, though you may wish to reserve a few extra minutes just in case. Several activities are available to choose from to allow for flexibility, so you can choose what works best for your class. You can pick one or do them all!
Field Studies: Field trips are the cornerstone of Coast Connections! Ideal sites for visiting your grade's Focus Ecosystem within Lincoln County will be provided, as well as simple but impactful outdoor activities.
Authentic Project: We call these projects "authentic" because they engage an outside audience, community partners, or both that allow students to share their learning and work with real stakeholders. This type of project has been proven to be far more meaningful, and to invoke longer-lasting learning.
Each Learning Module is designed to take about 2-3 weeks (10-15 instructional days). However, you can modify and adapt as needed! Authentic Projects can easily be designed to last an entire semester or even school year, if desired.
Each Learning Module is designed to take about 2-3 weeks (10-15 instructional days). However, you can modify and adapt as needed! Authentic Projects can easily be designed to last an entire semester or even school year, if desired.
get help
get help
Unsure how to use your module, or how to adapt an activity? Need help finding a community partner or completing a student project? We're here for you!
Unsure how to use your module, or how to adapt an activity? Need help finding a community partner or completing a student project? We're here for you!
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REMEMBER: You don't have to know everything going into a project! The best learning occurs when the teacher is learning right along with the students.
REMEMBER: You don't have to know everything going into a project! The best learning occurs when the teacher is learning right along with the students.
To navigate to your Focus Ecosystem, hover over the Learning Modules tab above then click on your grade.
To navigate to your Focus Ecosystem, hover over the Learning Modules tab above then click on your grade.
Happy learning!
Happy learning!
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