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2023-2024 Events
2023-2024 Events
Science Teacher Network -- WKEC Conference Center, Eddyville - 9a-3p: Sept 11, Nov 16, Jan 22, Mar 14
Science Teacher Network -- WKEC Conference Center, Eddyville - 9a-3p: Sept 11, Nov 16, Jan 22, Mar 14
Go to www.wkec.org to register -- look for "events" calendar for the link.
High Quality Instructional Resources -- review, analysis and experience sessions
High Quality Instructional Resources -- review, analysis and experience sessions
Next Gen Storyline Units, Open Sci Ed Units
Effective Strategies -- sensemaking, making thinking visible (writing & drawing)
Effective Strategies -- sensemaking, making thinking visible (writing & drawing)
Strategy/Tips Videos - coming soon
Strategy/Tips Videos - coming soon
*Pick and choose, watch on your own time!
In development...
Asking Questions
Developing/Using Models
Planning/Carrying Out Investigations
Constructing Explanations
Using Math/Computational Thinking
Analyzing/Interpreting Data
Engaging in Arguments with Evidence
Obtaining, Communicating Information
For more information about any of these events, contact: susan.beatty@wkec.org
Professional Development
Three Dimensional Units
Three Dimensional Units
Effective science instruction that is aligned with KAS/NGSS incorporates the three dimensions of the standards. The Disciplinary Core Ideas (DCIs), Science and Engineering Practices (SEPs) and Cross Cutting Concepts, (CCCs) and how to create an instructional unit is included in these resources.
Three Dimensional Units Resources
Assessment Help
Assessment Help
Using Classroom Embedded Assessments for formative assessment - training and support available!
Using Classroom Embedded Assessments for formative assessment - training and support available!
From KDE and KSTA: Student Work Annotations - a summary and support workshop opportunity - Work Annotations Handout
Reading in Science
Reading in Science
Use the I2 strategy! - I2 strategy handout
Use Adapted Primary Sources - good source: www.ScienceJournalForKids.org
ACT Science Support
ACT Science Support
Science Section Strategies and Tips for Small Groups to Prepare for the ACT
Science and Engineering Practices
Science and Engineering Practices
Practice-Driven Instruction
Practice-Driven Instruction
What is Practice-Driven Instruction?
Effective science teaching relies on practice-driven instructional practices. This means allowing students to engage in activities that model the work "real" scientists do. Each of the eight science and engineering practices of the NGSS/KAS include important skills, abilities, and activities that allow students to develop important critical thinking and problem-solving they need to become science literate. These resources and training opportunity views the practices from a unique perspective and helps teachers do a number of things to improve their practice. Teachers get examples of how the practices can be embedded in their own instruction, they are encouraged to observe other teachers use them, and critique them using established criteria based on levels of student performance. We think this training is helpful because it provides teachers with specific competencies that students should exhibit to be engaged in each practice at the appropriate levels.
Individual Science Practice Support
Individual Science Practice Support
Opportunities are available for helping teachers develop their use of each of the eight science practices.
Learning Modules
Learning Modules
We are constantly working on ways to get information out easily and effectively, especially during times like the recent pandemic. While we love and prefer to meet face-to-face, we realize that restrictions often prevent it. However, we don't want it to prevent us giving you the support you need. This list is growing, but currently we have self-paced modules on these topics. Check back for more options as we make them available. If you have a suggestion for a learning module topic, please let us know!
Authentic Science Learning
Practice Driven Instruction
Gap Identification Tool and Course Adjustment
Engaging in Arguments from Evidence
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