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Teaching NGSS in K-5: Constructing Explanations from Evidence
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This web seminar took place on July 22, 2015 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Eastern
time. Presenters were
Carla Zembal-Saul, (Penn State
University),
Mary Starr, (Michigan Mathematics and Science
Centers Network), and
Kathy Renfrew (Vermont Agency
of Education).
After a brief introduction by NSTA's Ted Willard about the Next Generation Science
Standards (NGSS), Carla Zembal-Saul, Mary Starr, and Kathy Renfrew, provided
an overview of the NGSS for K-5th grade. The web seminar focused on the
three dimensional learning of the NGSS, while introducing CLAIMS-EVIDENCE-REASONING
(CER) as a framework for introducing explanations from evidence. The presenters
highlighted and discussed the importance of engaging learners with phenomena, and
included a demonstration on using a KLEWS chart to map the development of scientific
explanations of those phenomena.
View the web seminar archive.
To view the presentation slides from the web seminar and related resources, visit
the resource collection. Continue discussing this topic in the community forums.
A certificate of attendance was deposited into participants' My PD Record and Certificate area in the NSTA Learning Center
for completing the evaluation form at the end of the program.
Here are some comments provided by the participants at the end of the Web Seminar:
- “NGSS is relatively new to me. So, I've learned how it could be used. The resources
would be helpful. In addition, the chat window engages me when I get to participate
in the seminar.”
- “I really liked the video that was included that provided further understanding
of what this would look/sound like!”
- “Loved the opportunity to learn how to improve my teaching on-line and free of charge.
I will go back to read more about KLEWS, so that I can implement this in my classroom.”
- “Thank you so much! I found that the web seminar was very helpful, and it certainly
validated what I believe NGSS strives to achieve. The video example and discussion
that followed was extremely helpful. I also liked the sharing of the KLEWS chart.”
Thanks to the participants and the presenter for the learning opportunity, the interactions,
and a job well done!
For more information contact webseminars@nsta.org
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Underwritten by the Carnegie Corporation of New York
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