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Next Generation Science Standards and Early Learning Connections Dr. Ellen Ebert, Science Director Amber McCulloch, Science Specialist Gilda Wheeler, Program Supervisor, Sustainability and Science Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction EARLY LEARNING STEM INSTITUTE DECEMBER 3, 2014 MUSEUM OF FLIGHT
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Next Generation Science Standards and Early Learning Connections
Dr. Ellen Ebert, Science Director
Amber McCulloch, Science Specialist
Gilda Wheeler, Program Supervisor, Sustainability and Science
Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
EARLY LEARNING STEM INSTITUTE
DECEMBER 3, 2014
MUSEUM OF FLIGHT
Next G
eneratio
n Scien
ce Stand
ards
Seven Sh
ifts
1. Reflects the interconnected nature of science as it is practiced and experienced in the real world
2. Student performance expectations – NOT curriculum
3. Science concepts build coherently from K–124. Deeper understanding of content as well as
application5. Science and Engineering are integrated from K–
126. Prepares students for college, career, and
citizenship7. Aligned with CCSS (ELA and Mathematics)
Six Princip
les
1. Children are born investigators
2. Focus on core ideas and practices
3. Understanding builds over time
4. Science and engineering require both knowledge and practice
5. Connect to students’ interests and experiences
6. Promote equity
Three D
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sion
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Integration of scientific and engineering practices (SEPs),
crosscutting concepts(CCs), and disciplinary
core ideas (DCIs)
Three D
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Science & Engineering Practices
1. Ask questions (for science) and define problems (for engineering)2. Develop and use models3. Plan and carry out
investigations4. Analyze and interpret data5. Use mathematics and
computational thinking6. Construct explanations (for
science) and design solutions(for engineering)
7. Engage in argument fromevidence
8. Obtain, evaluate, andcommunicate information
Crosscutting Concepts
1. Patterns2. Cause and effect3. Scale, proportion and quantity4. Systems and system models5. Energy and matter6. Structure and function7. Stability and change
Disciplinary Core Ideas
1. Physical Sciences2. Life Sciences3. Earth and Space Sciences4. Engineering, Technology and
Applications of Science
STEM Teach
ing To
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Read the Teaching Tool
Discuss the three questions under “Things to Think About”
Share out a highlight of your conversation
Next Generation Science Standards: What’s Different and Do They Matter?
(UW Institute for Science + Math Education)
http://stemteachingtools.org/
Early Learnin
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With a partner, choose one kindergarten standard from pages 2 and 3, and together explore how you could teach that standard in an early learning setting.
Share out a highlight of your conversation.
Early Learnin
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With a different partner, turn to page 4, read the K-2 Engineering Design Standards and then draw a design as suggested in the notebook.
Share out your designs.
Early Learnin
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Unit 1: Using Our Senses to Observe | Bookmarks
Unit 2: Building Structures and Exploring Shapes | Bookmarks
Unit 3: Exploring Liquids and Solids | Bookmarks
Unit 4: Discovering Plants and Animals | Bookmarks
www.k12.wa.us/EarlyLearning/STEMLessons.aspx
Early Learnin
g STEM Lesso
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plate
Early Learning STEM Template (with directions and examples)
Early Learning STEM Template (Blank)
Early Learning STEM Lesson Development Presentation (PPT)
www.k12.wa.us/EarlyLearning/STEMLessons.aspx
COMMENTS?QUESTIONS?THANK YOU!
Gilda Wheeler
Program Supervisor, Sustainability and Science
Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Dr. Ellen Ebert
Teaching and Learning Science Director
Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Amber McCulloch
Science Specialist
Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
