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What’s New in Kindergarten Science and Engineering?

Integrated Kindergarten Curriculum

Outcome

By the end of this online professional development resource, you will have:

• heard about upgrades in science content and implementation in the new Integrated Kindergarten Curriculum.

Chapters or SectionsSTEM Vision• Slides 4-6Content Sequence• Slides 7-15Planning for Science and

Engineering Instruction• Slides 16-23Summary• Slide 24Frequently Asked Questions• Slides 25-28

Science and Engineering have now combined.

http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/MSDE/programs/stem/

MCPS STEM Science, Technology,

Engineering, and Mathematics Vision

All students achieve full STEM literacy through seamlessly integrated instruction that is project-, problem- and standards-based. STEM literate students are critical thinkers who are able to solve non-routine problems in a globally competitive society.

Take a moment to reflect on the

STEM vision• What is STEM literacy?


STEM vision• What is STEM literacy?

• Having the skills necessary to be globally competitive in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.


STEM vision• What is being done to promote

STEM literacy?


STEM vision• What is being done to promote

STEM literacy?• Bringing science and engineering

together helps to collaborate efforts towards STEM literacy.

• All students receive STEM education through integrated instruction that is project-, problem-, and standards-based.

Former Kindergarten Science

Integrated Kindergarten Curriculum

Arrow moves to point out the science section of the graphic.

“Research has demonstrated that what students already know about a topic is one of the most significant factors in determining their success in learning new, related content.” Harold Pratt,Foreword, Atlas of Science Literacy, AAAS Project 2061

http://www.aaas.org/

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Content Sequence

A close up, scroll down view of the marking period overviews to look vertically at how the concepts and topics are sequenced.

Think about a way to highlight/accentuate key words to go along with the script.

Content Sequencefor MP1

A close up, scroll down view of the marking period overviews to look vertically at how the concepts and topics are sequenced.Think about a way to highlight/accentuate key words to go along with the script.

Content Sequencefor MP2


Content Sequence for MP3


Content Sequence for MP4

Take a moment to reflect on the content sequence.

• What standards are used to develop the science content sequence?


• What standards are used to develop the science content sequence?• Maryland State Curriculum • Recommendations for science

literacy from AAAS.


• Why is the sequence of science concepts and topics important?


• Why is the sequence of science concepts and topics important?• Students need to make

connections between what they already know about a topic and new related topics

(View of Science Weekly Planner first columnfor week 8. Arrow moving to point outindicators.)

What do students need to know and be able to do?

Background Knowledge for Planning Instruction

The visual just needs to point out the background knowledge for teachers.

Sample Learning Tasks

(View of Science Weekly Planner middle columnfor week 8. Arrow moving to point out tasks.)

The Water Cycle

Planning Instruction

Resources

(View of a Science Weekly Planner showing the Resources column with a moving arrow to point out items as they are being described.)Maybe even show one open To see what it looks like.

• Picture of cover of The Water Cycle

More Resources(Scroll down the Resources column to look specifically at Other Materials and MCPS Kit materials.)

MCPS Science Kit Materials• Photo of an open WPA kit.

Personal Reflection

• What are the instructional implications for you and your school?

• What are the new science resources available to you for implementation of science instruction?

• How can you use the Integrated Kindergarten Curriculum to support your professional development?

What’s Old - What’s New• Spiral bound teacher’s

guidesfrom the National Science Foundation

• Based on science standards focusing on skills and processes for inquiry-based learning

• Prescribed lessons with little flexibility to meet student needs

• Isolated science instruction with few opportunities for integration or connections outside of the science lessons

• Rotating science units and materials making connections to other content areas difficult

• Online Integrated Kindergarten Curriculum for all content areas including Science

• Based on Science, Technology, and Engineering standards to provide opportunities for inquiry-based learning and STEM education

• Sample Learning Tasks give suggestions for lessons that can be tailored to meet student needs

• Science and Engineering integrated through critical thinking and academic success skills

• Print, electronic, and online resources to allow for flexible access by all students

FAQs

Do I have to teach the science concepts inorder as scheduled in the curriculum?• The science concepts and topics are arranged

throughout the school year to be sequential. Concepts build on each other. For example, being able to describe weather conditions facilitates discussions about different biomes. Understanding basic needs for survival is needed when identifying how an organism uses external features to survive.

Am I limited to only using the Suggested LearningTasks and Resources found within the Weekly Plannerto plan daily instruction?• Teachers use professional judgment to match

learning tasks to student needs. In addition to the sample learning tasks and resources within the Integrated Kindergarten Curriculum, teachers may use tasks and resources they create and identify from other sources.

FAQs

Where do I find information to help me understandcontent related concepts and vocabulary?• Information to help develop your background

knowledge and understanding can be found within the Resources column of the content Weekly Planner.

• Notes to teachers are at times embedded into Sample Learning Tasks.

Where do I find the suggested texts and materialslisted in the Resources column?• This varies. Some print materials from publishers

were purchased by MCPS for each elementary school. Other print materials are suggested due to their alignment to indicators and may be available in media centers or purchased by schools.

FAQs

Are all of the websites and resource links meant to beused with students?• Some of the websites are suggested for teacher

background knowledge. Teachers will need to carefully choose appropriate websites just like other materials to use instructionally with their students.

How do I access the online Discovery EducationStreaming (DE Streaming) media resources on theWeekly Planners?• To access Discovery Education you must have an

account. To create a Discovery Education account, meet with your media specialists to gain access to this rich resource.

FAQsWhere do I find information about how to use thematerials in the MCPS Science Kit?• Sample Learning Tasks along with the list of

MCPS Science Kit Materials in the Resources column of the Weekly Planners give suggestions for developing lessons based on student inquiry. The materials in the kit are meant to be used flexibly to promote student engagement and relevancy to meet students learning needs.

What is the expectation for teaching science and engineering ?

• Science and Engineering instruction should be a regular part of an integrated day throughout the school year.

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