Good Morning and Welcome to the 2014-2015:

Northern Kentucky Leadership Network Meetings!

AUGUSTA INDEPENDENT

BEECHWOOD INDEPENDENT

BELLEVUE INDEPENDENT

BOONE COUNTY

BRACKEN COUNTY

CAMPBELL COUNTY

COVINGTON INDEPENDENT

DAYTON INDEPENDENT

ERLANGER-ELSMERE INDEPENDENT

FORT THOMAS INDEPENDENT

GRANT COUNTY

KENTON COUNTY

LUDLOW INDEPENDENT

NEWPORT INDEPENDENT

PENDLETON COUNTY

SILVER GROVE INDEPENDENT

SOUTHGATE INDEPENDENT

WALTON-VERONA INDEPENDENT

WILLIAMSTOWN INDEPENDENT

Network Vision Statement for 2014-20152014-15 is the year each grade is to begin full implementation of the new Science Standards in Kentucky. In order to do this effectively--that is, in the spirit they are intended—we must prepare to SHIFT…shift our thinking about what it means to know and to teach/learn science—both for us as educators and for our students. We must prepare to engineer learning environments that require students to GATHER, REASON, and COMMUNICATE scientifically—across “3 Dimensions”. As we engineer these experiences, we must focus PRIMARILY on what the STUDENTS WILL BE DOING versus what the teacher will be doing.

Network Vision Statement for 2014-2015

We must remind ourselves that it isn’t enough to have STUDENTS telling WHAT or THAT (something is, is not, etc.)—we must ensure that STUDENTS’ LEARNING is SHIFTED to EXPLAINING—REASONING-- (using evidence)à addressing WHY and HOW. As we engineer these experiences, we must focus PRIMARILY on what the STUDENTS WILL BE DOING versus what the teacher will be doing. We must remind ourselves that it isn’t enough to have STUDENTS telling WHAT or THAT (something is, is not, etc.)—we must ensure that STUDENTS’ LEARNING is SHIFTED to EXPLAINING—REASONING-- (using evidence)à addressing WHY and HOW.

Network Vision Statement for 2014-2015

We’ll SHIFT our ideas about what constitutes acceptable evidence of student attainment of the standards—and design “lesson ideas” that are “consciously congruent” to the intent of the standards and ASSURE that acceptable and sufficient evidence of student understanding results. AND—as a result of our work to create such a model—we’ll transform our SYSTEM of ASSESSMENT for Science statewide—beginning in the classroom!

Change

“Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future.”

—John F. Kennedy

“Things do not happen. Things are made to happen.” —John F. Kennedy

“Change is a natural process that is necessary for improvement. Sometimes changing things that no one sees is necessary for improvement; sometime even changing my underwear is an improvement!”

— George Carlin?

If Not you…Then Who?

The state assessment drives what happens in our classrooms and it derails authentic science learning

for our students

So, what if…..

Imagine if you had the opportunity to reverse that model?

What if you could be part of a system where instructional planning based on 3-dimensional science standards was the cornerstone of assessment design?

What if…

Kentucky teachers focused first on shifting their instruction and developing assessments to reflect the 3-dimensional learning intention of the framework which requires not only a deeper understanding of fewer concepts intentionally developed over time, but also incorporates what we’ve learned about how kids best learn science?

What if…

This teacher and student learning determined what our state assessment looked like so that our kids are assessed in a way they can demonstrate what they really know?

Our new science standards require a shift from what scientists and engineers know to what scientists and engineers do with what they know.

Instructional experiences created from these standards will give students an opportunity that many have not had before: to solve problems, evaluate evidence and search for important questions.

Teachers will have the opportunity to design experiences and assessments that emphasize the broad range of scientific and engineering thinking rather than only fundamental knowledge.

Students won’t just be given the pieces of the puzzle, they will practice using the same skills that scientists and engineers use to assemble those pieces through the process of gathering information, applying reasoning and communicating their findings.

Imagine…

A world where classroom experiences drive state assessment

A world where students engage in authentic science experiences

YOU are the pivotal point in this process!

IF NOT YOU, THEN WHO?

Standards Based Education System

Curriculum Standards

TeacherObservation of

Students

Math Language Arts

Science

Instruction

Skills

Classroom Assessments

AssessmentsAccompanyingInstructional

Materials

Standards Assessments

State Level NRT and ELD

Assessment

Structure/Dimensions of the Framework

• Science and Engineering Practices• Disciplinary Core Ideas• Crosscutting Concepts

“The three dimensions of the Framework, which constitute the major conclusions of this report, are presented in separate chapters. However, in order to facilitate students’ learning, the dimensions must be woven together in standards, curricula, instruction, and assessments.”

NRC Framework Pages 29 - 30

3-D Model = Science Performance at the Intersection

3D Student Performances

1. Instruction2. Assessment

3. Instructional Materials4. Professional Development

Science and Engineering

Practices

Crosscutting Concepts

Disciplinary Core Ideas

Gathering

Reasoning

Communicating

(Moulding, 2012)

Table discussion

• Assign the eight Science and Engineering Practices to the appropriate category (categories?) independently.

• Discuss your placement decisions with a shoulder partner.

• Take note of any AH-HA moments, and questions you may have.

Gathering

Reasoning

Communicating

• Obtain Information• Ask Questions/Define Problems• Plan & Carry Out Investigations• Use Models to Gather Data• Use Mathematics & Computational

Thinking

• Evaluate Information• Analyze Data • Use Mathematics and Computational

Thinking • Construct Explanations/Solve Problems• Developing Arguments from Evidence • Use Models to Predict & Develop Evidence

• Communicate Information• Using Argue from Evidence (written/oral)• Use Models to Communicate(Moulding, 2012)

Crosscutting Concepts

Cause and Effect

Patterns

SystemsScale

Change and Stability

Structure and Function

Matter and Energy

The Framework has identified seven key Crosscutting Concepts that serve a variety of purposes in science. This is one way to organize them for instruction.

SystemsScale and Proportion Stability and ChangeMatter and Energy

Causality Cause and EffectStructure and Function

Patterns

Science Performances

• Engaging Students in Science and Engineering Practices

• Using Core Ideas as evidence in Science Performances

• Clearly Defined and Meaningful Use of Crosscutting Concepts

Phenomena

Defining Systems to Investigate

Finding and Using

Patterns as Evidence

Determining Cause and

Effect Relationships

A 3D instructional experience

Performance Expectation

• 3-PS2-2.• Make observations and/or measurements of an

object’s motion to provide evidence that a pattern can be used to predict future motion. [Clarification Statement: Examples of motion with a predictable pattern could include a child swinging in a swing, a ball rolling back and forth in a bowl, and two children on a see-saw.] [Assessment Boundary: Assessment does not include technical terms such

as period and frequency.]

Deconstruction Knowledge

Explain that “patterns” describe a repeating characteristic, and give examples of patterns in the manmade or natural world. (Connection to Nature of Science: science findings are based on recognizing patterns.) Identify an observed and/or measured pattern, and explain the pattern. Recognize that “observations” and/or “measurements” are data that can support a claim.

Reasoning or Skill

Gather and analyze data to provide evidence for patterns of motion. Use mathematical reasoning to compare the motion of objects in order to identify a pattern. Explain how a pattern of motion can be used to predict other motion of an object under similar constraints.

Matrix

As you participate in the Motion Learning Experience note on the handout given what activities fall in the three categories.

Motion Activity 1) Watch the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXqBJ6eVF7Qhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jWLaGYsIiM

2) In groups of two compare the motion of 2 pendulums of different lengths (provided)

3) Work collaboratively to quantify this comparison. Develop and use a table to record data.

Motion Activity

4) Analyze Data: In groups analyze your data for the 2 pendulums tested.5) Identify the relationship between pendulum length and pendulum back and forth motions (swings) per minute. 6) Predict the motion of a third pendulum of a different length based on the first 2 pendulums tested.7) Each group will be given a different length of string to create the 3rd pendulum.

Motion Activity

8) Test your predictions.

9) Discuss your predictions and outcomes 9) Discuss and create a way to present the whole class data for the range of pendulum lengths.

Motion Activity

10) Analyze the data presented in the visual representation (number line), and note your observations.

11) Discuss findings using evidence to support your claim.

Motion Activity

12) Construct a written explanation to communicate how to determine the appropriate pendulum length for a desired pattern. Include evidence to justify reasoning from the data. Construct a written explanations for why the motion of objects can be predicted.

Assessment of Student Learning

Examine the swing hanging from a tree branch as shown. Imagine yourself sitting on this swing; now give yourself a push with your feet. Describe your predicted motion for the swing. Construct an explanation for your prediction, and be sure to support your explanation using evidence from past investigations.

Image from http://diy.stackexchange.com/questions/13411/how-to-make-a-swing-swing-straight

LUNCH

At the conclusion of lunch please arrange

yourselves by grade/subject level

groups

Debrief/discussion

• Noticings?• Format• Critique--how evident were the SEP & XCC?• Observe student vs teacher focus• Quality of questions? Depth and connection

Developing your Learning Experience

• In grade/subject level groups of 2 or 3• Think of what you will be teaching in the next 3-

4 weeks. • On a seperate sheet of paper note your favorite

experience you would use to teach it.• In your group come to an agreement on the

topic you would all like to work on • Locate the PE that is congruent and begin to

deconstruct the PE into LT's

Developing your Learning Experience

• Work in your groups and using the idea template (Gathering, Reasoning Communicating), create an experience for your students.

• Facilitators will choose a group(s) to share, give feedback from the larger group.

• There will be time for all to revise based on the group discussion.

Learning Experience Expectation

Teachers will implement lesson idea before next meeting and bring back reflections.

District groups

• Four Pillars reflection for the day• Evaluation forms• Sharing plan (to be turned in by the following

meeting - these should explain how the participants from the network will be sharing and meeting with teachers not particpant as well as DLT.)

Introduction to NGSS/KCAS Science INTRODUCTION TO NGSS/KCAS SCIENCE

CAMPBELL COUNTY TRAINING CENTERSeptember 30th, 2014

3:30-5:30pm

This training will be an introduction to NGSS/KCAS Science Sign up for training in CIITS or contact (noone will be turned away, more

than welcome at the last minute)

Hallie Booth : Hallie.booth@education.ky.gov

Science Cadre•

• Become a part of the learning, building, and collaborative Regional Science Cadre in the Northern Kentucky Area Campbell County Training Center

Dates: 9/25 from 4:10-6:30 ALL other dates from 3:45-6; 9/30, 10/16, 11/18, 12/16, 1/27, 2/24, 3/12The Cadre will meet monthly to discuss lessons, assessments, and learning targets created and implemented. This is a great opportunity for science teachers K-8 to have rich discussions, share ideas and work together to understand and implement KCAS Science Standards. All Meetings will take place at the Campbell County Training Center ( AEC). Please sign up through CIITS so that we have a total number but no one will be turned away, if you determine you can join at the last minute! Search for session: CCS SCIENCE CADRE 2014 Any questions or concerns please contact Hallie Booth : Hallie.booth@education.ky.gov or Melissa Turner at Melissa.turner@campbell.kyschools.us

Homework

• Sharing Plan • Implement the Learning Experience • Bring feedback from the implementation of

the Learning Experience • Share the Cadre information and meeting

schedule/New Teacher Orientation to the Standards meeting