how we learn now: science education for the next generation tuesday, may 12 2:00-3:00 p.m. edt
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How We Learn Now: Science Education for the
Next Generation
Tuesday, May 122:00-3:00 p.m. EDT
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Agenda
Welcome and Introductions
Webinar goals
About Achieve
Three-dimensional learning and how it helps students explain phenomena
An educator’s perspective on three-dimensional learning in the classroom
Q&A
Webinar evaluation
About Achieve
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Committed to ensuring all students graduate from high school “college and career ready” so students are academically prepared for next steps after high school.
Work with states to raise academic standards and graduation requirements, improve assessments, and strengthen accountability systems.
Partner with state governments, reform agencies, policy organizations, and other stakeholders to conduct research, provide technical assistance on policy execution, develop advocacy resources, and communicate results.
Next Generation Science Standards
THREE DIMENSIONS INTERTWINED
The NGSS are written as Performance Expectations
NGSS will require contextual application of the three dimensions by students.
Focus is on how and why as well as what
WHAT’S DIFFERENT ABOUT THE
NEXT GENERATION SCIENCE
STANDARDS?
Standards Comparison:Structure and Properties of Matter
a. Distinguish between atoms and molecules.
b. Describe the difference between pure substances (elements and compounds) and mixtures.
c. Describe the movement of particles in solids, liquids, gases, and plasmas states.
d. Distinguish between physical and chemical properties of matter as physical (i.e., density, melting point, boiling point) or chemical (i.e., reactivity, combustibility).
e. Distinguish between changes in matter as physical (i.e., physical change) or chemical (development of a gas, formation of precipitate, and change in color).
f. Recognize that there are more than 100 elements and some have similar properties as shown on the Periodic Table of Elements.
g. Identify and demonstrate the Law of Conservation of Matter.
Current State Middle School Science Standard
Standards Comparison:Structure and Properties of Matter
a. Distinguish between atoms and molecules.
b. Describe the difference between pure substances (elements and compounds) and mixtures.
c. Describe the movement of particles in solids, liquids, gases, and plasmas states.
d. Distinguish between physical and chemical properties of matter as physical (i.e., density, melting point, boiling point) or chemical (i.e., reactivity, combustibility).
e. Distinguish between changes in matter as physical (i.e., physical change) or chemical (development of a gas, formation of precipitate, and change in color).
f. Recognize that there are more than 100 elements and some have similar properties as shown on the Periodic Table of Elements.
g. Identify and demonstrate the Law of Conservation of Matter.
Current State Middle School Science Standard
Standards Comparison:Structure and Properties of Matter
Students who demonstrate understanding can:
1. Develop models to describe the atomic composition of simple molecules and extended structures.
2. Analyze and interpret data on the properties of substances before and after the substances interact to determine if a chemical reaction has occurred.
3. Gather and make sense of information to describe that synthetic materials come from natural resources and impact society.
4. Develop a model that predicts and describes changes in particle motion, temperature, and state of a pure substance when thermal energy is added or removed.
5. Develop and use a model to describe how the total number of atoms does not change in a chemical reaction and thus mass is conserved.
6. Undertake a design project to construct, test, and modify a device that either releases or absorbs thermal energy by chemical processes.*
NGSS Middle School Sample
Standards Comparison:Structure and Properties of Matter
Students who demonstrate understanding can:
1. Develop models to describe the atomic composition of simple molecules and extended structures.
2. Analyze and interpret data on the properties of substances before and after the substances interact to determine if a chemical reaction has occurred.
3. Gather and make sense of information to describe that synthetic materials come from natural resources and impact society.
4. Develop a model that predicts and describes changes in particle motion, temperature, and state of a pure substance when thermal energy is added or removed.
5. Develop and use a model to describe how the total number of atoms does not change in a chemical reaction and thus mass is conserved.
6. Undertake a design project to construct, test, and modify a device that either releases or absorbs thermal energy by chemical processes.*
NGSS Middle School Sample
Innovations in the NGSS
1. Three-Dimensional Learning
2. Students Engaging in Phenomena and Designed Solutions
3. Engineering and Nature of Science is integrated into science
4. All three dimensions build coherent learning progressions
5. Science is connected to math and literacy
Three-Dimensional Learning
A.Grade-appropriate elements of the science and engineering practice(s), disciplinary core idea(s), and crosscutting concept(s), work together to support students in three-dimensional learning to make sense of phenomena and/or to design solutions to problems.i. Provides opportunities to develop and use specific elements of the
practice(s) to make sense of phenomena and/or to design solutions to problems.
ii.Provides opportunities to develop and use specific elements of the disciplinary core idea(s) to make sense of phenomena and/or to design solutions to problems.
iii.Provides opportunities to develop and use specific elements of the crosscutting concept(s) to make sense of phenomena and/or to design solutions to problems.
iv.The three dimensions work together to support students to make sense of phenomena and/or to design solutions to problems.
Three-Dimensional Learning
A.Grade-appropriate elements of the science and engineering practice(s), disciplinary core idea(s), and crosscutting concept(s), work together to support students in three-dimensional learning to make sense of phenomena and/or to design solutions to problems.i. Provides opportunities to develop and use specific elements of the practice(s)
to make sense of phenomena and/or to design solutions to problems.ii.Provides opportunities to develop and use specific elements of the disciplinary
core idea(s) to make sense of phenomena and/or to design solutions to problems.
iii.Provides opportunities to develop and use specific elements of the crosscutting concept(s) to make sense of phenomena and/or to design solutions to problems.
iv.The three dimensions work together to support students to make sense of phenomena and/or to design solutions to problems.
Appendix F
Let’s Look for Evidence of 3-D Learning
Observing a Chemical Reaction
What happens to properties when I combine substances?
What happens to properties when I combine substances?
Key Differences
Sample 1 (Observing a Chemical Reaction) “Cookbook” step by step instructions No requirement to show understanding of content or practice, certainly
no crosscutting concept Conclusion is a restatement of findings, not applicable to new situations
Sample 2 (What Happens to Properties When I Combine Substances?) Involves two lessons in a progression toward students designing their
own lab Students are required to demonstrate understanding of all three
dimensions The lessons are structured such that student responses are focused on
using the dimensions to explain the phenomena
Conversation With Trish Shelton, Science Teacher
Questions & Answers
Upcoming webinars:
June 2nd from 2-3pm EDT: Topic TBD
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Thank you!
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