Science in the elementary school is meant to be focused on sensemaking of phenomenon that are accessible to all students. Young children have the right to engage in science explorations daily toward the goal of them having the tools to explain their world. This session is created by COESEE - a collaboration of several science educators who are focused on equity in elementary science. In this session, we (COESEE) will engage participants in examples of elevating student-led sensemaking as an integral part of science learning by leveraging the science and engineering practices and crosscutting concepts. We will provide opportunity for supported discussion around elementary school science learning as a transdisciplinary experience and offer arguments that can be used to advocate for extended, high-quality, science learning time in the elementary school.

TAKEAWAYS:
Elementary science is a critical part of every students' school learning experience and is a right of every child.

SPEAKERS:
Mary Starr