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Learn how the NextGen Science Storylines approach is implemented in the OpenSciEd Middle School Science Program. Storylines are coherent from the student's perspective, where students see their science work as making progress on questions and problems their classroom has committed to address, rather than simply following directions from textbooks or teachers. Participants will experience key Storylines routines as a learner, reflect on them as an educator, and learn how they embody principles of equitable instructional design. As part of the reflection, participants will have the opportunity to analyze student work and classroom video. Examples will be drawn from Unit 6.4, “What causes Earth’s surface to change?” and other middle school OpenSciEd units.

TAKEAWAYS:
How the OpenSciEd Storylines Instructional Model: 1. implements phenomenon-driven, three-dimensional science learning that connects to students’ own ideas and questions; supports teacher learning and development; and 3. supports equitable instruction.

SPEAKERS:
Daniel Edelson (BSCS Science Learning: Colorado Springs, CO), Brian Reiser (Learning Sciences, SESP, Northwestern University)

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High-quality instructional materials (HQIM) designed for next generation science can make a difference in the quality of equitable science teaching and learning throughout the system and for all learners (i.e., for all leaders, teachers, and students). So, how can HQIM designed for next generation science help? How can local leaders take a systems approach to the selection, broad and effective implementation, and sustained improvements offered by such materials?

Participants, working in teams or small groups, will consider these questions, system drivers, and key elements of curriculum leadership that results in effective, scaled, and sustained practices consistent with the vision of science teaching and learning set forth by NRC’s Framework for K–12 Science Education.

TAKEAWAYS:
1. Leadership to promote the vision of science teaching and learning set forth by NRC’s Framework for K–12 Science Education requires close examination of the system to uncover and attend to barriers and ensure systemic supports for improvement; and 2. Some aspects of our current system are supportive of the changes required to fully embrace new standards and approaches to teaching and learning; others are barriers and present challenges to achieving this vision of science teaching and learning.

SPEAKERS:
Jody Bintz (BSCS Science Learning: Colorado Springs, CO)

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The purpose of the session is to present our conceptual approach to developing yearlong NGSS-designed instructional materials that integrate science and language with all students, especially multilingual learners.

TAKEAWAYS:
1. Our conceptual framework integrates science and language with all students, including multilingual learners; 2. Our design process leverages the synergy of NGSS performance expectations, phenomena (with a focus on local phenomena), and students (with a focus on multilingual learners); and 3. Our instructional materials benefited from teachers as co-participants while promoting their professional learning.

SPEAKERS:
Okhee Lee (New York University: New York, NY)

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Have you wanted to implement a PBL unit in your classroom? Come engage in a PBL unit to learn the features of PBL and apply the principles of  ML-PBL to support student engagement, SEL, and equity. ML-PBL integrates ELA, math, and NGSS and provides supports for ML language development.

TAKEAWAYS:
1. How features of PBL and the NGSS work together; 2. Strategies for using formative, informal, and summative assessment to guide teaching; 3. Discourse supports for responsive teaching; and 4. Making “principled adaptations” in ML-PBL.

SPEAKERS:
Emily Adah Miller (University of Georgia: Athens, GA), Susan Codere (CREATE for STEM Institute, Michigan State University, Retired), Samuel Severance (Northern Arizona University: Flagstaff, AZ), Joseph Krajcik (CREATE for STEM Institute, Michigan State University: East Lansing, MI)

Ticket Price: $65; with conference registration

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High-quality instructional materials (HQIM) designed for next generation science can make a difference in the quality of equitable science teaching and learning throughout the system and for all learners (i.e., for all leaders, teachers, and students). So, how can HQIM designed for next generation science help? How can local leaders take a systems approach to the selection, broad and effective implementation, and sustained improvements offered by such materials? What are some practical ideas for making this work for our community?

Participants, working in teams or small groups, will consider these questions as they delve into a vignette describing how one large district took on the challenge of implementing high-quality instructional materials at middle school and consider their own context and readiness for such an initiative.

TAKEAWAYS:
1. Curriculum implementation for next generation science requires a clear vision shared by a strong partner, funding, a long-term plan for implementation, a robust professional learning program with ongoing support, advocacy and support, capacity building, and a robust kit distribution and/or refurbishment process; and 2. Some aspects of our current system are supportive of the changes required to implement high-quality instructional materials designed for next generation science and support new approaches to teaching and learning; others are barriers and present challenges to achieving this vision of science teaching and learning.

SPEAKERS:
Jody Bintz (BSCS Science Learning: Colorado Springs, CO)

Ticket Price: $65; with conference registration

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The purpose of the session is to present our conceptual approach to developing yearlong NGSS-designed instructional materials that integrate science and language with all students, especially multilingual learners.

TAKEAWAYS:
1. Our conceptual framework integrates science and language with all students, including multilingual learners; 2. Our design process leverages the synergy of NGSS performance expectations, phenomena (with a focus on local phenomena), and students (with a focus on multilingual learners); and 3. Our instructional materials benefited from teachers as co-participants while promoting their professional learning.

SPEAKERS:
Okhee Lee (New York University: New York, NY)

Ticket Price: $65; with conference registration

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Have you wanted to implement a PBL unit in your classroom? Come engage in a PBL unit to learn the features of PBL and apply the principles of  ML-PBL to support student engagement, SEL, and equity. ML-PBL integrates ELA, math, and NGSS and provides supports for ML language development.

TAKEAWAYS:
1. How features of PBL and the NGSS work together; 2. Strategies for using formative, informal, and summative assessment to guide teaching; 3. Discourse supports for responsive teaching; and 4. Making “principled adaptations” in ML-PBL.

SPEAKERS:
Emily Adah Miller (University of Georgia: Athens, GA), Susan Codere (CREATE for STEM Institute, Michigan State University, Retired), Samuel Severance (Northern Arizona University: Flagstaff, AZ), Joseph Krajcik (CREATE for STEM Institute, Michigan State University: East Lansing, MI)

Ticket Price: $65; with conference registration

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Learn how the NextGen Science Storylines approach is implemented in the OpenSciEd Middle School Science Program. Storylines are coherent from the student's perspective, where students see their science work as making progress on questions and problems their classroom has committed to address, rather than simply following directions from textbooks or teachers. Participants will experience key Storylines routines as a learner, reflect on them as an educator, and learn how they embody principles of equitable instructional design. As part of the reflection, participants will have the opportunity to analyze student work and classroom video. Examples will be drawn from Unit 6.4, “What causes Earth’s surface to change?” and other middle school OpenSciEd units.

TAKEAWAYS:
How the OpenSciEd Storylines Instructional Model: 1. implements phenomenon-driven, three-dimensional science learning that connects to students’ own ideas and questions; supports teacher learning and development; and 3. supports equitable instruction.

SPEAKERS:
Daniel Edelson (BSCS Science Learning: Colorado Springs, CO), Brian Reiser (Learning Sciences, SESP, Northwestern University)