According to recent studies, teaching elementary reading, writing, and
math in isolation is not the most effective way for students to learn. We will
show how it is possible to develop integrated learning opportunities using all
of the subjects in the elementary school day-- building strong connections
within young students' brains. Such rich and impactful experiences in student
learning enhances the likelihood for students to make lasting connections with
what they're learning every day. The Framework for K-12 Science in Education in
conjunction with the NCSS C3 Framework is our basis for designing lessons and
units. Presenters will model and help teachers brainstorm robust, integrated
lessons with STEM, ELA, and social studies to improve student understanding in
all subject areas as they gather, reason, and communicate connections in
problem-solving STEM activities, fiction, informational text, writing, and
simulated learning experiences– all capable of supporting each
other.
TAKEAWAYS:
Attendees will learn the connections between NGSS, NCSS, and CCSS and the impact they can have on student learning with mindful integration of these subjects. Using a template to guide their planning, attendees will begin to practice integrating lesson/unit plans based on their own core requirements.
SPEAKERS:
Deborah Draper (Cedar Ridge Elementary School: Tulsa, OK), Julie Siebach (Retired Teacher: Cedar Hills, UT)