Fri, Aug 05, 2016 1:53 AM in Science Teachers' Learning: Chapters 2 and 3. NSTA Book Study August 1 - 8
Patricia, I was drawn to the same statement about science practices not being synonymous with “hands on” activities. Unfortunately some think doing activities is doing science but that is only part of it. We need to provide time for students to think through ideas and come up with explanations and unfortunately that is the aspect that often gets short-change.
I see a couple of challeng...
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Mon, Aug 01, 2016 1:32 PM in INTRODUCTION: Science Teachers' Learning - NSTA Book Study July 18 - August 28
My name is Lynda Sanders and I teach 8th grade science and an 11th grade Earth/Space course required by all juniors at Marshfield HS in Coos Bay, Oregon. Last year was the first year for the junior course and is based on NGSS. I am also part of Oregon's Content and Assessment panel.
I look forward to gaining better understanding in how to help teachers become better and using the new standar...
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