Outcome: Participants will learn about the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) framework and its role in science education, including the 2014 GED® test, as well as the meaning, purpose, and practices of science. / Time Required: 40 minutes
Ohio Standard(s) and Benchmark(s): Science Practices SP.2 and SP.7
Session Description / Delivery Format
· PowerPoint slides relate the NGSS to science education and the 2014 GED® test.
· PowerPoint presentation and discussion pertaining to the nature of science.
· Discussion about the different meanings of the word “theory” and its use in science and in the media. / Face-to-face conference / Facilitated online
þ Face-to-face structured session / Self-directed online
Other / Blended
Data Sources/Analysis Findings: NGSS and 2014 GED® Instructor Survey (Science Practices)
Participant Prior Knowledge: Familiarity with the 2014 GED® Science Test
Materials (including pre- and post-work): PowerPoint presentation
Instructional Activities
Topic / Strategy / Notes
NGSS / Show the relationship between the NGSS and the 2014 GED® test.
/ America has fallen behind much of the Western World in science. The NGSS attempts to remedy this by emphasizing science practices rather than science facts.
Nature of science / Question participants about their concepts of science.
Scientific theories / Analyze the meaning of “theory” to both the layman and the scientist.
Assessment/Evidence: Assessment will be based on participant interaction and responses during the presentation and the end-of-lesson review.
Technology Integration: PowerPoint
Ideas for Lesson Extension: Research Internet media to locate politicians, pundits, and talking head interviewees who use the word “theory” relating to a science and determine if the word is being used correctly.
Attach handouts, storyboards, supporting resources, etc.
None
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